"I've never seen the economy so good."

What does serial investor and founder of O’Leary Financial Group, Kevin O’Leary, think of the current state of the economy, tax reform, and investing today in America?

Recently, “Mr. Wonderful,” – a moniker O’Leary earned as the surly, yet sensitive Shark appearing on ABC,’s prime-time hit, “Shark Tank” – shared his thoughts and insights during an interview with “Advisors Magazine.” He also shares how he has designed the funds he invests in, and dives deep into why.

America’s economy today – how are we doing?

Workplace diversity is gaining momentum. LinkedIn’s 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report found 78 percent of the US companies surveyed are focusing on diversity.

The three top reasons identified by companies were to improve corporate culture, elevate company performance and to better represent their customers. And further research shows companies with more diverse workforces see increasing profits. A report by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, observing more than 300 companies in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom and Latin America, found that companies ranking in the top 25th percentile for gender diversity on their executive teams were 21 percent more likely to turn a profit above the national average.

When Whitney Houston died in 2012, her will had sat untouched for 19 years. Between the time Houston’s advisors wrote her will and her untimely drowning in her own Beverley Hills home, the record-breaking artist had signed the largest recording deal of its time – in 1993 – and gave birth to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina. The unchecked will locked Bobbi Kristina out of her inheritance for three years – she was 18 when Houston died and Kristina herself suffered a tragic death before receiving everything – but did receive a partial inheritance. Sopranos star James Gandolfini was not as fortunate, his estate was poorly planned, and taxes ate more than $30 million of his $70 million in assets.

Few Americans start saving for retirement early enough, with the average retirement savings for families age 50 to 55 amounting to $124,831, according to a 2017 Bankrate survey. That is far short of what most financial experts say it takes to comfortably enjoy life post-career. Getting a 20 or 30-year-old to take saving seriously can be difficult, however, when retirement remains 40 years away. Until Now.

Recent virtual and augmented reality research has shown that putting someone into a simulated version of themselves 40 years from now can spur a change in attitude toward saving – even if it’s only a projection of their face with a few added wrinkles.

What keeps you up at night? For millions of Americans, it’s the question of how they will fund their healthcare expenses in retirement.

A survey from Franklin Templeton Investments about retirement costs found that Americans are most concerned about how they’ll cover medical and pharmaceuticals bills. Those fears are well-founded, given the high costs of nursing homes, assisted living, hospitalization and prescription drugs.

Knowing the difference is crucial for entrepreneurs and business leaders says life and business coach James Arthur Ray

The difference between mental illness and circumstance is a line that is often blurry to most people. Some believe there is a correlation between the creativity and drive of entrepreneurs and mental illness. The extent of this link is up for debate, but in order to help entrepreneurs thrive and divert them from depression, life and business coach James Arthur Ray would like to discuss the difference between true mental illness, what he calls our Magnificent Obsession, and merely our human response to adverse situations.

Professional football players can seem unbreakable. When a wide receiver gets slammed with a vicious tackle and pops right back up for the next play, it can be hard to imagine anything taking him down, ever.

But those same indestructible professional athletes often find themselves powerless against financial scammers and their own insufficient money management skills.

“I think, ultimately, it comes down to being a target that people see as potentially vulnerable and lacking financial literacy,” said Jordan Hicks, a Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and Super Bowl LII ring-holder.