Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web:
Why America gets a ‘D’ grade when it comes to retirement (MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance). If you’re 60 or older, a conversation with loved ones about your future care would be a step in the right direction.
The emotional impact of downsizing (Next Avenue). It isn’t just about clearing out the clutter.
3 imposter scams and how to avoid them (Schwab). You can’t be too careful these days.
More working class Americans than ever are investing in the stock market (Wall Street Journal). The investing landscape has changed — dramatically.
Glory days (they’ll pass you by) (The Retirement Manifesto). “Better to embrace the current, appreciate the life we’re enjoying today, and reflect on the Glory Days we have left to live.”
When to claim Social Security: How much does it matter, anyway? (The Finance Buff). “What matters most isn’t picking the very best strategy. What matters most is just avoiding a really bad one.”
Social Security Administration announces 2026 COLA benefit increase of 2.8% — what it means for you (CNBC). The bump is slightly higher than the longer-term average annual increase.
The curious case of finally being able to afford the thing you no longer want (Humble Dollar). The value of a cooling-off period — it works in the short term and the long term.
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