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Personal finance links: retirement preparedness

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nytimes.com) A record number of Americans are going to turn 65 over the next few years. wsj.com) Spending High housing and transportation costs will wreck your finances. (marketwatch.com) A lot of grandparents help take care of small children. crr.bc.edu) The issues that ensue when one spouse goes into a nursing home.

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Saturday links: a box of delights

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goodgoodgood.co) Transport NYC take note, most cities with congestion pricing have benefited. wsj.com) TSA numbers show continued strong travel demand. thecooldown.com) Dr. Pepper has passed Pepsi for number two on the U.S. Autos Bi-directional charging would be a big boost to EV sales. sherwood.news) The U.S. soda sales list.

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Saturday links: making the switch

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theconversation.com) Swapping trucks for barges to transport goods. nytimes.com) How financial incentives are driving the rising number of bee colonies. (politico.com) Shipping Cargo ships are only getting bigger. Ports need to accommodate them. ft.com) A history of bridge collisions. nytimes.com) Energy The U.S.

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Saturday links: relentless positive energy

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visualcapitalist.com) Transport Why freight trains are getting longer. npr.org) America's dairies keep getting bigger as their number continues to fall. (msn.com) Some automation that is happening short of autonomous vehicles. freethink.com) How GM ($GM) EVs can access Superchargers.

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Saturday links: constructing the future

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Transport Electric school buses have a number of advantages. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media The increasing number of satellites are messing with Earth-based astronomy. grist.org) Waymo is beginning to test self-driving taxis on the highway. forbes.com) Comparing the cost of charging an EV vs. gasoline.

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Market Commentary: Dow Hits 40,000 As Inflation Numbers Improve

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April inflation data confirmed there is no need to panic about the first-quarter numbers. Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment, and other items.

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Saturday links: too much mobile

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oversharing.substack.com) Transport E-bikes are more than just a souped-up bike. wsj.com) On the relationship between the number of children you have and longevity. scientificamerican.com) The number of jump scares in horror movies are trending down. wsj.com) How the war on the 'war on cars' became a rallying cry.

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