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Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire. Most are too deep in debt to get there.
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Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire. Most are too deep in debt to get there.

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

More than 80% of Americans worry about running out of money in retirement: “It really keeps them up at night.”

My relative inherited money in her 80s. Will it affect her Social Security taxes or Medicare premiums?
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My relative inherited money in her 80s. Will it affect her Social Security taxes or Medicare premiums?

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

“She lives a modest lifestyle.”

Running out of money is not the saddest retirement mistake you can make. This is.
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Running out of money is not the saddest retirement mistake you can make. This is.

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

The saddest financial mistake in retirement has nothing to do with running out of money.

Netflix is spending big money on sports. Is the company making the right bets?
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Netflix is spending big money on sports. Is the company making the right bets?

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

The streaming service says live programming helps draw in new subscribers, but investors have become disillusioned with Netflix’s broader engagement trends.

I’m 67, own two homes outright worth $2.8 million, but I have $19,000 in credit-card debt. Should I get a HELOC?
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I’m 67, own two homes outright worth $2.8 million, but I have $19,000 in credit-card debt. Should I get a HELOC?

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

“My son was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, which may be related to burn-pit exposure during his military service in Afghanistan.”

Friday links: volatility clusters
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Friday links: volatility clusters

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

StrategyStock market volatility clusters. (awealthofcommonsense.com)A look back at the seven sins of active fund management. (larryswedroe.substack.com)IPOsJust how open is the IPO window? (newcomer.co)Weakness in SpaceX ($SPCX) isn't helping. (ft.com)AppleApple ($AAPL) stock is having a moment. (trendlabs.com)Apple ($AAPL) needs to show Apple TV some more love. (sixcolors.com)Just how big a market is there for Apple ($AAPL) eyewear? (asymco.com)NetflixCan live programming turn Netflix ($NFLX) around? (variety.com)Netflix ($NFLX) has a big YouTube problem. (spyglass.org)AIPeople are freaking out about the performance of Chinese AI model Kimi K3. (axios.com)How open-source AI models should work. (tomtunguz.com)ChatGPT is back, sort of. (spyglass.org)Stay in touchWork in wealth management? Sign up for our advisor-exclusive Talking Wealth newsletter. (talkingwealthpod.com)Don't miss a thing! Sign up for our daily e-mail newsletter. (abnormalreturns.com)CyclosporaThe USDA and CDC have l

Saturday links: protecting expensive ideas
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Saturday links: protecting expensive ideas

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

Saturdays we catch up with the non-finance related items that we didn’t get to earlier in the week. You can check out...

MiB: Jason Wenk, Altruist founder and CEO
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MiB: Jason Wenk, Altruist founder and CEO

Market Expert  Jul 19, 2026

     This week, I speak with Jason Wenk, founder and CEO of Altruist, a modern custodian for independent financial advisors. We discuss why Jason started the company and his plans to change asset management through technology. He weighs in on the state of RIAs, and how AI is going to change everything. A list… Read More The post MiB: Jason Wenk, Altruist founder and CEO appeared first on The Big Picture.

Overvalued, Bubble, or Revolution?
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Overvalued, Bubble, or Revolution?

Market Expert  Jul 18, 2026

  Perhaps the question I hear asked most often is: “Are we in a bubble?” and “What’s happening with this artificial intelligence thingie?” I picked a few of my favorite charts that shed light on this issue. All of these were pulled from my Q3 Review & Update quarterly call, which I do for RWM… Read More The post Overvalued, Bubble, or Revolution? appeared first on The Big Picture.

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 18–19)
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 18–19)

Market Expert  Jul 18, 2026

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab's annual RIA benchmarking study found that firms continued to post strong overall growth in AUM (17%) and revenue (13.2%), alongside a continued 97% client retention rate. That said, results varied across firms (particularlyRead More... The post Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 18–19) first appeared on Kitces.com.

What LLMs Get Wrong About Our Direct Indexing
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What LLMs Get Wrong About Our Direct Indexing

Market Expert  Jul 18, 2026

We recently asked an LLM (a large language model) a question we know our clients have from time to time: Which is better, investing in an index-based ETF or a direct indexing product that tracks the same index? We think the answer is pretty straightforward, which is why we were surprised to see the LLM […] The post What LLMs Get Wrong About Our Direct Indexing appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

LPL Financial 2026 Midyear Outlook: The Market Observatory [Video]
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LPL Financial 2026 Midyear Outlook: The Market Observatory [Video]

Market Expert  Jul 18, 2026

In the LPL Financial 2026 Midyear Outlook edition of the Market Observatory, Chris and Sam discuss what's ahead for investors with LPL CIO Marc Zabicki.

Airbnb co-founder says his X account was hacked as he deletes comments about tokenization
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Airbnb co-founder says his X account was hacked as he deletes comments about tokenization

Market Expert  Jul 17, 2026

Airbnb founder and CEO has deleted comments about tokenization that were posted to his account.

As semiconductor stocks slump, one AI-adjacent sector is thriving — and these are the stocks to buy there
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As semiconductor stocks slump, one AI-adjacent sector is thriving — and these are the stocks to buy there

Market Expert  Jul 17, 2026

Another way to exploit the AI evolution is available for investors.

SpaceX postponed a crucial launch — now its stock is set to slide even further below the IPO price
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SpaceX postponed a crucial launch — now its stock is set to slide even further below the IPO price

Market Expert  Jul 17, 2026

Shares in SpaceX declined about 4% in premarket trading on Friday after aborted mission.

Silently freaking out about retirement? Why it may not be as bad as you think.
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Silently freaking out about retirement? Why it may not be as bad as you think.

Market Expert  Jul 17, 2026

Amid all the gloom and doom, there are ways to change the math in your favor.

‘I am at a loss’: My brother is dying. We are not close. What responsibility do I have to help him?
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‘I am at a loss’: My brother is dying. We are not close. What responsibility do I have to help him?

Market Expert  Jul 17, 2026

“He is now no longer able to think clearly or communicate his wishes.”

The market may be headed for a 40% correction, warns this wealth manager. He flags bargains in overlooked stocks.
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The market may be headed for a 40% correction, warns this wealth manager. He flags bargains in overlooked stocks.

Market Expert  Jul 17, 2026

Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors sees a market that is “not normal,” with investors locked into the S&P 500 that is not giving them a diversified portfolio.

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