U.S. Jobless Claims fell by nearly 200,000; lowest level in 13 months. Retail sales rose 9.8% higher in March thanks to a jump in spending at bars and restaurants. CDC says fewer than 6,000 Americans have contracted Covid after being fully vaccinated.

This week we touch on the upcoming IPO market, the power of kindness, and the effect of concentration in the markets.

This week we touch on the artificial intelligence, Oklahoma, and a key date that will set the tone for the rest of the year.

This week we touch on the credit markets, how I predict future closures, and what we can learn from OpenTable to predict the stock market.

This week we touch on the US and Europe developments, the power of trial and error, and our new platform for everyday investors - Ascend Invest.

Here is your weekly recap of the markets along with what I'm reading, watching, and listening to. This week we touch on negative oil prices, my preferred coffee, and one phone call to save thousands of dollars.

Here is your weekly recap of the markets along with what I'm reading, watching, and listening to. This week we touch on the economic societal impact of COVID-19, the death of brick & mortar retail, and my favorite apps I am using while indoors.

Here is your weekly recap of the markets along with what I'm reading, watching, and listening to. This week we touch on the economic impact of COVID-19, the global effort to combat slowing growth, and how to cut through the noise of misinformation.

This week we touch on the Saudi Price War with Russia and updates on COVID-19.

This week we touch on the effects of the Coronavirus, Bill's plan to stop it, and bear markets vs corrections.

This week we touch on the effects of the Coronavirus, Monday's market sell off, and wisdom from David Falk.

This week we touch on the effects of the Coronavirus, the 80/20 rule , and George Washington’s most coveted title.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

Our inability to deal with boredom is one of our greatest weaknesses.

While we celebrated the New Year, the largest overhaul to the retirement space in over 30 years has just taken place.