In this week’s edition of RPN Weekly:
- Money and happiness revisited
- 7 investing tips from Bernard Baruch
- Upside risks of new AI and GLP-1 drugs
- Lessons in death and money (from personal experience)
- Tools for young people starting to learn about finance
We also cover all the rage around retiring gradually + why the US economy is not as bad as you might think.
📈 Chart of the Week
Only 24% of S&P 500 members outperformed the index over the last year. That is the lowest % on record with data going back to 1994.
📚 Top Retirement Articles
This week’s hand-picked retirement articles you don’t want to miss:
Does Money Buy Happiness, According to Science?
Scholars revisit whether money makes people happier and explain why they disagree about such a simple question.
7 Timeless Investing Ideas from Bernard Baruch
Here are 7 key tips sourced from the life and success of Bernard Baruch, nicknamed ‘The Lone Wolf of Wall Street’.
Why People Mistakenly Think the US Economy Is Terrible
Despite high GDP growth, low inflation, and strong stock market performance, consumer sentiment remains unusually low.
Two Big Upside Risks to Watch
Innovations in AI and GLP-1 drugs are poised to further boost economic and corporate profitability, hinting at significant upside potential.
9 Lessons I’ve Learned About Death and Money
These 9 lessons include how the legal system is not well set up for aging and tips for end-of-life planning.
🎙️ This Week’s Episodes
Financial Symmetry: Tools for Making Better Financial Decisions
The Retirement Answer Man: What Is True Retirement Planning
Retirement Starts Today: More Than Half of Americans Want to Retire Gradually
The Long Term Investor: How to Define What Is “Enough” Financially
