Here is SMI's Money Roundup for a mid-winter day. We hope you will find these articles to be informative and helpful.
Stock, bond & cash returns over the past 95 years (Ben Carlson, A Wealth of Common Sense). To earn the highest returns over the long run, stocks are clearly the way to go! (Uh, but in the short run...)
Should you buy short-term bonds or long-term bonds? (Nick Maggiulli, Of Dollars and Data). The pros and cons of investing in Treasury bonds of different maturities.
What's the best time of year for a Roth conversion? (Mike Piper, Oblivious Investor). Well, it depends.
How the world's largest ETF changed financial markets (Morningstar). This year marks the 30th anniversary of SPY, the first exchange-traded fund listed in the U.S.
Social Security, Medicare cuts sidelined in debt-ceiling talks (The Wall Street Journal). Staying away from the "third rail" of American politics.
The money move that has people ditching their bank accounts (Wall Street Journal). Bank customers are moving cash to brokerage firms to earn a better return.
The 10 best Health Savings Account (HSA) providers in 2023 (20somethingfinance). Includes a helpful comparison list.
Giving made easy (Richard Quinn, Humble Dollar). Discovering the joys of the QCD.
Will you inherit the kingdom of heaven? (Leo Sabo, Christian Stewardship Network). Be wary of the dangers of abundance.
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