Teens want to be entrepreneurs. More retirees are using ChatGPT. And MN school boards once said the State Fair offered “more to be learned in a single day at the fair than in double the time at school or college.” Plus: hydration hacks, tax-advantaged savings, and round up of our latest podcasts.

Your guide to understanding the latest tax law changes. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces new rules for deductions, charitable giving, estate planning, and 529 plans. Learn how these updates could shape your financial strategy in 2025 and beyond. 

This issue serves up sharp insights and unexpected twists—from the real criteria behind Michelin stars (spoiler: it’s not the ambiance), to a riddle that will bend your sense of perspective, and what happens when a $4 trillion giant puts its finger on the scale of a market cap index.

Our guest Emily Victory blends mathematics with artistic expression, drawing inspiration from patterns found in nature and architecture. In this podcast, she joins Vector’s Sharon Calhoun to explore curiosity, structure, and creativity in art and financial planning.

This 38th edition of our Well Balanced newsletter reflects on the value of slowing down and paying attention in a fast-paced world, highlighting how intentional habits, financial planning, and community connection contribute to a more meaningful life.

Stock Quote: “The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers.” Well Balanced Vol. 35 is a round-up of topics to help you get today right.

Stock quote: “Happy is the man who can make others better, not merely when he is in their company, but even when he is in their thoughts!” Well Balanced Vol. 34 is a round-up of topics to help you get today right.  

Senior living is more than just a place—it’s a journey, and this episode explores how to navigate it with intention and empathy. In this podcast, creator, and executive producer of the groundbreaking PBS docuseries Inside Senior Living, Melissa Fritz, explores the important and often complex topic of senior living.