Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
What does a healthy correction look like? (A Wealth of Common Sense). “Sometimes the stock market needs a breather, even in a bull market.”
Comfort has a cost (Humble Dollar). Playing it too safe can be risky.
4 ways to lock in yields above 5% (Wall Street Journal). Some variations on a theme SMI wrote about in How to Escape the Bond Conundrum With BulletShares.
3 key retirement decisions affected by higher yields (Morningstar). “Higher interest rates have implications for almost every…financial aspect of retirement planning.”
5 questions to consider before filing your taxes (Fidelity Viewpoints). Double-checking now can save time and grief later.
A mid-life inheritance: Handling a painful windfall (Financial Times — click on the first link). When inheriting money, it’s a good idea to make decisions slowly.
Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college (Associated Press). The new form is easier to fill out, but nothing’s been easy about its introduction.
Prophet motive (Humble Dollar). Wonderful to see the work of Larry Burkett highlighted for a new audience.
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