U.S. stock futures dip after Friday’s record highs, even as ‘the market has learned to thrive in ambiguity’

U.S. stock-market futures were little changed on Sunday, after the three major indexes all closed at record highs on Friday.
Social Security is on track to be insolvent in less than 10 years — but its commissioner says there’s ‘plenty of time’ to find a solution

The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund is expected to run out of money by 2033 at the latest, recent reports show.
Now that the Fed has cut rates, investors can focus on what really matters for markets

Wall Street analysts have been raising corporate earnings estimates all summer, while the outlook for economic growth has improved despite a slowdown in the labor market.
‘Am I the biggest loser with the Fed rate cut?’ I’m 68, retired and live off IRAs and Social Security

“I live a comfortable life, but the Fed’s decision won’t make a blind bit of difference to me.”
My in-laws, 95, are leaving us $250K. What’s the smart way to invest this money?

“They have a low income and do not file taxes.”
I’m 88 and leaving my $450,000 estate to my son because he has children. Is that wrong?

“My other children have relationships, but they are unmarried and have no children.”
JPMorgan can now help you find a private jet or butler

Private jets parked at the Friedman Memorial Airport during the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 10, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images J.P. Morgan Private Bank is launching a new lifestyle service for its wealthy clients, offering discounts and referrals on everything from private jet flights and travel […]
‘I am highly alarmed by the proposed changes to retirement accounts’: I don’t want bitcoin or private equity in my 401(k). What can I do?

“What are the options for safeguarding my autonomy over my funds?”
Eli Lilly obesity pill beats Novo Nordisk drug in diabetes trial

A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Eli Lilly on Wednesday said its experimental pill outperformed Novo Nordisk‘s own oral drug in the first head-to-head study comparing the two medicines in patients with Type 2 diabetes. The […]
‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m a widow in my early 40s with 3 children. My IRAs are worth $330K. Will we survive financially?

“Our paid-off home is valued at $590,000.”



