Jennifer Lopez is giving fans a rare glimpse at her bare-faced beauty routine, and the internet definitely has opinions. The multi-hyphenate star showed off her makeup-free look during a self-care “day off” while walking followers through her skincare regimen using products from her own JLo Beauty line.

In the video, Lopez appeared fresh-faced as she demonstrated her step-by-step skincare process, which included several products from JLo Beauty. The singer and actress used the brand’s Gel Cream Cleanser, Brightening Serum, Ultra-Hydrating Lip Mask, and Nutrient-Rich Hydrating Mist while sharing a motivational message about consistency and self-belief.

“I was thinking, we have all these hopes, these dreams, these desires. And what I realized is that that’s the key,” Lopez said. “We actually create what we want. Whether it’s our dream job or it’s great skin. And we do that with consistency.”

Lopez also credited consistency as one of the driving forces behind her decades-long success. “It’s the believing. It’s the idea that I can create whatever it is I want in my life. And that has been true,” she explained.

Lopez Says Consistency Is The Secret To Results

While finishing her skincare routine, Lopez reflected on how daily habits have shaped both her career and appearance over the years. “And so as I begin this day with my skincare routine, I do it with joy knowing that,” she said. “It leads me to the results that I want. I hope that’s helpful.”

The post quickly gained traction online as fans flooded comment sections with reactions to Lopez’s glowing complexion. Many fans praised Lopez’s youthful appearance, with some insisting the star looks even better in person.

“I stood right beside her at a restaurant a few years ago and thought she was a model.. Her skin was like glass, she is surprisingly tall in heels, and very slim. She looks way better in person,” one person claimed. “She looks beautiful,” another commenter added.

Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Makeup-Free’ Look Sparks Filters And Surgery Debate

Others, however, questioned whether the look was truly makeup-free. “Less makeup certainly, but she has lipstick, eyeliner, and some kind of brow product on,” one critic wrote. Another commenter speculated about cosmetic procedures, claiming, “she has had face neck lifts and lasers… it takes invasive intervention to look like this at 56.”

Some users also questioned whether filters played a role in the video, with comments like, “Camera filters,” and “Makeup free, but there are still filters.”

Lopez Shuts Down Cosmetic Procedure Speculation

As speculation surrounding her youthful appearance continues, Lopez has repeatedly shut down rumors that cosmetic procedures are behind her glow.

The singer and actress has consistently maintained that she has never undergone Botox, injectables, or plastic surgery, even when critics have questioned whether her skin could really look that smooth naturally. “I have never done Botox or any injectables or surgery,” Lopez previously said while addressing online accusations surrounding her appearance.

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At one point, Lopez even responded after a doctor publicly suggested she may have had cosmetic work done, doubling down on her stance. “That’s just my face!!!” she wrote at the time, reiterating her position for what she jokingly called the “500 millionth time.”

Jennifer Lopez Says She Had ‘Great Chemistry’ With Brett Goldstein

While fans continue debating her skincare secrets, Lopez is also gearing up for her upcoming Netflix romantic comedy, and she’s already gushing over co-star Brett Goldstein.

Speaking at Netflix’s Upfront presentation in New York City on May 13, Lopez opened up about working alongside the “Ted Lasso” star and revealed their connection came naturally while filming. “We had great chemistry to begin with,” Lopez said. “It just grew as we did the film together.”

The singer and actress admitted Goldstein was actually very different from what she initially expected. “I expected more of a rough guy, but you get this kind, gentle but also very smart person that is so charming,” Lopez explained. “That was a surprise, I think.”

Lopez also revealed she was already a major fan of Goldstein thanks to his breakout role as Roy Kent on “Ted Lasso.”

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“I was a huge fan of his from him doing Ted Lasso. Roy Kent, that’s one of my favorite characters,” she said. “I thought he was going to be more like the character, but he was so soft-spoken and sweet and totally different.”

Is she really a doctor or isn’t she? That’s the question social media has been debating ALL WEEK about Cheyenne Bryant, who’s built a large platform as Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. Amid promoting her new book, ‘Live Your Promise,’ questions have surfaced about her credentials. Two interviews meant to address the topic have only added more fuel to the dumpster fire blazing online! But, no matter what the internet has to say, Bryant insists she’ll continue to use doctor in her name…and even wear it around her neck!

