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The 2025 TIAA-GFLEC Study Confirms It: Low Financial Literacy Makes You 3 Times More Financially Fragile
Americans with low financial literacy are three times more likely to be financially fragile than their more knowledgeable peers, according to the 2025 TIAA-GFLEC study. The findings underscore a stark reality: gaps in basic financial knowledge translate directly into vulnerability — fewer savings, heavier debt burdens, and less capacity to weather economic shocks. For policymakers and employers alike, the data makes a compelling case for investing in financial education as a measurable risk-reduction strategy.
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Ben Carlson Says Skip the Luxury Car and House Hunt Smart. That’s Real Inflation Protection.
Real wealth preservation isn't found in a dealership or a bidding war — it's built through disciplined spending and strategic asset allocation. Financial writer Ben Carlson argues that avoiding depreciating luxury purchases and buying property wisely are among the most effective hedges against inflation available to everyday investors. In an environment where prices keep climbing, the smartest move may simply be knowing what not to buy.
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The Staggering Number Jensen Huang Just Revealed Changes Everything About AI
Jensen Huang disclosed a figure that underscores just how aggressively Nvidia is scaling its AI infrastructure ambitions. The number, while not yet fully detailed, signals a decisive shift in the pace and magnitude of AI hardware investment. For anyone tracking where the industry is headed, this is the data point that reframes the conversation.
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Yikes! The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Is In, and It Has Big Implications for Social Security's 2027 COLA.
The Federal Reserve's latest inflation projections are shaping expectations for Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, with early forecasts hinting at a historically notable increase for beneficiaries. But inflation data remains volatile, and the final COLA figure won't be determined until fall readings are complete. For retirees counting on that adjustment, the outlook is promising — with plenty of uncertainty still baked in.
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