The dream of an early retirement is a powerful motivator for many investors. But often it remains just that: a dream. So what’s holding people back? Is it simply a matter of money? Or are there deeper, psychological reasons why people decide to keep working?

And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is the state pension like a bond?

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The UK stock market is shrinking. Since 2007, the number of listed companies has fallen by 45%, and those that remain trade at stubbornly low valuations compared to global peers. What’s driving the decline? And can it be stopped?

And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the new PISCES private stock market?

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AI stocks are soaring. Valuations are stretched and capital spending is off the charts. To many, it smells like a bubble. But what if it’s not?

What happens to markets if AI actually lives up to the hype? How could it reshape business models, transform economic growth, and change the way we invest?

And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Will index funds still work if the most successful companies stay private?

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