Here's SMI's latest Roundup of interesting articles on investing, personal finance, and stewardship.
Iron laws of the stock market (Ben Carlson, A Wealth of Common Sense). Among them: "Diversification is your best hedge against extreme events."
Don't let comfort creep you out (Tony Isola, A Teachable Moment). "Bull markets breed overconfidence," leading to "significant anxiety when volatility returns — even if the market is still up."
What to do about the Vanguard 'automated cost basis' email (Jim Dahle, White Coat Investor). An important topic for investors with taxable accounts (whether with Vanguard or not): Choosing a cost-basis method.
A troubled high-speed rail project creates problems for some national muni funds (Morningstar). Municipal bond funds are not without risk.
Five myths about downsizing in retirement (Kiplinger). Run the numbers before you start packing.
Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community right for you? (Morningstar). CCRC's allow retirees to access a spectrum of care as they age, from independent living to nursing care. But such facilities carry a high price tag.
When your job interviewer isn't human (TIME). It's come to this: "A growing number of job seekers are finding themselves being interviewed by artificial intelligence."
A gospel you can bank on (WORLD). A review of Be Good Bankers, a new book exploring the money-related imagery in the Gospel According to Matthew.
Pastor, don't be afraid to talk about money (Christianity Today, soft paywall). "When pastors teach on money, we're shaping disciples."
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