The 401(k) Paradox: Record Highs Mask a Growing Financial Crisis for Millions

Vanguard’s 2025 How America Saves report describes a 401(k) landscape that appears healthy on the surface yet strained ...

Half of Americans Think $1,000 Is Needed to Start Investing, They’re Wrong

A perception gap is keeping millions of Americans on the sidelines of the stock market. This is especially true if you look ...

Where wealthy retirees are spending more than 3 months a year, and what it actually costs

Wealth Enhancement reports affluent retirees favor places like Florida and Arizona for long stays, prioritizing tax, ...

OpenAI’s $122 Billion Burn Rate Sparks Debate on AI Spending Excesses

On a recent Animal Spirits Podcast episode, co-host Ben Carlson summed up the AI capex worry plainly: “If there’s one obvious ...

That $95,000 Retirement Income Only Looks Stable Until Year 15 When the Pension Runs Out

The math looks fine on paper. A 65-year-old retires with $95,000 a year in income: $36,000 from Social Security, a $30,000 ...