My brother Jon died this week after complications from pancreatic cancer He would have turned 46 in March Jon was very private about it all but I wanted to tell his story so I wrote about it Hug your loved ones awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/02/there-…

The S&P 500 just wrapped up its best May in 30 years.

Studies show that people who regularly express gratitude feel more optimistic about their lives and are healthier, happier and more resilient in the face of adversity We should all say thank you more often awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/the-up…

Animal Spirits: A Bubble is Coming The stock mkt bet of the century Europe is outperforming The Fed should cut rates Crypto is tradfi now Are downturns different this time? Ppl are saving more for retirement The most 1990s movie of all-time & more awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/animal…

A Bubble is Coming | Ep 416🎙️ Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick discuss: the stock market bet of the century, the most interesting market environment ever, Europe is outperforming, the Fed should cut rates, how to invest in AI, crypto is Tradfi now, the most 1990s movie ever and

The Fed should cut rates already If inflation comes roaring back they can blame it on tariffs and raise rates to get Trump to back off cc: Powell’s burner acct

Ben's personal finance tip of the day: Anytime there is a late fee or overdraft on your bank acct or credit card just call up the company and ask for a refund 9x out of 10 they will do it

1PM ET TODAY! Ritholtz Wealth CFO 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 joins Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill to discuss downsides to 100% of assets in a Roth, making a career shift towards finance, the best savings options for kids, and more! Don't miss it here on X or YouTube below‼️💸

Every bubble in history from the South Sea Company to the Roaring 20s to Japan in the 1980s has crazy stories of excess When they write about the AI bubble some day it sure feels like this is one of the stats that will get mentioned

What an awesome basketball game I thought this Finals was gonna be boring I was wrong

"Historical data is not perfect, but what other choice do you have?" 🤷 - Ben Carlson awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/what-i…

Stocks Have Outperformed Happiness Michael Batnick Ben Carlson ⏯️youtu.be/UroY6EfW0nY

Oil traded at -$37 in April 2020 Now at $74 That means since then it’s up….900%?

IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick are bringing Animal Spirits to the stage at Morningstar, Inc. Investment Conference June 25-26th! Did we mention it's FREE for advisors?? Tap the link below to register! #MICUS🔥 🎫morningstar.com/business/event…

Question from a reader: What are the odds capital might become so bountiful and technological innovation so fast that stocks fall and stay underwater forever? I never hear mainstream keep buying advisors even entertain this possibility. I have thoughts: awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/what-i…

I am forever being asked if the stock market will really always go up. If you have read my work or listened to some of my interviews, you already know my answer. Here it is, in a different form, from someone I respect Ben Carlson: awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/what-i…

Roth vs Brokerage vs Traditional Ben Carlson 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 Duncan Hill ⏯️youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ETrr…

"Stocks around the globe are finally winning by a large margin." 🌐 - Ben Carlson awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/3-char…

3 charts that will surprise you: 1. Retirement savings rates are higher than you think 2. Foreign stocks have been outperforming for longer than you think 3. AI adoption is happening faster than you think awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/06/3-char…

It's Hard to Make Up For Lost Time Ben Carlson Michael Batnick ⏯️youtu.be/UroY6EfW0nY