Here’s our latest Roundup of articles from around the web. We hope you find these pieces interesting and helpful.
Trading off (Jonathan Clements, Humble Dollar). There is never a "perfect" plan or approach. Everything involves tradeoffs.
The state of low-yielding bond funds (Morningstar). "Fixed-income investors are between a rock and a hard place."
I Bonds vs. TIPS: What’s the best bet for inflation protection? (David Enna, TIPSwatch). The author gives the nod to I Bonds, but with caveats.
Beware of the tax traps in retirement (Kiplinger). To borrow a phrase from Batman super-villain Raʼs al Ghul, "Always be aware of your [tax code] surroundings." Don’t be taken by surprise.
Do you need an annuity for retirement income? (Morningstar). A piece about "immediate fixed annuities."
2022 retirement plan contribution limits (James Dahle, White Coat Investor). These aren’t the official limits (those won’t be published for several more weeks). But Dahle makes very educated guesses.
Giving in retirement (Chris Cagle, Retirement Stewardship). Some things get more complex once you retire.
Flood damage from Ida? Your homeowner’s policy probably won’t cover that. (New York Times – may require free registration). Many property owners are surprised to learn their homeowner’s policies don’t cover damage from floodwaters.
We wrap-up with recollections of 9/11:
Remember Todd Beamer of United 93 (Mene Ukueberuwa, The Wall Street Journal). Beamer recited Psalm 23: ’Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.’ Then he said to those who would help him thwart the terrorists: "Are you guys ready? OK, let’s roll."
Video: “That no one be forgotten” | A 9/11 Remembrance Special (WORLD Watch News). A 10-minute retrospective written and produced for teenagers — who, of course, don’t remember that terrible day.
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