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David Bach: ‘Start Enjoying Your Life Sooner’

The bestselling author and financial advisor on why sabbaticals can be life-changing, why health matters more than money, a flat tax for IRAs, and more.

Stock Market Concentration Has Surpassed Its 1930s Peak. Should Investors Worry?

A historically concentrated market isn’t necessarily bad, but it does pose risks.

Best International Companies to Own: 2026 Edition

These companies from various corners of the globe are well positioned for the future.

Use This Simple Trick to Uncover Your Real Financial Goals

Our research shows that referring to a master list of financial goals can fine-tune your money priorities.

It’s 2026. Do You Know Where Your IRA Is Invested?

How defaults can keep you from leaving cash on the table and fight the most powerful force in behavioral economics.

Andy Reed: Inertia Is the Most Powerful Force in Behavioral Finance

Vanguard’s head of behavioral economics research on the power of default options, how investors change as they get older, and the future of financial advice.

Your 2026 Reading List: The Books Our Analysts Are Giving and Reading This Season

Discover thoughtful, insight-rich books perfect for holiday giving or for starting your 2026 reading list strong.

FOMO Can Lead to Lower Returns. Don’t Fall For It

A new study reveals that the fear of missing out isn’t just a meme—it’s a measurable force that quietly steers the market.

Market Uncertainty Will Continue in 2026. Here’s How Investors Can Cope

Next year will test investor discipline in ways both familiar and new.

Active Funds Fare Better in Downturns. It’s Still Not Enough

Busting another myth.

Integrating Wellness Into Financial Advice

Financial advisors can create value for clients by incorporating psychological and physiological metrics.

4 Ways Your Clients’ Biases Are Costing Them Money

Tax-efficient investing requires a behavioral helping hand.

The Psychology Behind Market Betting (and Why it Fails)

A CME and FanDuel team-up may feel like investing, but your brain is wired to lose.

It Feels Different This Time—but It Probably Isn’t

No matter how often market volatility strikes, behavior can be hard to manage with amplified uncertainty.

Can Generative AI Help Combat Investing Biases?

How investors can use AI tools to think more critically about their decisions.

Are You Being Finfluenced?

Investors should be aware of common communication techniques while navigating influencer content.

My Baptism by FIRE: Lessons on Financial Independence

A “normie” reflects on working longer, the benefits of staying flexible, and hopping off the hedonic treadmill.

JL Collins: The (Still) Simple Path to Wealth

The author and blogger discusses the new edition of his personal finance blockbuster, his biggest financial mistakes, and the three investments that belong in every investor’s portfolio.

This Fund Followed the Rules. That Was the Problem

Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF has tried to time the market. It hasn’t gone well.

A Financial Guide for 2025 College Graduates

Use these resources to help you set up retirement savings, tackle debt, and begin investing.

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