Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Here's where the U.S. economy is most vulnerable to Iran war (Wall Street Journal). The impact is already being felt beyond the pump.
Are we due for a correction? (A Wealth of Common Sense). “Thinking through why markets will rise or fall in the short run can be an intellectually stimulating exercise but it’s not something that’s helpful to your investment process on a consistent basis.”
The 60/40 portfolio vs. the bucket strategy (The Retirement Manifesto). The results weren’t even close.
Reducing retirement income volatility with the modified RMD safe withdrawal method (Michael Kitces). Yet another way to determine how much of your portfolio you can withdraw each year in retirement.
More workers are taking a phased approach to retirement — and employers are starting to help (Yahoo Finance). For many, it’s an appealing middle ground between full-time work and a full stop.
How to protect yourself from financial scams targeting older adults (Wall Street Journal). “There is not a family out there who has not, or will not, encounter some form of financial abuse.”
Don’t “avoid probate”: reframing estate planning success around managing (not escaping) the probate process (Michael Kitces). “Probate is not a punishment for failing to plan.”
4 ways to enjoy your savings in retirement without going broke (NY Times via archive.today). “It’s not a math problem; it’s a mind-set problem.”
Why you’re wasting your time worrying about running out of money (Humans vs. Retirement podcast). Most retirees spend less than they could.
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