Some of the better investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
What people say about the economy can set off a recession (NY Times). Beware the self-fulfilling prophecy.
Here’s what could take a big bite out of your retirement nest egg — and how you can control it (CNBC). It isn’t just how well your investments perform at the beginning of retirement that matters, it’s how much you spend.
This man spent decades teaching retirement planning. Here’s what he learned from planning his own (Money). A plan is much more than numbers on a spreadsheet.
Is working longer the solution to the retirement crisis? (Forbes). The danger of counting on continued employment.
Student debt is transforming the American family (The New Yorker). The cost of college — it’s more than dollars and cents.
And from the blogosphere…
What to make of a stock market that has gone nowhere for a year-and-a-half (A Wealth of Common Sense). Relax. It isn’t that unusual.
Why to consider donations now instead of year end (Advisor Perspectives). Remember what happened in the fourth quarter of 2018?
Social Security: The ‘break-even’ debate (Squared Away). A closer look at the pros and cons of waiting for a higher benefit amount.
Short investing beliefs (Collaborative Fund). What beliefs constitute your investment philosophy?
Who gets your digital assets: Heirs or hackers? (Nerd Wallet). You probably have a lot of digital assets. What’s your plan for passing them along?
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