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Cheyenne Bryant Explains Transcripts Mystery, Blames “Pretty Punishment” For Backlash

Bryant’s Instagram bio currently reads: “psychology expert, life coach and author,” while her handle includes “doctor.” She’s pushing her newly-released book and continuing to promote content about having breakthroughs, navigating marriage, and even intimacy.

Meanwhile, her comment sections are still demanding answers about whether having “doctor” before her name is legitimate. That conversation went mega-viral after her May 12 appearance on ‘The Breakfast Club.’ She explained that she was only clearing up the credentials conversation for her “DocSquad” and not people who don’t like her. “I don’t give a f**k,” were her words for her critics. She later explained that she was enrolled in Argosy University’s doctoral program. The university permanently closed in March 2019, and Bryant claimed she struggled to obtain her school records after it did. She said she contacted financial aid, which offered her a refund in exchange for no credit for any programs or courses she completed at the university. She declined.

“You can’t make up financial aid. It shows that I paid for a doctoral program, alongside my masters program and my undergrad program,” Cheyenne Bryant said.

Ultimately, she explained that she has some transcripts, up to her dissertation, after downloading them from the student portal at the time of attendance. “But everything else, there’s no…holding take for any of our records, which I think is completely effed up.” She explained that the school’s third-party only held the record for two years after the university closed. When DJ Envy pointed out the argument that people allow her credentials to slide because of how she looks, she explained her “pretty punishment” concept.

“…I’ve learned that there’s pretty punishment. And I didn’t really understand that term until I got into my field…I been in my field for 18 years, I didn’t get into my field to become famous…a celebrity,” Bryant said.

Also, she said the people made her famous. Her true intention was to share what she learned from the journey God put her on. “No one goes to college and gets multiple degrees to say I want to be famous. Now do I love it? Yeah I love it, I’m grateful for it, I appreciate it.” 

Bryant Doubles Down On Doctor Credentials

Two days after ‘The Breakfast Club’ interview dropped, Cheyenne Bryant appeared on ‘The Marissa Mitchell Show’ on Fox 5 DC. She was there to promote ‘Live Your Promise,’ and they talked about it in depth. Then, toward the end, she again addressed questions about her credentials. First, she said she was doing “really good” amid the backlash, expressing thankfulness for the “free marketing.” She referenced God in her additional answer, basically saying that her expansion and growth is inevitably going to come with “a heavier cross.”

“My obedience is to God, not to people…as long as I’m in his will and I’m serving and I’m doing his word, my sheep will know my voice. Even the sheep in wolf’s clothing…,” she said.

When Mitchell pushed back about her refusal to provide proof, Cheyenne Bryant said her proof “isn’t something [she] has to prove to individuals.” Adding:

“My proof is already in my credentials, my degrees and also more than just my titles, it’s in how effective I’ve been. All of my sessions have been live for the most part. My sessions with Nick Cannon, Cam Newton, Shannon Sharpe, B. Simone. They have all been for the world to see.”

Bryant added that she’s “effective” at what she does, and that she created her own lane, which can often inspire admiration to convert to envy. When Mitchell asked why she won’t drop “Dr.” from her name if she won’t provide proof of her degree, this was Bryant’s response:

“…I’ve earned the title, I have multiple degrees and I’m not going to prove anything to anybody and we’re going to leave it just as that,” Cheyenne Bryant. “Standing by it because I earned it, absolutely.”

 

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Social Media Users Are Dragging “Dr. Bryant” Across Platforms

Yup, she’s the hot topic on every platform. From X to Meta to Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok. The people want the proof that Cheyenne Bryant is refusing to provide. And the conversations are leading to comparisons to people like, Dr. Sebi, Dr. Umar (who holds an actual Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree), Dr. Dre and even that one 18-year-old who went viral and was later arrested for impersonating a doctor, Malachi “Dr. Love” Love-Robinson. Even skits referencing Cheyenne are going viral. Keep scrolling for a taste of how the internet is dragging the topic to no end!

A black woman with a doctorate gone show it to you before you even ask. Next! 😂

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Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, Dr. Umar & Dr. Sebi walk into a bar………….

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Chile she done went on Fox to double down 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/diubFtZEEP

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Cheyenne Bryant when you ask what makes her a doctor pic.twitter.com/sq9KL3glO4

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Should’ve known Cheyenne Bryant was a fraud concerning the degrees because that’s one thing Black women will tell you almost unprovoked

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Nicole Kidman has found herself at the center of fresh family speculation after fans noticed she excluded her older children, Isabella and Connor, from a recent Mother’s Day tribute.

