AI is now woven into nearly every financial product you use — from banking chatbots to robo-advisors to “smart” budgeting tools. That’s mostly a good thing. But it also means your financial data is being used, shared, and learned from in ways most people don’t realize. Behind the scenes,
Every product calls itself a “copilot” now. Email copilots. Writing copilots. Spending copilots. The word has lost all meaning. So what does an AI copilot for your money actually do? In theory, a copilot should: 1️⃣ See your full financial picture. 2️⃣ Help you make decisions faster, not just track
Every week there’s a new “AI for money” startup promising to automate your finances. Some summarize your transactions. Some forecast your cash flow. Some even write your investment plan. And they’re impressive — but they all hit the same wall: AI can’t help you make good money decisions
It’s been a while since I’ve written here. Somewhere along the way, between building, consulting, and life in general, I fell out of the habit of sharing what I was working on. But I’ve also been building something quietly — something that started from a moment of mild
🏷️ Inflation Expectations The CPI sits at 323.36 (core 329.79). Long-term inflation forecasts remain steady: * 1 year: 2.81% * 5 years: 2.33% * 10 years: 2.29% * 30 years: 2.41% Translation: no runaway inflation lurking. Retirement planning math is way easier when you can assume costs rise at
🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI ticked up to 323.36 (core 329.79). Yearly inflation is now 2.9%, the fastest pace since January. The Fed Funds Rate sits at 4.33%, with Treasuries at: * 1-year: 3.66% * 5-year: 3.63% * 10-year: 4.06% All eyes are on the Fed’s
📈 Stocks Holding Strong The S&P 500 is at 648.83, up 0.25% today. Over the past month, it’s climbed 2%, and compared to last year, it’s up 18%. That’s a strong rally by any standard. Investors clearly think the Fed has inflation under control
🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI is at 322.13 (core 328.66), inflation is running about 2.7%, and the Fed Funds Rate is parked at 4.33%. Translation: prices are still sticky, but cash isn’t eroding like it did in 2022. 💸 What this means for your wallet: Leaving cash
🏷️ Inflation Outlook The CPI is at 322.13 (core 328.66), with annual inflation running around 2.7%. The market thinks it’ll cool closer to 2% over the long haul: * 1 year: 2.59% * 5 years: 2.13% * 10 years: 2.11% * 30 years: 2.30% Translation: no runaway
We’re excited to announce a big new upgrade to Ask Linc: you can now securely connect your brokerage and trading accounts through SnapTrade. Until now, Ask Linc has relied on Plaid to bring in your day-to-day financial accounts—bank balances, credit cards, savings, and in some cases, even investment
🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI is at 322.13 (core 328.66), PCE at 126.78. Inflation is steady around 2.7% annually. The Fed Funds Rate? Still 4.33%, which means borrowing costs aren’t coming down anytime soon. 🏡 Mortgages & Housing The 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.56%, a
🏆 Winners of the Week: Savers Treasury yields are steady around 4% (1-year at 3.83%, 10-year at 4.24%). That’s boring but beautiful if you’ve been sitting on cash. For once, savers aren’t the punchline. 😬 Losers of the Week: House Hunters 30-year fixed mortgage? 6.56%. That’
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Ask Linc–style Question of the Day: 👉 “If I’m saving for a house in the next 2–3 years, should I park that money in Treasuries or stay liquid in cash?” 🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI is sitting at 322.13 (core 328.66). Translation: prices aren’t spiraling, but
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If you’ve ever stared at market numbers and thought, “Cool, but what do I actually do?” — you’re basically describing why an AI investing app exists. (Hi 👋, that’s what we’re building with Ask Linc.) Here’s today’s quick rundown: 🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI is 322.13
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🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI sits at 322.13 (core at 328.66). Translation: prices are still high, but they’re not climbing like a rocket anymore. Inflation expectations? Basically flat — markets think we’ll cruise near 2% for years. The Fed Funds Rate is holding at 4.33%, which is
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🏷️ Inflation & Rates CPI is at 322.13 (Core 328.66). Translation: stuff still costs more than it should, but at least it’s not sprinting away like in 2022. The Fed Funds Rate is stuck at 4.33%, and long-term inflation outlook is basically: meh, we’ll chill around
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Economic Indicators The Consumer Price Index (CPI) sits at 322.13, with the Core CPI (excluding food & energy) slightly higher at 328.66. That keeps annual inflation at 2.7%, steady compared to recent months. Rates remain in focus: * Federal Funds Rate → 4.33% * 10-Year Treasury → 4.30% * 30-Year
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Economic Indicators The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is holding at 322.13, with core CPI (ex-food and energy) a bit higher at 328.66. Inflation for the past 12 months sits steady at 2.7%. Rates aren’t budging much either: * Fed Funds Rate → 4.33% * Treasury Yields → 1-year: 3.
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Economic Indicators CPI sits at 322.13 with Core CPI at 328.66 (as of July 2025). Annual inflation is holding at 2.7%. Inflation expectations are fairly tame: 2.59% (1 year), 2.13% (5 years), 2.11% (10 years), 2.30% (30 years). The Federal Funds Rate remains
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Economic Indicators Inflation is still doing its steady-but-not-too-scary thing: * CPI: 322.13 * Core CPI: 328.66 * Annual inflation rate: 2.7% (for the 12 months ending July) Looking ahead, inflation expectations are holding at ~2–2.5% depending on the timeframe. Treasury yields are: 3.91% (1Y), 3.82% (5Y)
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Steady inflation, steady rates, steady markets. The Fed’s holding, mortgage rates dipped a hair, and Wall Street is basically taking a coffee break until the next big headline. Inflation & Rates CPI: 322.132 Core CPI: 328.656 Annual inflation: 2.7% (July 2025) Inflation expectations: * 1 year: 2.
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The markets are steady, but the U.S. dollar is slipping on growing bets that the Fed could cut rates soon. Here’s where we stand. Inflation: Holding steady CPI is 322.13 with Core CPI at 328.66. Annual inflation (July 2025) is still 2.7%. Inflation expectations: * 1
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The markets are feeling good right now, but there’s still one very expensive elephant in the room: mortgages. Here’s where things stand. Inflation: Stable and (for now) predictable CPI (July 2025) is 322.132, with Core CPI at 328.656. Annual inflation is holding at 2.7%. Inflation
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Markets were mostly steady today, but tomorrow’s Consumer Price Index release could shake things up. Here’s where things stand before the big reveal. Inflation: Waiting on the next data point CPI is sitting at 322.132, with Core CPI (stripping out food and energy) at 328.656. Annual