Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web — a couple of days early this week because we’ll have the November newsletter for you tomorrow and updates for our Dynamic Asset Allocation and Sector Rotation strategies on Friday.
People fear a market crash more than they have in years (NY Times). Yale economist Robert Shiller sees warning signs in his data.
Fidelity extended ETF orders in dollars with fractional shares to website (The Finance Buff). For those using Dynamic Asset Allocation at Fidelity, now it’s easier than ever to put all of your dollars to work.
IRS releases new income tax brackets for 2021 (Fox Business). With a low rate of inflation, the changes will be small. For additional details, see IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2021 (IRS.gov). And for the impact on IRAs, see Income ranges for determining IRA eligibility change for 2021 (IRS.gov).
401(k) contribution limits flat for 2021 — but still time to kick in for 2020 (Investor’s Business Daily). Have you contributed as much as you could this year? But see also Why you shouldn’t max out your 401(k) (Of Dollars and Data).
Are you worrying about the right thing? (Retirement Field Guide). Bonds aren’t what they used to be. See also Forced Further Out on the Risk Curve.
Why gratitude is good for us — and five ways to practice it this winter (Positive News). In a world gone crazily negative, we could all use a lot more gratitude.
Lots of overnight tragedies, no overnight miracles (Collaborative Fund). Some helpful reminders about the nature of wins and losses, in the market and elsewhere.
Generosity during COVID-19 (The Exchange with Ed Stetzer). A call toward greater generosity, and some suggestions about where to give.
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