The post reignited long-standing rumors about her relationship with the two adopted children, with a source sharing that things have “shifted” since the actress’s recent divorce.

At the same time, insiders claim Keith Urban is quietly struggling with growing distance from the daughters he shares with Nicole Kidman.

Nicole Kidman has sparked debate online after excluding her two older children, Isabella and Connor, from her recent Mother’s Day tribute.

The Oscar-winning actress shared a sweet Instagram photo on Sunday featuring her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, whom she shares with husband Keith Urban.

Alongside the image, Kidman wrote: “To my beautiful girls, the greatest joy is being your mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the world.”

The post quickly drew attention from fans, many of whom questioned why her adopted children with ex-husband Tom Cruise were not included. “What about the other two?” one follower commented.

Kidman adopted Isabella, now 33, and Connor, 31, during her marriage to Cruise. The actress has rarely been seen publicly with either child in over a decade, fueling long-running speculation about distance within the family.

Much of the attention has centered on Isabella and Connor’s involvement with the Church of Scientology, which Cruise also famously follows.

Nicole Kidman’s Relationship With Her Eldest Kids Has ‘Shifted,’ Sources Claim

Amid the rumors of strain, Isabella recently appeared to acknowledge her connection to her mother by professionally using the surname “Kidman Cruise” instead of simply “Cruise.”

However, a source speaking to Woman’s Day claimed that Kidman’s relationship with her adopted kids has “shifted” since her divorce from Keith Urban, and now the actress is reassessing the people she keeps close as she enters a new phase in life.

“Nicole’s going through a rigid ‘culling’ period where she’s moving forward,” a source told the news outlet, per Sky News Australia.

They added, “Her trust issues have definitely been rattled, and she’s only bringing people along her next phase in life who have a proven track record of loyalty.”

Nicole Kidman Once Spoke About Her Adopted Kids’ Decision To Become Scientologists

Years before Kidman’s omission of her adopted kids from her Mother’s Day post, she had publicly expressed love and support for all of her children.

In a 2018 interview with Who Magazine, she addressed her older children’s religious choices, saying that as adults, “they are able to make their own decisions.”

The movie star also talked about the duo’s decision to join the Church of Scientology like their father, Cruise, revealing that, as their mother, all she can do is “love” the two of them despite their choices.

“They have made choices to be Scientologists, and as a mother, it’s my job to love them,” Kidman said at the time.

Keith Urban Reportedly Refuses To ‘Trash Talk’ Nicole Kidman Despite Painful Family Divide

Meanwhile, Urban is reportedly taking the high road following his split from Kidman, with insiders claiming the country star has refused to publicly criticize his ex despite feeling increasingly distant from their daughters.

According to a source who spoke with In Touch, Urban has “kept his side of the street clean” throughout the separation and “doesn’t trash-talk Nicole or accuse her of poisoning the kids against him, even though … the cold reality is that they’re not currently a part of his life.”

Court documents obtained by People Magazine reportedly show that Kidman, 58, became the primary residential parent after the pair’s September split.

The arrangement allegedly gives the actress custody of the girls for the majority of the year, while Urban’s parenting time is significantly more limited.

The insider claimed Urban agreed to the terms without putting up a legal battle because he believed it was the best decision for the family at the time.

However, those close to the singer say he “never in a million years did he envisage any scenario this brutal.”

Keith Urban Reportedly Struggling As Sunday Rose Publicly Sides With Nicole Kidman

In recent months, Sunday Rose has frequently appeared alongside her mother at major public events, including Paris Fashion Week, the Met Gala, and Chanel’s pre-Oscar celebration.

During a March interview with Elle Australia, the teenager reportedly described Kidman as her “biggest inspiration in life.”

Fans also noticed that Sunday briefly unfollowed Urban on Instagram earlier this year, something first reported by the Daily Mail.

Sources close to Urban claim seeing his daughters publicly embrace life with Kidman has been emotionally difficult for the singer.

Some within his inner circle allegedly believe the actress has been intentionally highlighting her close bond with the girls following the breakup.

“She’s like the cat that ate the canary right now, rubbing her happy single parent life in his face, and to pretty much everyone in Keith’s world, that’s just cruel and totally out of line,” the insider said.

Sandals season is in full swing, and if you’re anywhere near New York City, you’ll see gold everywhere. Rich moms wear gold sandals nonstop, and Martha Stewart is part of the fandom. The A-lister probably has endless shoe options, and yet she reaches for the same sandals nonstop. We’re following suit, especially since Stewart’s classy gold look is only $18 on Amazon!

