Investments in AI are unlikely to ward off a near-term U.S. economic slowdown or justify rich stock valuations.

The prospect of saving for long-term financial planning goals can be overwhelming at times given its enormity and uncertainty. Vanguard’s guide to financial wellness offers a blueprint for achieving financial flexibility to meet both short- and long-term goals.

High-flying stocks command investors’ attention. Do they affect market returns as much as the worst performers?

Low inflation in the decades before the COVID-19 pandemic has often been attributed to globalization, so it would be natural to think the opposite—that less international trade, particularly with China, might lead to higher inflation. However, our latest Megatrends research suggests that the impact of slowing globalization on inflation will be modest.