Concerns about high costs, slowing job market, are growing

Growing economic, sector, demographic challenges weighing on pensions

A recent IPX1031 survey reveals a striking generational divide in investing habits and outcomes. While 92% of Americans agree that investing is key to building wealth, baby boomers have managed to accumulate significantly more than younger generations — despite starting later.

There are some economic factors the boomer finance expert may be overlooking.

Ever dreamed of hitting millionaire status but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Between rent, student loans and the occasional avocado toast, saving can feel impossible.

Alberta's economy is leading the country, but more of its residents are falling behind

This chart shows the average costs of selected foods for a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people in 2025.

This chart shows the share of respondents in selected countries saying they were worried about their financial future, by gender (in percent).

And the timing to make lasting change could not be better. When an X user recently pointed out the eye-popping increase in billionaires’ wealth since 2015, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, a billionaire himself, responded with his opinion on why, but he urged followers to consider a different question: “Why are we not giving incentives to companies to require them to give shares in their companies to all employees, at the same percentage of cash earnings as the CEO?” Cuban said. It is the right question

These savvy savers have plenty of wisdom to share.

A former Wall Street Journal retirement columnist shares the hard lessons he has had to learn about life after work

Martin Pelletier: A portfolio approach that mitigates risk gives peace of mind and allows you to focus on what truly matters

Speculation that the Chancellor could make changes to income taxes to grow the Treasury's coffers has been rife ahead of the Budget on Wednesday

Think you’re doing well financially? Here’s how your net worth stacks up against America’s top 10%.

Americans Have Plenty Of Excuses For Not Investing. None Of Them Stand Up To This Simple Piece Of Advice From Warren Buffett.The Wealth Advisor ContributorMon, 11/17/2025 - 06:42

Saving for retirement isn't a sprint, but a marathon

As a child I always wanted to be a farmer. I spent hours at the bottom of our garden watching tractors pass by, dreaming about driving one. At ten, I plucked up the courage to ask a farmer if I could help during the holidays. I never thought about pay. I mucked out cow sheds, stacked bales, and helped milk the cows. It was heavy work. At the end of the summer, to my surprise, I was handed a cheque for £30. It worked out at less than a pound a day, but I was delighted. More importantly, it

The wealth gap isn’t just growing. It’s reached a point where millionaire households control nearly half of all personal wealth on the planet, according to UBS’ 2025 Global Wealth Report.