The lifestyle queen donned the same shiny pair of sandals at least twice in one week; once with a dress at her godson’s wedding and again with a two-piece set at a luncheon. Clearly, the style has first-pick status in her wardrobe. Stewart has spent years perfecting effortless elegance, and these chic slip-ons fit right in.

Get the Herstyle Cushioned Two-Strap Sandals for $18 (was $22) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

These Herstyle Cushioned Two-Strap Sandals are strikingly similar to the gold pair Stewart keeps reaching for. With an open toe, clean flat sole and classy double-strap design, they hit the sweet spot between minimal and statement-making style.

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Then there’s the comfort factor, which is where these gold sandals really shine. The cushioned footbed means you can wear them all day, from cocktail hours to long walks around Europe. They’re lightweight, easy to throw on and forgiving in all the right places, requiring no break-in period or blisters.

“These shoes were not only attractive but very comfortable to wear,” one Amazon shopper shared. “I wore them on a cruise where I did miles of walking.”

Another reviewer wrote, “The two-strap design is so flattering and on-trend, and the quality is impressive. The memory foam footbed makes them incredibly comfortable right out of the box.”

What makes these shiny slip-ons so smart is their sheer flexibility. Pair them with a flowy sundress and you’ve got a polished wedding-guest outfit. Wear them with loose pants or a knit set, and suddenly you’re ready for a lunch reservation. If you want to be like Stewart, you’ll rock them for both.

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Gender-swapped remakes can be quite contentious at times, as people ask what the need for them could possibly be. However, the latest one that’s been announced has certainly caught our eye, because The Expendables universe is officially getting a new movie in the form of The Expendabelles, an all-female spin-off.

The project has been discussed in different forms for years, but the latest version is being lined up as its own entity rather than a follow-up to the adventures of Barney Ross and Lee Christmas, although we’re tickled by the idea of Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney as Barnetta Ross and Leah Christmas.

The main Expendables franchise began in 2010 and followed a team of elite mercenaries led by Sylvester Stallone’s Barney Ross. The films managed to bring an immense level of action stars from your dad’s DVD shelf, including Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and more.

This has been in the works for a long time. More than a decade, as it happens. An all-female Expendables spin-off was first announced back in 2012, with writers Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith attached at one stage and over the years, names like Meryl Streep, Cameron Diaz, Milla Jovovich, and Sigourney Weaver were all mentioned in connection with the project. We would love to see Meryl with a minigun and a bandolier.

How Successful is ‘The Expendables’?

The series started out like a freight train, with the first movie grossing $268 million worldwide against an $82 million budget, while The Expendables 2 did even better with about $312 million worldwide against a $100 million budget. The law of diminishing returns kicked in with the third outing which grossed $209 million worldwide against a $100 million budget. Not a disaster by any means but there’s a clear drop in interest, especially domestically where it only took in about $39 million.

Then Expend4bles pretty much cratered. This was a full blown box office bomb, as it cost around $100 million and grossed only about $51 million worldwide, with just $16.7 million domestic. Its worldwide box office landed at only 0.5 times its production budget, which is brutal. However, with a more moderate budget, it’s clear the interest is there, so this will be one to watch.

The Expendabelles is in production now.

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After Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage) finishes his jail term for involuntary manslaughter, he is placed on a flight with several other convicts who are being transported to a new maximum security prison. Unlike Poe, these guys are very bad people, so when the plane is hijacked by one of them, Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom (John Malkovich), all hell breaks loose. Poe is the only one on board who can stop them from breaking free, but to do that, he’ll have to take them down one by one without crashing the plane.

Con Air has a silly title and an even sillier premise, but with a cast featuring some of the best character actors of the ‘90s, the film works far better than it should. Sporting a buffed-up physique and an ugly mullet, Cage is the grungy action hero we all deserve, while Malkovich and Steve Buscemi compete with who can chew the most scenery as the film’s wild, over-the-top villains. Con Air is pure Hollywood hokum, and it achieves a kind of machismo-fueled perfection that most action films aspire to reach.

Spencer Pratt is unlikely to have cameras following his every move if he is elected mayor of Los Angeles.

A report claimed on Thursday, May 14, that the Hills alum, 42, signed a deal with L.A. production company Boardwalk Pictures to film a reality show should he be named mayor.

However, a spokesperson for Pratt shot down the rumor, telling Us Weekly in a statement, “This is inaccurate. There is no contract. There is no production. Cameras have not been following the campaign and have no plans to do so.”

