Folks, I wish I could say this was a one-off... I was talking to a young family friend. He had received a bit of money from a relative's estate.

This Creates a Shameful Legacy of Ignorance By Vic Lederman, editorial director, Chaikin Analytics Folks, I wish I could say this was a one-off... I was talking to a young family friend. He had received a bit of money from a relative's estate. But he was all over the place on what to do with it. In his mind, everything was on the table. He could keep the money in cash... buy cryptocurrencies... or even place risky options bets. Now, I don't begrudge him that. After all, there's a wide world of opportunities out there. So, I don't blame him for investigating his various choices, even the high-risk ones. But then, our conversation turned to retirement. And that's when I truly felt sad... 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Heck, I haven't "balanced" a checkbook in more than a decade. Unfortunately, the home-economics class – combined with some outdated ratios about housing and car payments – was all my friend had learned. But here's the real kicker... he's from a decently upper-middle-class family. His parents own a big, beautiful home in a nice neighborhood. They have nice cars. They've found success in their careers. And their lives are what many Americans dream of achieving. Despite that, their son knew practically nothing about building wealth. There's no getting around it... This creates a shameful legacy of ignorance. Our schools – even the good ones – aren't teaching kids how to build wealth. And it turns out, neither are most parents. Financial-services firm Fidelity Investments' 2024 State of Wealth Mobility study found that 56% of adult Americans didn't discuss finances with their parents when they were children. Even if you're reading this... there's a decent chance you're one of those adults. And according to a 2017 report put out by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a staggering 48% of Americans aged 55 and over haven't saved any money for retirement. Now, at Chaikin Analytics, we're focused on building wealth through market opportunities. And regular Chaikin PowerFeed readers already know that the Power Gauge regularly helps us find those opportunities. But an attentive and active market strategy is only one piece of the puzzle. Today, Americans are so unprepared for retirement that the most common question on the subject is, "How much will I need to retire?" It's time to put an end to this legacy of ignorance. If you don't understand the ins and outs of retirement planning... now is the time to learn. Once you have a handle on your path forward, share it. Make sure your kids and grandkids are thinking about retirement. The earlier they start planning, the better their lives will be. And understanding the subject – not just hoping for the best – will bring you peace. It's time to put an end to the legacy of retirement ignorance. Good investing, Vic Lederman   Editor's note: Stansberry Asset Management ("SAM") is holding an event on this very subject... SAM is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investment adviser, separate from our corporate affiliate Stansberry Research. And SAM's event later today, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, will go beyond the numbers for retirement. Join Ryan Walker, CFP®, CEPA – a senior wealth manager at SAM – for a practical, insightful conversation on aligning your wealth, time, and values to make the most of this next chapter. During the webinar, you'll discover... Strategies to evaluate if you've saved enough for retirement – and how cash-flow planning can optimize your portfolio... What will give you purpose, connection, and joy in this next phase of life... And how to build structure into your weeks – while keeping your freedom. Register to attend right here. Even if you miss the event, you'll receive access to a replay if you register. Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 +1.18% 10 16 4 S&P 500 +0.85% 132 286 79 Nasdaq +0.46% 27 66 7 Small Caps +1.53% 710 1085 297 Bonds -0.55% Health Care +2.05% 11 38 11 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks and Large Cap stocks are Bullish. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Consumer Discretionary +3.23% Materials +3.2% Utilities +2.9% Real Estate +2.61% Industrials +2.21% Financial +2.1% Communication +2.01% Consumer Staples +1.62% Health Care +1.5% Energy +0.79% Information Technology +0.61% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Health Care Services 3 38 18 Over the past 6 months, the Health Care Services subsector (XHS) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -11.06%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Very Weak, with more Bearish than Bullish stocks. It is currently ranked #19 of 21 subsectors and has moved down 1 slot over the past week. Indicative Stocks ACHC Acadia Healthcare Co WGS GeneDx Holdings Corp DGX Quest Diagnostics In *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers LW +16.31% GEV +14.58% TEL +11.95% BKR +11.64% TMO +9.14% Losers ENPH -14.16% FI -13.85% TXN -13.34% OTIS -12.38% MCHP -6.66% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises LVS Las Vegas Sands Corp. Q2 $0.79 Beat by $0.26 CCI Crown Castle Inc. Q2 $0.67 Beat by $0.15 APH Amphenol Corporation Q2 $0.81 Beat by $0.14 FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Q2 $0.54 Beat by $0.09 GEV GE Vernova Inc. Q2 $1.77 Beat by $0.27 *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at indra21poetra@gmail.com. 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