Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
The risks we miss (Humble Dollar). It’s impossible to account for all the risks. Still, it’s worth asking what risks we might be missing?
How does inflation impact retirement? (Of Dollars and Data). Just like a market downturn, the timing of high inflation matters greatly.
How a Roth conversion ladder can save on future taxes and unlock retirement funds early (CNBC). On the benefits of converting IRA money bit by bit.
Using your retirement account as an emergency ATM just got easier (Wall Street Journal). The downside? “You’ve robbed yourself of retirement savings. It isn’t a decision to be taken lightly.”
The overlooked downsides of aging in place (Next Avenue). The question is, “Will you be able to live there safely, independently and comfortably.”
Reimagining a retirement fit for boomers, and those who are next in line (New York Times via Fidelity). The author of a new book casts a vision for what a satisfying retirement could look like.
A couple won the Powerball. Investing it turned into tragedy. (Wall Street Journal). When making a big financial decision, get a second or third opinion.
Declutter your parents’ home while they can join in (Next Avenue). Do you know the story behind your parent’s most cherished possessions?
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