Pratt announced in January that he is running for mayor, one year after the Palisades Fire that devastated California. Pratt, his wife, Heidi Montag, and their two sons, Gunner, 8, and Ryker, 3, lost their home in the fire, which killed 12 people and burned more than 6,800 homes and businesses.

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“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt said at the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration on January 7. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”

Pratt continued, “That’s why I am running for mayor. And let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system.”

Amid his political campaign, Pratt likened himself to former President Barack Obama during a recent interview.

“I have two awards from my community. President Obama actually didn’t even have awards when he was a community organizer,” Pratt, who is a registered Republican, told NBC Los Angeles’ Conan Nolan on May 8. “He was able to become a senator and then a president for eight years. So, I feel like him, and I have the same experience.”

Pratt also hit back at criticism of his reality TV past as he attempts to pivot to politics. He insisted he is a “community advocate” these days rather than a celebrity.

“I’m no longer a reality star,” he argued. “It’s funny, I keep being called a reality star. I’m the only candidate living in reality, too.”

Pratt is one of three leading candidates in the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman are also strong contenders.

Pratt has several high-profile supporters backing the MTV alum in his political ambitions, including Joe Rogan, Kristin Cavallari, Nick Viall, Katharine McPhee and David Foster and more.

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Meghan McCain predicted a huge upset victory for The Hills star Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race. “I’m telling you this guy is going to win,” McCain, 41, wrote via X on Wednesday, April 29. The former View panelist responded enthusiastically to a new campaign ad from Pratt, 42, where he visited Mayor […]

McPhee and Foster held a lavish fundraiser in support of Spencer’s campaign in their Brentwood Park backyard earlier this week.

At the event, McPhee sang to the guests, changing the lyrics to Tina Turner’s 1989 classic, “The Best.”

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“You’re simply the best / Better than all the rest / Better than Karen Bass / And Nithya Raman,” she sang.

Not everyone, however, is getting behind the campaign. Spencer’s sister, Stephanie Pratt, has urged Los Angeles residents not to vote for her brother.

“Spencer has done great work for the Palisades. But LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor,” Stephanie, 40, wrote via X in February. She added, “A vote for him is a vote for stupidity.”

David Letterman returned one last time to the show he started 33 years ago.

Letterman, 79, bid farewell to The Late Show on Thursday, May 14, as he joined current host Stephen Colbert to reminisce about the old days. Letterman launched The Late Show in 1993 and retired in 2015, paving the way for Colbert, now 62, to take over.

“I have every right to be pissed off, so I’ll be pissed off here a little bit. You folks wouldn’t be in this theater if it weren’t for me, and Stephen wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for me,” Letterman said about returning to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. “We rebuilt this theater, and then Stephen came in, and look at this. It’s like the Bellagio [hotel]. You can take a man’s show, but you can’t a man’s voice.”

Letterman then joked about Colbert’s fellow late-night talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel.

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“You know what I’m really worried about? What will become of the Jimmys? Are they going to be all right?” he asked.

Later in the episode, Letterman and Colbert made their way to the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater to destroy CBS property ahead of The Late Show’s final week on air.

“I thought maybe tonight’s occasion would be a little sad, being the end of your run here, but this brings true joy to my heart. We are up here for the wanton destruction of CBS property,” Letterman said before he and Colbert proceeded to toss both Colbert’s desk chair and the blue sofa chairs used by guests from atop the venue.

Colbert then joked that CBS sent him and Letterman a cake reading “The Late Show 1993-2026,” which they also proceeded to launch to the ground below.

CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show in July 2025. Colbert’s final episode is set to air on Thursday, May 21.

“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire the Late Show franchise at that time,” CBS said in a statement. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.”

CBS said the move was purely “financial” and not “related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.” (CBS’ parent company, Paramount, was acquired by Skydance Media in August 2025.)

In an interview with The New York Times earlier in May, Letterman disagreed that the show was canceled for financial reasons.

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“He was dumped because the people selling the network to Skydance said, ‘Oh no, there’s not going to be any trouble with that guy. We’re going to take care of the show. We’re just going to throw that into the deal. When will the ink on the check dry,’” Letterman claimed.

He added, “I’m just going to go on record as saying: They’re lying. Let me just add one other thing. … They’re lying weasels.”

For its part, CBS told the Times that the show’s cancellation was “unequivocally a financial decision.”