Here's SMI's weekly roundup of interesting investing and stewardship-related content from around the web. Enjoy!
2025: The year in charts (Charlie Billelo, The Billelo Blog). Market strategist Charlie Billelo's charts and comments are always informative.
It happened again (Ben Carlson, A Wealth of Common Sense). It's not uncommon for the stock market to endure a double-digit loss in a year that ends with a double-digit gain.
The great broadening (Matt Cerminaro, Chart Kid Matt). Stocks that are not part of the tech-focused "Magnificent 7" are hitting 52-week highs.
IRS will start accepting tax returns Jan. 26 for the 2026 tax season (CNBC). For all of you tax-prep early birds.
Your financial to-do list for 2026 (Christine Benz, Morningstar). Helpful ideas to implement as the year unfolds.
Decluttering as a financial strategy (Jim Dahle, White Coat Investor). "You might be surprised just how cheap it is to rent a dumpster to sit in front of your house while you seriously declutter."
Why your bank suddenly lowered your APY — and what to do next (Kiplinger). Should you move your savings elsewhere? Maybe not.
Five financial blind spots that burden grieving spouses (Wall Street Journal). "Losing a spouse is a profound emotional blow, and it often triggers a second crisis: a financial fog of legal hurdles and hidden tax traps."
Video: Conquering your fear of investing (Stewardship Leader podcast, Christian Stewardship Network). CSN's Leo Sabo chats with SMI's Matt Bell. (Audio-only version here.)
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