Here are a few of the articles that caught our attention this week. We hope you find them informative and helpful.
Dow, S&P 500 hit records after rate cut (Wall Street Journal). A round-up of market reactions.
Should you refinance your mortgage after the Fed's interest rate cut? (New York Times via archive.today). "Here's how to think it through — and how to shop."
The important parts of investing you can't quantify (Christine Benz, Morningstar). There's much to be said for judging portfolios and financial choices, at least in part, by whether they are "simple, livable, and low maintenance."
Opportunity costs and retirement decisions (Chris Cagle, Retirement Stewardship). Considering opportunity costs provides a clearer picture of the trade-offs involved in a decision.
Social Security benefits estimated to rise by 2.5% in 2025 (Bankrate via Fidelity). The official announcement will come next month.
House may force vote on bill to eliminate rules that reduce pensioners' Social Security benefits (CNBC). If it becomes law, millions of retired school teachers and others who paid into state retirement systems will get a boost in retirement income.
'Pig-butchering' scams cost Americans billions. This lawyer is taking them on. (Wall Street Journal). Online swindlers "fatten up" their victims by building trust, then "butcher" them by taking their money.
It's never been more confusing to pay for something (Sherwood). "Will that be cash or credit? Or debit? Or app? Or pre-paid? Or..."
Sports betting has become too prevalent for Christians to ignore (unlocked for many users; may be behind paywall for others – alternate link) (Kyle Worley, Christianity Today). Gambling itself may be "ethically gray, but it serves as the breeding ground for vices."
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