Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Why bonds are making a huge comeback (Morningstar). “People are surprised by the speed with which the narrative has shifted”
Why Americans’ ‘YOLO’ spending spree baffles economists (BBC). High interest rates, high inflation — and yet, we spend.
Four lucrative tax deductions that seniors often overlook (Wall Street Journal). There’s no reason to pay more in taxes than you need to.
You’ve spent decades saving money for retirement. Now comes the hard part — spending it. (MarketWatch). “The plans of the diligent lead to profit…” and also peace of mind about spending in retirement.
Charted: Average years left to live by age (Visual Capitalist). A common mistake in financial planning is underestimating longevity.
Aging America faces a senior care crisis (Axios). What’s the plan for your own care in your later years?
Searching for when (Humble Dollar). As in, “When to take Social Security?” There are no easy answers, but there are some good questions to ask.
Vacations, cars, and roof repairs: you may be surprised by how much you spend in retirement (MarketWatch). Many people wrongly assume their costs will go down dramatically in retirement.
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