Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Wall Street’s latest obsession is an unknowable number (Wall Street Journal). A closer look at long-term Treasury yields, and the reasons for their remarkable rise.
Year-end tax strategies may affect how much retirees pay for Medicare. Here’s what to know (CNBC). “An income increase of just $1 may trigger higher rates.”
The big mistakes people make in Medicare — and how to avoid them (Wall Street Journal). “I didn’t inform myself enough. I was so stupid.” See also, Criticisms of Medicare Advantage marketing continue (Center for Retirement Research).
Check before leaving (Humble Dollar). A pre-retirement checklist.
The 96% problem (A Teachable Moment). For many retirees, it’s harder to spend than it was to save.
Downsizing your home isn’t the money move it used to be (Wall Street Journal). “With prices and mortgage rates high, smaller isn’t always better — or cheaper.”
Coming of age (Humble Dollar). Common hurdles men face when navigating retirement.
Start giving before you inherit (The Gospel Coalition). If it’s likely that you will inherit money, the time to make biblically informed decisions about it is now.
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