In times of economic volatility, everyone seems to strive for financial security. While having some cash in your savings account or emergency fund is important, it’s only the foundation of wealth ...

Many Americans believe they’ll need an average of $1.46 million in savings to secure a comfortable retirement, according to a 2024 Northwestern Mutual survey. But, as of 2022, the average savings ...

If you’re starting to think about retirement, you may be wondering where you’ll end up economically. Many people would argue that wherever you find yourself now, you’ll likely find yourself in the ...

If you’ve ever played a video game, you can relate to the concept of having to go through multiple levels to reach your goal. That could be defeating a dragon or rescuing royalty. Along the way you’ll ...

The wealth effect is a behavioral economic theory suggesting that consumers spend more when their wealth increases, even if ...

On this episode of The Long View, Meir Statman, author and Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance at Santa Clara University, discusses financial well-being, social comparisons, saving versus spending, and ...