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Tragedy in Israel

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I'm writing to offer some thoughts on the horrific situation unfolding in Israel.

The devastating terrorist attacks have already cost thousands of lives and may profoundly affect the region.

While the violence might seem far away, behind every headline are real people, families, and communities that will never be the same.

Let's take a moment to grieve for the folks who are suffering and dying and hope for a solution that will save lives.

How could an Israel-Hamas war affect the economy and markets?

Taking Advantage of Innovation

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.

Distractions? Deep Work...

Quick question: What do you usually find yourself reading? News summaries, headlines, and quick bits to keep yourself updated? Or longer reads like books and articles?

We're ever more inundated with information that's eager to capture our attention.

We click because we want to stay up to speed and avoid missing out. The trouble is, the news is always changing. There's always a new headline or story to chase. And the more we chase, the more we feed the need for constant updates.

If you're like me, you're often wishing for more time to delve into the deeper stuff.

Choosing Your Best Retirement Place

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.