Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web — a day early this week to make room in your life for more important matters on Good Friday. Blessings to you and your family this holy weekend.
U.S. is nowhere close to reopening the economy, experts say (NY Times). A lot of researchers are trying to predict when business activity will get back to normal, but at best it’s a lot of educated guessing.
Powell says the economic recovery can be “robust” after the coronavirus is contained (CNBC). Of course, it depends on when the spread of the virus is brought under control.
Americans could start receiving stimulus checks starting on April 9 (USA TODAY). Of course, that’s today. However, also see, Some U.S. direct payments will take months to reach Americans (Reuters).
Why retirees should care about the CARES Act: How to maximize coronavirus stimulus package (Kiplinger). A summary of some of the better- and lesser-known provisions.
The resurrection has not been canceled (Christianity Today). Our Good Friday and Easter activities may look different this year, but nothing has changed about all that we remember and celebrate.
And from the blogosphere…
Not depth… duration (The Reformed Broker). When the market comes back depends a lot on when the economy comes back. Also see, The S&P 500 is mostly concerned with duration
Would you rather: Buy too early or buy too late in a bear market? (A Wealth of Common Sense). Fortunately, in the long-term, it doesn’t really matter.
Facts of life (Humble Dollar). A timely reminder of some timeless financial truths.
Life is beautiful (Compound Advisors). As signs start to emerge that point to better days ahead, don’t miss the opportunities in front of us right now.
Reflections on Christ’s resurrection (Eternal Perspective Ministries). If 12 of the most powerful men in the world couldn’t keep a lie for three weeks, how could 12 apostles keep a lie for 40 years? Good question. And of course, "Absolutely impossible."
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