You know how life tends to throw in a few plot twists?
They don't ask if you're ready. They just show up—with potential financial consequences tagging along.
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Some years pass quietly. 2025 wasn't one of them.
Between market swings, geopolitical shocks, and a news cycle that never seemed to pause, this year tested
Many people don’t regret being retired. They regret how they got there.1
“I wish I had saved earlier.”
“I didn’t think long-term care would matter.”
“I should’ve
It’s possible for one economy to tell two different stories. One of growth, opportunity, and abundance. Another of constraint, anxiety, and scarcity.
This isn't
These conversations aren’t easy.
Bringing up long-term care or estate planning with aging parents can feel like stepping on a landmine—awkward, emotional, maybe
Inflation has been the boogeyman of the economy for months.
Sticky prices. Rising gas costs. A looming rate hike.
The latest report provided useful data for
You’ve mapped out your dream retirement. Maybe it’s a cozy beach town, golf twice a week, time with family, or finally starting that side project.
But here’s the
