The Smith Anglin Blog

August 27, 2026

Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Fourth Week of August 2026 Child Safety Reckoning Published today, Meta Platforms agreed to a $16.7 billion settlement with a coalition of states over allegations that it misrepresented the mental health risks its platforms posed to children. The agreement includes significant youth safety measures, such as daily […]

August 26, 2026

For most airline pilots, pensions are something we remember rather than something we expect. During the bankruptcy era of the early 2000s, traditional defined benefit pension plans disappeared across much of the industry. United and Delta pensions were terminated and assumed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). American’s legacy pension was frozen, and Southwest […]

August 20, 2026

Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Third Week of August 2026 Drone Delivery Takeoff Today Amazon announced they’ll expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from its current footprint. The expansion follows key regulatory approvals that allow longer-range […]

August 18, 2026

Make it a priority to stay on track for retirement planning by noting these milestones and deadlines. As it draws nearer, the prospect of retirement tends to be both exciting and nerve-racking. One factor that makes it more of the latter is the plethora of dates, rules and options one must keep track of to […]

August 13, 2026

Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Second Week of August 2026 Cooling Pressures A report released Wednesday showed consumer prices rose 3.4% year over year in July, down from 3.5% in June, signaling that broader inflation pressures continued to ease. Energy costs remained the primary source of price pressure, with gasoline, fuel oil, […]

August 12, 2026

Deception is the fundamental engine of modern cybercrime. Instead of breaking into systems, many criminals trick people into giving them access. That is why everyday digital habits are essential to help you recognize when someone is trying to deceive you to get into your accounts. When a CAPTCHA Isn’t Just a CAPTCHA One way scammers […]

August 6, 2026

Divorce is never easy, regardless of your age. But when divorce happens later in life, the financial stakes can be especially high. Couples who have spent decades building retirement savings, pensions, investment portfolios, and a shared lifestyle suddenly face the challenge of dividing those assets while creating two separate financial futures. Unlike younger couples, those […]

July 28, 2026

For many retired airline pilot families, financial planning has traditionally centered around the pilot’s career, retirement benefits, and investment decisions. While this approach may have worked during the flying years, retirement changes the conversation. Suddenly, decisions about income, healthcare, taxes, and legacy planning become shared decisions that require collaboration and communication. Successful retirements occur when […]