Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Could a recession still be years away? Steady growth, moderating inflation improve odds of extended expansion (Wall Street Journal). It’s all speculation, but here’s the optimistic view.
401(k) industry still pleading for delay in SECURE 2.0 catch-up contribution requirement (401k Specialist). Act will require catch-up contributions among older savers to be made on a Roth basis, but many employers say they won’t be ready to administer the change.
Index funds may be riskier than you think (Morningstar). As index funds have proliferated, so have their risk profiles.
What cooling inflation means for your series I bonds (CNBC). Last year, they were all the rage. Today, the story is changing.
I thought my mom had done all the right estate planning before she died, but I missed some important things (MarketWatch). You can have all the right documents in place and still not be done with estate planning.
What to know about long-term-care insurance (Next Avenue). “Long-term-care insurance is not for everybody, but long-term-care planning is for everybody.”
Our exit strategy (Humble Dollar). How one couple decided to make withdrawals from their retirement savings.
How can I manage sequence risk in retirement? (Retirement Researcher). Four ways to manage this important risk.
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