Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web. (We're posting the Roundup a day early this week because we'll have the DAA and Sector Rotation updates for you tomorrow.)
A retirement account for children (Modera). Think of it as a child’s IRA with a little government seed money and no earned income requirement. See also, $1K Trump accounts are coming: Experts weigh in on who qualifies, benefits and drawbacks (US News).
It’s a tough job market for new college grads. Is an advanced degree worth it? (Wall Street Journal). Is going to grad school simply a tactic to put off entering the “real world,” or could it add value? Weigh the pros, cons, and costs(!) carefully.
Can we grieve our belongings? (The Gospel Coalition). Lessons learned when it all goes up in smoke.
When God provides a surplus, it’s always with a purpose (FaithFi). May we never fail to recognize just how abundantly He provides.
3 ways to pass down a home (Schwab). There are several factors to consider, not all of which are financial.
Whistling past the graveyard (Advisor Perspectives). I don’t love the headline, but there are some good points here about the dangers of assuming you’ll spend less in retirement.
The sports car paradox (Bogumil Baranowski). If you think of investment styles as different types of cars, a boring family car might be the best choice for getting you where you want to go.
She’s 7 years old. Her parents are saving to support her when she’s 30. (Wall Street Journal). “I think you either need to be comfortable with your kids struggling or you need to set aside some money now.”
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