Wealth Transfer Reality Check: A new Visa analysis puts the “Great Wealth Transfer” at about $93T, with boomers passing roughly $36T—yet heirs may see the “lottery” shrink fast after taxes, fees, debts, and spending. Tax the Ultra-Rich Debate: Oregon lawmakers push proposals like a 2% asset tax on the very wealthy, arguing the system under-taxes wealth; critics warn of unintended consequences. Student Loans Reset Risk: With the SAVE plan ending for many borrowers, servicers are pushing people to switch plans within a 90-day deadline or face higher standard payments—especially painful for older and Parent PLUS borrowers. Household Debt Pressure (Brazil): Brazil’s household debt hit a record 82% in July, though delinquency eased slightly, with repayment delays still trending down. Auto Finance Moves: As affordability bites, more borrowers are refinancing auto loans to cut monthly payments, helped by easier rate checks. Pensions & Inheritance Tax Trap (UK): From April 2027, unspent pension pots may be pulled into inheritance tax calculations, with some scenarios claiming very large effective hits. Data Center Tax Fight (Georgia): Fulton County opposes property tax breaks for data centers, arguing local taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize the biggest firms. AI for Money Advice: Gallup finds about 1 in 5 people use AI for financial guidance, but trust is low—only a small share say they trust it “a great deal.” Market/Tech Watch: Microsoft and Meta earnings sparked big stock moves, underscoring how quickly sentiment can flip.