Hello, everyone! I hope you all had wonderful weekends. I hit up Elitch Gardens in Denver with my family, and although it was a lot of fun, the concession stand tater tots left a lot to be desired. But enough about my life — here’s our daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there.
The Big Lead: The American Dream Isn’t Dead, but 3 Things Have Changed
For most people, the American Dream hasn’t changed that much from when the term made its way into the popular lexicon in the middle of last century. What has changed are the metrics behind the dream. Check it out here.
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Economy Spotlight: Oil Prices Go Up, Stocks Go Down
The U.S. launched its first military action against Iran in a month, which caused global oil prices to jump and stocks to fall Monday on Wall Street. Read the full story here.
Be Aware: 4 Financial Realities Affecting Millennial Retirement Plans
Millennials face a retirement savings paradox: the harder they try to stay disciplined, the more headwinds seem to appear. Here are four major factors quietly sabotaging retirement plans and what to actually do about them.
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