Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
What we’ve learned from 150 years of market crashes (Morningstar). Call it a “crash course” (sorry!) on market history.
Remembering moments when I thought things took a permanent turn for the worse (TKer). Success favors those with a long-term perspective, but for many people that lesson can be learned only through experience.
Over half of Americans stumble financially after losing a loved one. Are you prepared? (Kiplinger). Of course, no one can be fully prepared for such a loss, but there are steps you can take to be better prepared financially.
Does financial literacy decline with age? (Knowledge at Wharton). What to watch for and what to do.
2 Social Security changes that have happened in the past 4 weeks (USA TODAY). Your best option is to take future interactions with the Social Security Administration online. See also, 5 Social Security tasks you probably didn’t know you could do online (Fool.com, via USA TODAY).
Donating complex assets doesn’t have to be complicated (Kiplinger). Using a donor-advised fund can help.
U.S. loses last triple-A credit rating (Wall Street Journal). What are the implications? Time will tell.
Understanding the retirement income valley (Fidelity). The time between claiming Social Security benefits and taking RMDs can be a time of opportunity.
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