How Much Makes Someone Wealthy, and Why It Pays to Delay Social Security

How Much Makes Someone Wealthy, and Why It Pays to Delay Social Security

More people are claiming Social Security early in 2025. Robert Brokamp speaks with Dr. Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial Services, about why he thinks this is likely a mistake for most retirees.Also in this episode:- How much money do you need to be financially comfortable, and how much makes you wealthy?- Which countries’ stock markets are performing the best in 2025-A unique way to measure the stock market’s valuationHost: Robert BrokampGuest: Dr. Michael FinkeEngineer: Adam Landfair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Micron Revenue Smashes Expectations, but Wall Street Yawns

Micron Revenue Smashes Expectations, but Wall Street Yawns

When companies beat revenue and earnings expectations as much a Micron Technologies did in its most recent quarter, the market often heaps on praise for stellar results. Not this time, though. We’ll g...

19 Mar 27min

OpenAI’s Strategy Shift Ahead of IPO

OpenAI’s Strategy Shift Ahead of IPO

OpenAI is moving away from side quests as it prepares the business and financials for an IPO. To make matters more complicated, Microsoft is upset about a deal OpenAI made with Amazon. Plus, why short...

18 Mar 18min

We Didn’t See That Coming from Airlines

We Didn’t See That Coming from Airlines

Just when you think you have a handle on how a company will react to rising oil prices, Delta Airlines goes and flips the idea on its head. Even though the industry could be facing significant increas...

17 Mar 26min

Another Day, Another Massive AI Infrastructure Deal

Another Day, Another Massive AI Infrastructure Deal

The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gem team talks about the latest AI infrastructure deal between Meta Platforms and neocloud company Nebius. They then pivot to talk about what’s happening with consumer spendin...

16 Mar 21min

David Pogue on Apple’s Suprising Past and AI Future

David Pogue on Apple’s Suprising Past and AI Future

What if Apple’s next massive growth engine has nothing to do with smartphones, but instead relies on AI-powered medical devices? Tech journalist David Pogue joins the show to discuss his new book, App...

15 Mar 25min

Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy

Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy

A survey from Allianz found that 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money than death. Host Robert Brokamp offers eight suggestions for making your portfolio last forever or until you die...

14 Mar 19min

Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?

Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?

GDP data released this week shows an economy that slowed to a crawl in the fourth quarter of 2025 as inflation picked up. That’s not a good sign now that oil prices have nearly doubled this year and j...

13 Mar 42min

Atlassian’s Layoffs are AI-Inspired

Atlassian’s Layoffs are AI-Inspired

Atlassian announced that it is letting about 10% of its workforce go today. Management said it was because AI is making the company more efficient, but we’re wondering if there is more to it than that...

12 Mar 26min

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