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01/05/2026

New episode of Millstone River Live. Matt hosts attorney Anna Pelligra for a down-to-earth conversation on getting started with estate planning.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qqsiAE0Aq3IgGLVGUPkrj?si=aeCBiAtqR4OwhlXYjI8N0g

Millstone River Live · Episode

01/03/2026

As we approach the mid-2020s, the startup ecosystem is evolving at a rapid pace. A new report by Visual Capitalist has ranked the most valuable startups of 2025, highlighting the game-changers that are setting new standards for industries ranging from technology to healthcare, and beyond.

Every one of these companies hit unicorn status in 2025, crossing the $1 billion valuation mark. Some might look familiar to you!

Explore the most valuable startups of 2025, featuring a number of companies at the forefront of the AI revolution.

12/27/2025

It’s always interesting to see where investors are putting their capital, and the latest breakdown from Visual Capitalist shows just how dominant certain countries remain. Many portfolios around the world still lean heavily toward U.S. assets.

It’s a reminder of how ingrained the “home base + major global markets” approach remains, even as global markets evolve and new opportunities emerge elsewhere.

We show how U.S. assets make up a significant share of investment allocation across many countries around the world.

12/20/2025

You may be looking to head out to the forest to cut a fresh holiday tree this year. But not all forests are the same; in fact, we were surprised to see the different types of "forests" that inhabit the Earth.

It’s wild to think how different a forest feels depending on where you are, from roaring tropical jungles to quiet boreal woodlands blanketed in snow. All of them play a role in climate regulation, biodiversity, and helping keep our planet balanced.

This Visual Capitalist article is an interesting read!

Explore the four major types of forests around the world—tropical, boreal, temperate, and subtropical—and how they are managed today.

12/18/2025

Now that the Thanksgiving chaos has settled, it’s fun to look back at how people actually traveled this year, and the big surprise? Tons of folks skipped the mega-airports and flew through smaller, regional ones instead.

Overall travel was up, but most of the growth came from those mid-size and regional spots. Maybe the secret’s out: smaller airports = way less stress.

See how Thanksgiving air travel is shifting in 2025 from major hubs to smaller U.S. airports, with mapped changes across 100 airports.

12/09/2025

🎙️ Millstone River Live — Spotify Wrapped 2025
We launched this podcast to give our clients and community a clearer window into the conversations we’re having every day—markets, planning, behavior, and the decisions that actually move families forward. Seeing how it’s grown this year has been incredibly rewarding.
This year’s highlights:
🏆 Rising Star, Marathon Show, and Fan Fave distinctions
🌎 Listeners tuning in from the US, Ghana, Canada, the UK, and France
📈 +175% total audience
📈 +466% new listeners
📈 +150% follower growth
🎧 Our most-played episode: “Don’t Fear the High”
Whether you listened to a single episode or follow every release, thank you. Your engagement tells us these conversations matter—and pushes us to keep raising the bar.
Here’s to bringing even more clarity, perspective, and practical financial insight into 2026.

10/22/2025

Just came across a really interesting ranking from Visual Capitalist: The 50 Largest Companies Outside the U.S. in 2025.

It’s a fascinating snapshot of how global business leadership is shifting—and a reminder of how different sectors carry very different weight on the world stage.

There are a few surprising companies and products in there, worth a read!

See how resource companies, banks, luxury labels, and chipmakers dominate the 50 largest companies outside the U.S.

10/18/2025

Visual Capitalist always has some interesting reads, and this one is a super interesting one.

This is a fascinating map that shows the projected year each country will reach its population peak. Some nations have already reached their highest population, while others, particularly in Africa and Asia, are still decades away.

Some countries are shrinking and getting older, while others are still growing quickly. It'll be interesting to see where the future takes us!

The global population peak may be 60 years off, but population decline has already begun in many countries around the world.

10/14/2025

This year has been full of news about tariffs.
The U.S. has dramatically ramped up import taxes—tariffs—on goods from a whole range of countries.

But it’s not just the usual suspects; some surprising places are included in the tariff changes.

The map from Visual Capitalist highlights how rates differ by country and shows how trade agreements, regional partnerships, and negotiations shape tariffs.

Trump’s latest tariff push hits over 80 countries. See which U.S. trading partners face the steepest new rates in this global breakdown.

10/10/2025

It's the age-old, somewhat annoying "investment question."

What if you invested that daily latte?

We certainly like to enjoy a good coffee so if that's your splurge, splurge away!

This infographic from Visual Capitalist explains how buying a Starbucks latte every day—at around $5.74 per cup—can add up to about $2,095 a year.

So, the question is: are there extra dollars (not necessarily all from lattes) that you could be setting aside for investing instead? It’s not about deprivation—it’s about making small choices that add up in a meaningful way.

Discover the opportunity cost of a daily Starbucks latte, and how small daily expenses could grow if invested instead.