Jul 14, 2026 by Lyle DalyStocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns ComparedHere's a detailed look at historical data going back to 1972 for stocks and bonds.
Jul 9, 2026 by Kristi WaterworthStocks vs. Bitcoin: How the Two Have ComparedBitcoin has outpaced the S&P 500 since 2016 — but with far greater swings.
Jul 8, 2026 by Jack CaporalThe Average Retirement Income in 2026What's the average retirement income for Americans, and is it enough to live on? Here's the latest data.
Jul 2, 2026 by Kristi WaterworthThe Average 401(k) Balance by Age in 2026Saving for retirement can be stressful at every age, here's what the data shows.
Jul 2, 2026 by Lyle DalyStocks vs. Silver: How the 2 Assets Have ComparedStocks and silver have both had periods of outperformance, but there's a significant difference in their long-term returns.
Jul 1, 2026 by Lyle DalyStocks vs. Gold: Which Has Performed Better?Stocks and gold act much differently, in terms of both overall returns and when they perform their best.
Jun 30, 2026 by Jack CaporalMost Retail Investors Have Never Heard of SEC Proposal That Would Cut Financial Information in HalfLong-term investors are skeptical the SEC's Semiannual Reporting proposal (S7-2026-15) will benefit them.
Jun 29, 2026 by Matt DiLalloCommercial Real Estate Investing Statistics for 2026Here are the statistics you need to know about CRE.
Jun 25, 2026 by Lou WhitemanThe Largest Defense Contractors in the WorldU.S. companies dominate defense revenue, but EU defense spending has jumped 71% since 2014.
Jun 17, 2026 by Jack CaporalWhat Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.?The average retirement age in America is 63 for women and 65 for men. How has that changed over time?
Jun 15, 2026 by Lyle DalyThe Largest Robotics Companies in the WorldFrom industrial robotics to humanoids, here are the leaders for each robotics sub-market.
Jun 10, 2026 by Jack CaporalSurvey: 7 in 10 Investors Plan to Buy OpenAI or Anthropic IPOAmong Americans who invest in the stock market, 70% plan to buy shares in OpenAI, Anthropic, or both at IPO. For most who don't plan to buy, the obstacle is unfamiliarity, not distrust of AI.
Jun 3, 2026 by Lou WhitemanSpaceX IPO: 7 Things Investors Should KnowStarlink is profitable. The AI bet is enormous. And Musk controls 85% of the votes.
May 28, 2026 by Jack CaporalSports Betting vs. Investing: What Grows Your Cash?Short answer: Sports betting usually loses money. Saving and investing, while less exciting and adrenaline-pumping, are far more reliable ways to grow your money over time, according to historical data.
May 23, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP®What Is the Average Stock Market Return?Here's what you need to know about the long-term performance of the most popular market index.
May 21, 2026 by Jack CaporalGen Z vs. Boomers: What Each Generation Thinks About Long-Term InvestingEvery generation agrees that stocks are the best long-term investment. How each one actually invests tells a different story.
May 20, 2026 by Jack CaporalHow Many Americans Own Stock? The Top 1% Own More Than the Bottom 90% CombinedOver half of Americans own stocks, but they're not distributed equally.
May 8, 2026 by Jack CaporalSurvey: How Financial Stress Can Shape Investing BehaviorNew survey data on how stress around investing drives behaviors like avoidance and panic-selling across every generation.
Apr 16, 2026 by Daniel FoelberHow Much Energy Does AI Use? AI's Real BottleneckU.S. AI data centers could consume 9% to 17% of U.S. electricity by 2030, up from 4% to 5% today. Here's what that means for investors.
Apr 15, 2026 by Matt DiLalloREITs vs. Stocks: Everything You Need to KnowWhich investment is right for you? Breaking down REITs and stocks.
