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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? ...
My daughter has a significant disability but has been self-supporting and living independently for 15 years. She has suffered some setbacks in this economy. I also feel that she makes what I think are...
Chris Orestis, founder & president of Retirement Genius, answers the question: “Is Social Security going bankrupt?” “If we don’t address the financial shortfall… it would trigger an immediate 20% or g...
Rockstar advisor George Fraser joins the podcast to announce "GigMatch," a revolutionary app designed to replace retirement fear with hope by matching 401(k) participants with gig economy income oppor...
Just ran across an article on Yahoo Finance making the argument for how wonderful retiring to cities like NYC, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC and San Francisco with NYC being in the #1 spot. Personall...
Annuities bought years ago may no longer reflect clients' needs or the economy. Conducting thorough reviews will optimize their finances and grow your business.
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 ...
According to the most recent available data, the IRS collected $5.1 trillion in taxes in 2024. Just ten years earlier, it collected $3.1 trillion. We all grumble about paying the government this time ...
International flights are averaging about 7% cheaper than a year ago and domestic economy airfares are also down.
FROM THE ARTICLE. Upcoming Bismarck and Fargo Events Will Address Varying Retirement Needs and Concerns. By AARP. Published February 20, 2026. In a recent national AARP survey, women 50 and older cite...
We know the economy is unpredictable and markets will do what they do, no matter who predicts what. Here's how to focus on what you can control.
A few weeks ago, Michael Green published a post where he argued that the poverty line for a family of four in the U.S. wasn't $32,100 in annual income (as currently claimed by the Department of Health...
Recently, I’ve been experiencing a bout of financial hopelessness that’s been surprisingly hard to shake. Rationally, I know I’ll be OK, but mentally, I’m stuck in this negative loop. It started after...
This week’s mixtape: corporate chaos, experienced workers demand, gig work, freelance statistics and Semi Charmed Life
Imagine it's 2004 and I explain to you what a mortgage-backed security (MBS) is. I show you how they work and how banks are using them to sell groups of mortgages to investors. Even with this knowledg...
There are about half as many stocks trading in the U.S. today as there were in 1996 — 4,010 vs. 8,090. Fewer public companies means less of the economy is available to everyday investors. Passiv...
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...
Younger Boomers are bringing life-by-app habits into retirement, reshaping aging-in-place, retirement costs, senior living and the longevity economy....
"Risk" and "uncertainty" are similar concepts. But your financial plan has to be prepared to cope with both. I think that mix is what's making some folks a little uneasy right now. In addition to the ...
Tariffs, high prices and an uncertain economy getting you down? These steps can help....
Episode 498 The media narrative is extreme negativity about the state of the economy and yet the stock market and GDP continue to expand. Why? Productivity, Deregulation, and Industrial Policy are goo...
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....
High-demand jobs don’t just pay well, they give you real stability in a shifting economy. These roles are growing faster than most and pay more than $40 an hour, giving you both breathing room n...
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...
Some people think the US has become an extraction economy, whereas China, has become a creation economy. Many of the ... Read more...
Given the uneasiness with the world and the economy, people have been asking more frequently if they should stop contributing to a 401(k). The short answer is no. History has shown that those who hang...
‘I Picked a Helluva Time to Retire.’ Six strategies for new retirees facing a dicey stock market and unpredictable economy....
Younger Americans aren’t just avoiding certain jobs, they’re outright rejecting them. And the economy is feeling it. As older workers retire or shift careers, employers are left with roles...
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....
As costs for smartphone shoppers have fallen, the economy could complicate if the deals last....
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...
Episode 469: You won’t hear this in the Media, but the USA economy is extremely strong and resilient. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscri...
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....
Explore the history of U.S. tariffs and the impact they have had on the economy to help understand what is happening now. The post A Brief History of U.S. Tariffs and Their Economic Impact appeared fi...
Gen X doesn’t get enough credit. While millennials are busy blaming the economy and boomers won’t stop talking about their golden years, Gen X quietly figured things out. They built wealth...
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....
Among the many explanations for the baby boom are rising incomes in the post-war economy, modern appliances that made childrearing more manageable, and lots of women who were no longer working in the ...
Episode 465: The stock market has been driven lower because of extremely negative investor sentiment. But I think the reality is a much stronger economy. The trauma is self inflicted by President Trum...
Economic policy uncertainty has surged since Donald Trump’s election. This does not bode well for the economy....
As a general statement, if you believe in the U.S. economy and government, the 60/40 allocation should work well for most people....
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...