Mirus Financial Partners

09/01/2026

Ivy League Student responding to a survey on AI and cheating “Cheating is a creative expression and a form of problem solving. If you can get around the restrictions, put in place and not get caught, then good on you” – NYT

09/01/2026

“The U.S. runs a current account deficit because it saves too little. China runs a current account surplus because it saves too much” – WSJ

09/01/2026

As tech co's. race to make communication faster, apps designed to slow it down are finding an audience. Carrier Pidge has grown to more than 75,000 users since April by turning text messages into journeys that can take hours or even days, while Roost has reached 650,000 downloads with a similar concept featuring more than 1,000 virtual animals. (Source: NYT)

09/01/2026

Know anyone into Card collecting? Pokémon and sports?

The ballad of Anthony Curcio: Football hero. Bank robber. Children's book author. Trading card fraudster.

09/01/2026

When does investing enthusiasm start to look like a market bubble? AI is driving massive investment in data centers, semiconductors, and computing infrastructure. That could create significant long-term value, but rapid investment also raises important questions for investors. Click here to read more. https://ow.ly/aLKq50ZEZBF

08/31/2026

Investors often ask what industries are likely to experience the greatest growth over the next ten years. While no one can predict the future with certainty, demographic shifts, technological innovation, government policy, and global economic trends provide important clues. Click here to learn more. https://ow.ly/isfc50Zppus

08/31/2026

Miss Scarlet, in the chip aisle, with a maxed-out credit card – Walmart's same-store sales increased 2.6% last qtr., the company's weakest growth rate in nearly 6 yrs and a notable slowdown from the 4.6% pace recorded a yr earlier. As one of the country's largest retailers, Walmart often provides clues about the health of the broader US economy, giving a glimpse into how Americans are navigating current economic conditions. (Source Morning Brew)

08/31/2026

US consumer confidence fell to a 7-month low in Aug. as concerns about business conditions and the job market weighed on sentiment. The Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 89.4, with higher gasoline prices, rising living costs, and slower hiring contributing to a more cautious outlook. (Source: Bloomberg)

08/31/2026

Americans may be overestimating how long they'll stay in the workforce: A recent study found that current workers expect to retire at 62, but the avg retiree actually left work at 57. More than half of retirees said they retired earlier than planned, often because of layoffs, health setbacks, caregiving demands, or AI-related job displacement. Nearly ¾ now wish they'd started saving sooner, and almost as many wish, they'd saved more. (Source: USA Today)

08/29/2026

Investors often hear about emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy when discussing long-term economic trends. However, another area receiving increased attention from economists, policymakers, and infrastructure planners is water. Click here to learn more. https://ow.ly/fiE850Zppum