Why Retirees With $1 Million Are Still Running Out of Money — and What the Math Actually Says
The 4% rule allows $1 million in retirement savings to generate only $40,000 annually, which may fall short…
He had $1.7M saved for retirement — so why is he afraid to spend it? What Canadians can learn
Spending retirement savings For decades, Kevin did exactly what financial advisers say the general public should do: work…
The K-shaped economy has left many six-figure earners ‘on thin ice’ as housing costs, lifestyle creep, and the job market put them at risk
In a K-shaped economy defined by a stark divide in household income and spending, there are sure to…
Two Words Explain Why Your ‘Retirement Number’ Is Probably Wrong
Ask people how much they need to retire, and there is a good chance they can throw out…
We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about their spending plans. Many of them proudly tell…
$92 million for porta-potties? Big spending at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’| Column
Over the last few years, Florida has basically been a giant trough for politically connected contractors eager to…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns if AI growth forecasts are off by a year, ‘then you go bankrupt’
While AI hyperscalers are committing hundreds of billions of dollar per year on capital expenditures, Anthropic’s spending plans…
I Asked ChatGPT If I Could Realistically Retire on $500K: Here’s What It Said
Retirement is a big unknown for a lot of Americans, especially when it comes to wondering whether their…
How Americans Are Budgeting in 2026
In 2025, consumer priorities shifted from buying goods to making lasting memories, as household budgets favored immersive experiences…
Pensions Bet That Google Will Still Be Raking in Cash a Hundred Years From Now
Do you think you’ll still be using Google in the year 2126? Bond investors are betting you will…
Cash Balance Plans, Trusts, and the $1 Million Debate
In this episode, we talk through big-money topics like cash balance plans, revocable trusts, and what peak spending…
Microsoft’s $381 billion rout exposes dark side of the AI binge
(Bloomberg) — Wall Street’s apprehension about the cost of developing artificial intelligence technology has been simmering beneath the…