CBX Daily 1/7/2025

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Earlene Greene
January 07, 2026

Today, Dry January has folks skipping the bar as profits falter… But let’s start with the uncomfortable truth that for many women, retirement is no longer a victory lap.

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Golden Years Turned Grim: The Retirement Reality For Women

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For many women, retirement is no longer a reward, it’s a reckoning! As the retirement landscape continues to shift, a growing crisis is emerging—one that disproportionately affects women. Despite decades of participation in the workforce, women are retiring with just 70% of the savings their male counterparts. Consequently, women are 80% more likely to live in poverty during retirement. The harsh reality is that the golden years have turned grim – what should be a time of rest and comfort has become a struggle for financial survival.

Dry January Presents A New Silver Lining For The Alcohol Industry

Every New Year, millions of people around the world embark on a month-long journey of self-improvement. One of the most popular initiatives is ‘Dry January’, a trend that encourages participants to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. After all, a significant portion of alcohol companies' consumer base abstaining from alcohol for an entire month could potentially lead to a significant dip in sales. While Dry January might seem like a sobering time for the alcohol industry, it's far from a financial dry spell. 

Pumping Up Your New Year’s Resolutions Towards Gym Ownership

The most popular resolution is getting fit, but maybe it should be growing your wealth. When it comes to the January workout warriors they are typically short lived, with 14% of them quitting by February, and 80% quitting within the first five months. However, millennials will spend over $100,000 in fitness related purchases including gym membership in their lifetime. Since $1.8 billion are spent on unused gym memberships annually, you can have a gym with little foot traffic and still make money.

Tech or Hype? The Truth About AI Investing in 2025

The last few days saw many of our beloved tech stocks take a beating. And it’s got people asking: Is the $1.5 trillion capital investment in Generative AI paying off? While AI promises to revolutionize industries by increasing efficiency and unlocking new capabilities, it also raises alarms about the potential displacement of millions of jobs. 40% of global employment is exposed to AI. According to a World Economic Forum report, 85 million jobs could be displaced by 2025 due to automation and AI, while 97 million new roles might emerge.

White House $1B Pledge Seeks to Power Inclusive Growth in Latin America

In a groundbreaking move from the White House $1 billion has been earmarked to fuel the dreams of Latin American entrepreneurs across the Western Hemisphere, with the launch of the Americas Partnership Investor Network. This massive injection of capital is set to shake up the start-up scene, promising to spark innovation and drive economic growth.

It’s time for all you “Beautiful People” to recognize your greatness in 2026 alongside Jill Scott and the other hits in our CBX Vibes!