Episode 160: Merry Retirement Facts & Stock Market Commentary

Join us today as we remember the late Charlie Munger, a great investor, philanthropist, and businessman. Then, we're getting in the holiday spirit on this episode of Our 2 Cents with some "merry retirement facts." Finally, Steve and Gabriel share some thoughts on stock market trends and projections.Remembering Charlie Munger:If you read any business news, you probably heard of the passing of Charlie Munger.In honor of him, we're sharing some of his quotes that are our favorites.Merry Retirement Facts:We often share some of the scary stats about retirement, but today we're taking a cheerier look. The steady growth of IRA balances, increased savings among Americans, and the embrace of retirement savings by younger generations.How Elections Affect the Stock Market:While there may be some trends, it is difficult to predict market performance based on political outcomes.How much do elections actually affect the stock market? Plus, a quick recap of what the markets did over the last few election periods.Quick Market Perspectives:Vanguard's financial market projections for the next 10 years.Highlighting the expected growth rates for different asset classes.The importance of diversification and the potential for international investments to outperform US equities.