Ask yourself how much you'll be able to spend each month in retirement... If you're over 50 and don't have at least a rough number for this... something has gone wrong.

You've Unlocked a 'Secret Attribute'... Now It's Time to Use It By Vic Lederman, editorial director, Chaikin Analytics Ask yourself how much you'll be able to spend each month in retirement... If you're over 50 and don't have at least a rough number for this... something has gone wrong. About 40% of Americans rely on Social Security as their sole source of retirement income. Fortunately, if you're reading this, you're likely building wealth and saving for retirement. But just saving isn't enough. Think about it... How many trips a year would you like to take? Will you be making any major purchases in retirement? Will you be sending your grandchildren to school? Unfortunately, many folks just can't answer these questions. Sure, they have hopes... "I would hope to take two big trips a year" or "I would love to know that I could send my grandchildren to school." But without knowledge, those are simply aspirations. They're dreams. Folks, there's no getting around it. We'll all eventually pass on. And many of us will have significant medical expenses near the end of our lives. Until we reach that point, we want to live life to the fullest. But without a plan... you have no idea if you're making the right decisions. Fortunately, I know that you've unlocked a "secret attribute." It's one that many people simply haven't figured out. It will help you get the most out of life. Now it's time to put this unlocked power to use... Recommended Links: Time to Sell? While Meme Stocks Soar, AI Faces a Grave New Crisis Bloomberg just reported, "Meme stock fever is spreading like it's 2021." And an international agency is now sounding the alarm. It centers around the "AI Bottleneck" – a new critical failure that has been quietly spreading across the country. In fact, this crisis now threatens the entire U.S. economy and HALF of U.S. stocks. Here's what's happening and how you can prepare. 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According to one survey conducted by Talker Research, 59% of respondents said they planned on traveling more during their retirement than while they worked. But how much will you spend on your travel? Or more importantly, how much can you spend? Without a plan, you're simply relying on things to "work out for the best." But I already know you've unlocked a secret attribute for success. That's because, as a Chaikin PowerFeed reader, you've very likely an active investor. You've learned in life that your personal decisions can have a huge impact on your wealth. And you've chosen to actively build your wealth. Folks, this is a superpower. It means that you know you can shape outcomes in your life. Does everything in life work out exactly as planned? Of course not. We deal with that reality in investing every day. But you're the kind of person that makes active decisions about your wealth – rather than floating along hoping for the best. Retirement is another facet of that wealth-building plan. It's one that you can take an active role in. Having that "active" mindset puts you far ahead of the pack. Your planning – even if you have already retired – can make sure you get to achieve your goals. So, you've unlocked a secret attribute. Make sure you put it to use. Good investing, Vic Lederman   Editor's note: In case you missed it, Stansberry Asset Management ("SAM") just held a special event on retirement planning... SAM is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investment adviser, separate from our corporate affiliate Stansberry Research. And SAM's event yesterday went beyond the numbers for retirement... Ryan Walker, CFP®, CEPA – a senior wealth manager at SAM – held a practical, insightful conversation on aligning your wealth, time, and values to make the most of this next chapter. The webinar covered... 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. If you missed SAM's special event, you can still watch it on-demand here. Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 -0.69% 10 14 6 S&P 500 +0.03% 127 285 85 Nasdaq +0.21% 27 61 11 Small Caps -1.38% 631 1147 313 Bonds -0.17% — 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 Real Estate +2.56% Utilities +2.34% Health Care +2.29% Communication +1.83% Materials +1.42% Consumer Discretionary +1.17% Industrials +1.1% Financial +1.07% Energy +0.89% Consumer Staples +0.31% Information Technology +0.13% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Homebuilders Services 8 21 6 Over the past 6 months, the Homebuilders subsector (XHB) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -7.77%. However, its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #12 of 21 subsectors and has moved up 3 slots over the past week. Top Stocks DHI D.R. Horton, Inc. DFH Dream Finders Homes, CCS Century Communities, *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers WST +22.78% URI +8.96% LH +6.86% ALB +6.84% ALLE +6.03% Losers LKQ -17.82% DOW -17.45% MOH -16.84% CMG -13.34% LUV -11.16% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises DOW Dow Inc. 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