When it comes to grocery prices, some items have seen more dramatic changes than others. Take eggs and pork, for instance.
Although prices have dropped in recent months, egg prices in June 2024 were 10.2% higher than those in June 2023. (1) Meanwhile, pork prices increased by 3.81% from last year. (2)
These fluctuations show how unpredictable food prices can be. And when we look at more specialized items, like those used in sushi, the price changes can be even more striking. (3,4)
Guess how the cruise industry started?
It actually took off as a result of the mass adoption of commercial jet flights during the sixties. (1)
Jets made it easier to travel faster than ever before. That sounded the death knell for lots of ocean liners.
But not all of them.
One company, Cunard, did something new. They added luxury and recreation to ocean travel, and the cruise industry was born. Today, it generates about $30 billion a year.
And that’s not the only time innovation created a new golden opportunity.
How many times will you move in retirement?
Will — or did — you move right after retiring?
And, maybe most importantly, why do you think you’d need to move in retirement?
Those can be very personal questions that tend to relate to financial matters. And the answers can start to reveal whether and when it makes sense (and cents) to move in retirement.
Believe it or not, living your best life as a retiree has a lot to do with where you live. And choosing the best spot to call home in retirement is a complex decision.
But it doesn’t have to be a brain buster if you know what to consider and how to make a smarter choice.
That’s the focus of this month’s Visual Insights Newsletter.
Guess what Italy, Egypt, Cuba, Morocco, Greece, and South Korea all have in common?
They're all top recommended travel destinations this year.¹
And whether you’re planning to visit one of these exciting locales — or your upcoming trip takes you off the beaten path — your next adventure could be a disaster if you’re not careful.
