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Elon Musk says retirement savings could become ‘irrelevant’ Link

• Musk claims that rapid advances in AI and robotics will create a world of abundance where goods and services are so cheap that saving money for the future won't matter.

• He suggests that within 10 to 20 years, technology will provide everyone with a "universal high income" and medical care better than what is available today.

My take: Elon is betting on a tech fairy tale where robots do all the work and everything is free. If he’s wrong and you stop saving, you’re the one who ends up broke and working forever while he stays a billionaire 🙂 

Top 10 Countries for Americans To Retire Overseas in 2026 Link

• The 2026 index ranks Panama, Portugal, and Mexico as the leading destinations based on lower living costs, safety, and healthcare quality.

• Retirement havens like Greece, France, and Thailand offer monthly budgets ranging from $1,442 to $3,305, which is significantly cheaper than the U.S. average of over $5,000.

• Most featured locations offer better personal safety rankings than the U.S. and provide high-quality medical care at a fraction of the price.

Nurses are still America’s most trusted workers Link

• Nurses topped Gallup’s ethics list for 2025, a spot they have held almost every year since 1999.

• Despite the top ranking, trust in nurses, doctors, and pharmacists has dropped double digits since the pandemic.

• Overall trust in U.S. professions is at an all-time low, with members of Congress and telemarketers ranked as the least ethical.

My take: People still love nurses, but the "healthcare hero" glow from the pandemic is officially dead. When nobody trusts anyone from the boardroom to the capital, the only people left with any credit are the ones literally saving your life in a hospital bed.

Tips on How Real Estate Agents Should Use AI in 2026 Link

• Agents should use autonomous AI assistants to handle lead qualification and scheduling so they can spend more time acting as financial advisors.

• New visualization tools let buyers see virtual renovations instantly, while predictive pricing models help sellers set home prices based on real-time demand rather than old data.

• AI-driven messaging tools fix lead ghosting by sending personalized, situational updates to buyers who are hesitating due to financial fatigue.

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