Markets Are Up and Risk Is On

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Markets Are Up and Risk Is On

The Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, and (our favorite) the S&P 500 all reached new all-time highs this week, despite the persistent fears about inflation and delayed interest rate cuts. Investors have been reassured by recent economic data, including Wednesday’s report showing U.S. consumer prices slowing more than expected last month.

It’s important to note the stock market is not the economy, and big moves can be prone to over-interpretation. That said, we’re still pumped to see it.

Assets like bitcoin and meme stocks have also soared, which are often seen as a key measure of risk appetite. If you missed our post on alternative investments, check it out. We dive into the risk-reward tradeoff of crypto and other alternatives that are making waves.

Blue Zones & The Secrets to Longevity

We just watched the Netflix documentary “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” and couldn’t recommend it more. If you want the CliffNotes version, we recapped the insights in our latest blog post.

The reality is that many of us are on track to live past 90, and it could be even longer with all the longevity breakthroughs we’re hearing about. The classic lessons from the Blue Zones can help guide us there — and Savvly can help make sure we have the financial resources to make it through those years.

Steps to Becoming a Millionaire

Investopedia rounded up the top tips to become a millionaire. Nothing super groundbreaking, but we have them listed for you here to keep these top-of-mind.

1. Start saving early. If you can’t start early, start now!

2. Avoid unnecessary spending and pay off your debts asap.

3. Save and invest at least 15% of your paycheck.

4. Try to increase the money that you earn over time.

5. Resist spending more as you make more money.

The Best Places to “Retire Abroad”

We’ve all heard about studying abroad, but there’s a big trend in retiring abroad. Many people are retiring early and trading their regular lifestyles in the U.S. for a more affordable location in the world. The 2024 Annual Global Retirement Index put together the world’s best retirement destinations in its annual report.

Colombia, France, and Malaysia are on the list. See what other countries rank here.

Reversing Ovarian Aging

Female fertility decreases relatively quickly in life, often too quickly for many women. That’s why multiple research groups are taking various angles to better understand and ultimately help reverse the aging ovary problem. In a breakthrough study on middle-aged female rats, they were able to correct age-induced ovary abnormalities. This is good news for future testing of delaying ovarian aging in humans.

The Good & Bad News of the Week

Savvly Blog on “The Future You”

Do you take care of your future self? In our Savvly blog, we discuss how people view the future version of themselves as strangers — and how that mindset can hurt financially long-term. We also share ways to get reconnected with the idea of saving and taking care of the future you. Check it out.

Links You Might’ve Missed

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• Bitcoin price headed to 'either a million or zero,' analyst says

• Can You Guess How Many Americans Have $2 Million Saved For Retirement? It's Probably Less Than You'd Expect

• The Best Places to Retire in New England

• 15 Reasons People Should Not Retire Early

Before We Go: 12 Smart Gadgets You Didn’t Know Existed

From an Xbox projector to a wearable speaker, check out some interesting tech that was certainly new to us.

Got a story recommendation or idea to share for our next article? Hit us up at marketing@savvly.com.

Over and out,

Team Savvly