The headlines have been changing constantly ever since the war in Iran started at the end of February… and this week may have been one of the most dramatic yet.

First, we had President Trump’s threat on social media that “a whole civilization [would] die” if Ir...

Retail stocks have been under pressure for the better part of two years. Cautious consumers pulled back on discretionary spending, traffic fell, and the market marked down many established names – often more than the fundamentals warranted.

However, The Value Meter doesn’t weigh sentiment – it reads the cash flow record. In the case of one iconic retailer, that record ...

We last looked at food maker General Mills (NYSE: GIS) in October.

At the time,...

Happiness isn’t getting what you want
It’s wanting what you got
– Garth Brooks

I tend not to get too philosophical, but the above quote has always resonated with me. There’s nothing wrong with wanting more, but being content with your current situation ensures that you’re not trying to keep up with the Joneses.

That being said, in orde...

“The most likely outcome is that AI and robots make everyone wealthy. In fact, far wealthier than the richest person on Earth.” – Elon Musk, November 2025

Most of you reading this issue of Wealthy Retirement have been successful because you worked hard, saved your money, and made the right decisions in the markets.

Here’s the real question: What is the ...