The Journal

Source: Advisor Perspectives – Three factors heavily influenced the financial landscape over the last 12 months — AI-focused technological optimism, hoped-for leveling up, and higher government bond yields.

Source: Empower – New research on Americans’ attitudes about money and relationships, from Valentine’s Day gift giving to everyday habits.

Source: Kiplinger – Time was, including crypto in your retirement account seemed far too risky. Some financial experts now recommend it for diversification. But buyer beware.

Source: Oaktree – One of the first great investment adages I learned in the early 1970s is that “being too far ahead of your time is indistinguishable from being wrong.” In this case, however, I wasn’t too far ahead.

Source: Money.com – A new survey finds wealthy boomers are shying away from leaving inheritances in favor of enjoying their money now.

Source: Newsweek – Netizens are challenging themselves to reduce their consumption — but what is the No Buy 2025 challenge?

Source: Finimize – There was so much upheaval in 2024 that you’d be forgiven for starting from scratch, but Reda thinks you’ll go a lot further if you use these four steps.

Source: The Cut – Author Jessica Bennett, recounts her experience with perimenopause, highlighting the lack of awareness and the subsequent flood of misleading information and products targeting women in this stage of life.

Source: EMARKETER – They require different types of banking products and services in 2025.

Source: Real Simple – From biting your nails to constantly running late, here are 11 bad habits many of us struggle with, and how to kick them (and any bad habit) to the curb.

Source: New Trader U – Welcome to my comprehensive guide for frugal living tips based on the teachings and lifestyle of billionaire Warren Buffett.

Source: MSN – If you're afraid you're behind in saving for retirement, it's important to act. You can do something. Here are four ways to help get back on track.