If we believe the headlines, an artificial intelligence revolution is upon us. For investors who experienced the dot-com boom, the vibe sure feels similar. But remember what human nature loves most: the chase. As history shows, it rarely ends well.

As we enter fall 2025, the S&P 500 is in the green for the year. It’s as if April’s panic never happened. This isn’t a fever dream, but a reminder: Stick to your plan.

What if there were a way to raise your income during retirement — one that doesn’t require working or selling off your possessions? Let me introduce you to the quiet but powerful concept of dividend growth.

Perspective is in increasingly short supply right now. Business news and market commentary is ever focused on urgency. But good investor behavior requires thinking long-term, staying grounded, and resisting the belief that daily market machinations are important enough to warrant changes.

Gut check: How have you been over the past month? When my last column was published a scant four weeks ago, markets were knocking on the door of all-time highs, and the overall feeling was one of cautious optimism. A lot can change in four weeks.