We cover the markets, the economy, and the decisions that affect your retirement, including Social Security, Roth conversions, and RMDs.

The U.S. is about to cross $40 trillion in debt. In this video, we go back to 1980 to show how we got here, who is responsible, and what it now costs us every year just to pay the interest. We have charts on this you will not see anywhere else, including one that we think points to the real source of the problem. Then we turn to the surge in company profits that has been driving the stock market for much of this year. The large cap story has been well covered, but the more in

When should you actually start Social Security? We get into what a breakeven age really tells you, what it leaves out, and why the higher earner's decision matters more than most people realize. Plus how Trump accounts, UTMAs, and 529s stack up for kids and grandkids.

The S&P 500 just hit a new all-time high, driven by blockbuster earnings. A look at the standouts, the hyperscalers, and what happened before the rally.

The S&P 500 rose 9.5% in the first half of 2026 while the Magnificent Seven fell 2.5%, small caps surged 22%, silver crashed 53% from its mania peak, oil round tripped, and the jobs market turned. Sentara Capital's full midyear breakdown.

Chip stocks like Micron have gone parabolic, running from $100 to $1,200 in just over a year on AI demand. We break down what a parabolic move is, how today's chart compares to past manias in silver, Bitcoin, and 1990s tech, plus the SpaceX IPO pullback, Fed Chair Warsh's first meeting, and the health of the U.S. consumer.

The SpaceX IPO starts trading this Friday at a $1.75 trillion valuation — almost 20 times the size of Facebook's debut. In this market update, I break down what the hype is really about, what a 95x sales multiple means for investors, and what two decades of history tell us about stocks that go public at extreme valuations. Plus, May's jobs report more than doubled expectations, and S&P 500 profits are on pace for their most impressive year in 25 years.

Most people chasing a retirement "magic number" are asking the wrong question. Here's why your spending number matters more — plus how Roth conversions, RMDs, and the SpaceX IPO factor into smart planning.

The 10-year Treasury broke above 4.5%, oil tops $100, and inflation is hot—but the economy is defying expectations. Here's what it means for investors.

The narrative that AI is killing jobs is everywhere — but the data tells a different story. We look at software developer job postings, what executives are actually saying about AI on earnings calls, and jobless claims at their lowest since the 1960s. Plus Q1 earnings crushing estimates at 27% growth, gas prices, interest rates, and retail spending hitting a one-year high.

The S&P 500 fully recovered from the Iran selloff. Plus, new Section 530A "Trump accounts" go live July 4th — here's what every family needs to know.

The March jobs report looked strong on the surface — but a deeper look at revisions, labor force trends, and the real state of the consumer tells a more complete story. Plus, we tackle the biggest myths about the middle class, foreign investment, and the U.S. dollar.

Section 530A accounts — known as Trump Accounts — became law in 2025. Here's how they work, who's eligible, and what grandparents need to know before funding one for a child or grandchild.

Will Allen of Sentara Capital breaks down why the bond market — not the headlines — may be the real force shaping the Iran conflict response, and what it means for your portfolio.

Oil prices have surged to $95 a barrel amid the Iran conflict — but should you be worried about your portfolio? In this market update, we cover rising oil prices, inflation data, forward earnings estimates, and why Wall Street's push to put private equity into 401(k) plans is a major red flag for everyday investors.

We break down what the data actually shows on the Iran conflict's market impact, the AI software stock selloff, Magnificent Seven earnings growth, and where inflation has hit hardest since 2019.

S&P 500 earnings beat estimates for the 5th straight quarter, AI capex surges to $610B, silver drops 40% after our warning, and energy stocks rally.