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The Massive Supply Deals Feeding the AI Frenzy Are No Sure Thing Long-term arrangements touted by companies like SK Hynix aren’t as solid as they seem.

Should Retirees Still Invest In Stocks? There's a common misconception that when you retire, you should stop investing in stocks; but it's more complex than that.

Corporate Bonds Have the Best Yields in Years. They Still Aren’t Enough. Higher long-term yields might not compensate for the higher risks.

Why Does Money Feel Stressful? Here’s What Helped Me Worry Less Overwhelmed by financial stress? Discover practical strategies and real-world habits to reduce financial worry and reclaim control of your wealth.

The 30-Year Story of American Household Wealth: A Big Drop, Then a Bigger Climb The typical U.S. household got wealthier over 30 years, but the path included a steep Great Recession drop. Home values and stock gains helped rebuild household wealth, pushing median net worth above its 2007 peak by 2022.

The Barron's Daily: AI Spending Will Keep Driving the Stock Market, Whether You Like It or Not Well, that didn’t last long. Speculation about whether the stock market had hit peak AI has bitten the dust. Fears over rising borrowing costs and excess computing capacity have been blown away by a barrage of spending news. Expect a volatile earnings season ahead.

How People Without Kids Can Plan for Retirement, Long-Term Care, and Estate Decisions Not having kids might mean fewer financial obligations, but it doesn’t automatically make retirement planning easier. In fact, flying solo as you age comes with its own set of complexities, from healthcare costs to estate decisions.

Avoid These Special Financial Pitfalls of Your Solo Years Many solid retirement plans fall apart during the solo years after one spouse passes away because they do not account for key changes.

Why tech stocks are struggling in the 'Twilight Zone' right now The tech sector saw more selling on Friday as investors continued to dump chip and AI names. The market appears to be going through a rotation away from the hottest sectors. Concerns are also building over the ROI of capex spending and if soaring memory costs are sustainable.