Here's SMI's latest Money Roundup — a day early this week because our office is closed tomorrow for Good Friday.
We hope you have a blessed Easter weekend!
What is risk? (Joe Wiggins, Behavioural Investment). "When investors assess risk, they should think about the range of potential outcomes stemming from a decision and their likelihood."
Misbehaving in a volatile market (Ben Carlson, A Wealth of Commonsense). Your human nature is out to get you.
The price of peace: Why diversification is difficult, but necessary (Nick Maggiulli, Of Dollars and Data). If you have a diversified portfolio, then, by definition, some of your investments will underperform.
Trump confronts economic and geopolitical reality (Edward Ring, American Greatness). A thoughtful piece suggesting that the "painful restructuring" that could be ahead could be necessary "to avoid an even worse fate."
How to store your financial documents the right way (Kiplinger). What to keep, how long to keep it, and how to store your financial records securely.
How much does each U.S. wealth bracket pay in income taxes? (Visual Capitalist). Little-known fact: The top 1% of earners pay 40% of all income taxes.
Registered Social Security Analyst: The retirement professional you didn't know you needed (Kiplinger). An RSSA may be just the person you need to talk to if you have a complex SS claiming situation.
It Is Finished: Why we call it "Good" Friday (Taylor Standrige, FaithFi). "You are loved beyond measure and invited into a life of grace, freedom, and eternal hope."
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