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Explore “Everywhere Millionaires” and how Main Street business owners in construction, logistics, and food service may build enterprise value over time.
From jobs to housing, these five numbers show how the American economy can look and feel very different depending on your age.
How longer lives are reshaping retirement planning, wealth management, healthcare, and banking by creating a new Complexity Economy.
April 15, 2026 – Welcome back to another post. This time, I want to do another economic update, which many readers seem to enjoy. Today’s topic is whether the recent oil price shock, driven by Middle ...
A new study from the Center for Retirement Research suggests there is a large gap in economic outlook between financial advisors and mass affluent investors.
Episode 517 00:00 Introduction 01:31 S&P 500 Recovery 02:25 BRICS Nations stagflation 03:00 Iran chaos payback for Rare Earth Magnets? 03:15 S&P 500 Earnings are double digit 03:59 Remember DeepSeek? ...
I’m confident that I have enough saved for a comfortable Retirement but with all the market uncertainty I’m wondering about the wisdom of pulling the plug inside the next 6 months and maybe just keep ...
This week’s mixtape: corporate chaos, experienced workers demand, gig work, freelance statistics and Semi Charmed Life
On the road to financial independence, sacrifices must be made. And perhaps more importantly, once you achieve financial independence, further sacrifices should be made to stay free and appreciative o...
Hey everyone! Have you been paying attention to the economy? Everything is getting more expensive, and it is very difficult to find a job. Life is tough for little guys ... Read more The post How are ...
As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy....
After nationwide repression of unions, wages fell more in markets where unions had previously delivered larger gains. When unions are weakened, pay falls....
A recession doesn’t have to pause your income. In fact, downturns often open the door to creative new income streams. This gallery shares practical, recession-resistant ways to earn, using skill...
One of the things that gives megreat comfortabout the health of the U.S. economy is our historically low household leverage (liabilities to net worth). According to the Federal Reserve Board, househol...
White men’s unemployment rate has risen faster and their employment rate has fallen more than was the case for their counterparts since January 2025....
Consumers and businesses are changing their spending habits, contributing to a noticeable slowdown in the economy....
What can the volatility index tell you about the future of the stock market and your own financial security? The post What is the Volatility Index? What Does it Say About the Economy in 2025 and Futur...
It’s hard to bury your head in the sand when the markets are volatile. Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t....
“You have to laugh to keep from crying,” one Republican pollster said about recent comments by the billionaires on the stock market, retirement funds and Social Security....
With the stock markets up and down and tariffs on and off everyone including retirees may wonder what it means for the economy. Here's what the experts think....
Hello, Planning to retire soon around age 62 or 63. With a stable job, market crashes, recessions and downturns have been for me opportunities to invest and profit from the subsequent recovery. I wond...
Above average increases in economic policy uncertainty tend to precede slower increases in economic activity....
Economic policy uncertainty has surged since Donald Trump’s election. This does not bode well for the economy....
Episode 460: In this episode I discuss over 50 stocks that I own and believe will benefit from the convergence of the secular trend of technology merging with manufacturing. We’re in a USA manuf...
The Social Security Administration's recent announcement of a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025 may come as welcome news for retirees....
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! I'm spending the week with my parents in Oahu and wanted to share my latest travel adventure. Personally, I can't stand flying—especially in America...
Episode 454: The economy is driven by energy and right now the energy sector is THRIVING. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ --------------...
Episode 424: The major indexes have regained their 50dma but global trade is slowing as evident by the decline in exports from China, Germany & Japan. Short term markets are exuberant for peak int...
Well, it looks like we’re here in another US election year already. As Advanced Mustachians, we already know that the ongoing battle of Harris vs. Trump should not be consuming much of our time....
In a surprising twist on the classic “Vanguard vs. Fidelity” debate, seasoned financial advisor Steve Abramowitz shares his unexpected findings ... Read more...
One of the most common pushbacks I get from some of my investing and economy-related articles is that the stock market isn't the economy. To conflate the two could be a mistake. I agree since not ever...
It's fascinating how two people can interpret a single image so differently. The same holds true for how homeowners and renters perceive the current economy. According to all the data, it's clear that...
Interest rates, inflation forecasts, and long-term market trends were just a few of the topics Matt Wilson, CFP® covered in our recent 2024 Q2 Market Update Webinar, "Gain Insights on the Economy ...
This is a time when the question of whether people are materially better off than they were four years ago comes up....
If you've been feeling down despite the apparent strength of the economy, I can relate. Despite stocks and real estate reaching near all-time highs, there seems to be a growing silent recession among ...
Faster productivity growth in the U.S. economy provides many benefits such as faster wage growth without adding to inflationary pressures....
The Federal Reserve’s Distributional Financial Accounts show, among other things, total wealth by race and ethnicity – for Black, Latino and white households....
The study from Allianz Life finds that investor sentiment is low due to market uncertainty…...
Companies can help overcome talent scarcity by offering resources such as financial literacy courses, planning tools, budgeting advice and other services....
One of the concerns about the resumption of student loan payments is that it could tank the U.S. economy. Paying back student loans may cause consumers to reduce spending to the point of causing anoth...
There is no denying the thrust of the Biden Administration has been pro working families....
Chances of a recession went way up since the federal government takeover of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank....
The labor market is still going strong overall, but communities of color still struggle with higher and, in some instances, worsening unemployment. Further economic pain can quickly spread amid politi...
The economy grew at a substantial 2.9% in inflation-adjusted terms in the last quarter of 2022. Continued monetary policy tightening and massive fiscal policy uncertainty over Republicans’ stanc...
Today I sat down with Charles Payne at Fox Business to discuss how much growth you can expect in your portfolio, why the stock market isn't the economy, and how to prepare yourself for the possibility...
Mariana Mazzucato’s common good economy asks who benefits when taxpayers finance innovation, and how public investment can deliver a public return.
If you go back to October of 2022, you'll find the worst 12-month period ever for bonds. With the pressure on the economy, bonds struggled right alongside many other investments. The last year showed ...
My husband and I have found ourselves just a few years from retirement and realizing our adult children are not yet financially independent and struggling in today's economy. Can any of you relate to ...
Healthcare has been the one part of the U.S. economy that didn’t flinch. While manufacturing and tech cycled through layoffs, ... Read more
Unpack the Semiquincentennial sticker shock by comparing the modern economy to the simple days of Casey Kasem countdowns and affordable living in 1976.