Here's our weekly roundup of interesting articles on investing, personal finance, and stewardship.
What one ETF from the dot-com era can tell us about tech investing now (Wall Street Journal). Invesco's QQQ fund is 25 years old — and going strong.
As more Americans reach 65 than ever, here’s what to know about your Social Security retirement age (CNBC). Choosing when to claim SS benefits is one of your most consequential retirement-related decisions.
Ed Slott: 'Your IRA Is an IOU to the IRS' (Morningstar). A conversation with one of America's top authorities on retirement accounts.
Your Medicare plan might not include as many freebies next year (Wall Street Journal). Price pressures could lead some Medicare Advantage plans to drop vision and dental coverage.
Fire meets ice (Jonathan Clements, Humble Dollar). Clements suggests an alternative to "Financial Independence – Retire Early." He calls it "I'll Continue Earning."
The interest expense on US Public Debt (Charlie Bilello via X). Interest could soon become the largest single item in the federal budget.
JPMorgan quits Climate Action 100+ (news release, Idaho Attorney General). The legal pushback against ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) appears to be gaining steam.
The cost of car ownership is getting painful (Wall Street Journal). From insurance to repairs, costs have moved steadily higher.
How to manage someone else's money (U.S. News via Fidelity). If a loved one is dealing with issues that make it difficult to manage their finances, you may need to become a "financial caregiver."
Better a little with the fear of the Lord (Michael Brown, The Stream). "I pity those who seem to have everything but whose souls are empty."
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