Here’s our mid-February assortment of interesting reads on investing and other money-related topics. Read, learn, and enjoy!
Schwab doubles lineup to 500+ commission-free ETFs (news release). The brokerage-industry price war continues.
Fidelity expands commission-free ETF lineup to 500 (City Wire USA). Fidelity responds.
Health shocks drive many to retire earlier than planned (Plan Sponsor). Among people who intend to work to age 66 or later, more than half fail to reach their target.
Social Security scams are a growing threat (Kiplinger). In fiscal 2018, nearly 63,000 online SS applications likely were fraudulent (up from fewer than 100 in 2015), with fraudsters impersonating actual beneficiaries.
That $22 trillion national debt number is huge, but here’s what it really means (CNBC). The U.S. national debt has now topped $22 trillion. (The federal debt to the penny can be seen here.)
And from the bloggers and pundits...
CD rates summary – February 12, 2019 (DepositAccounts.com). After trending upward, CD rates are starting to fall.
8 practical ways to love God more than money (Joe Plemon, Seed Time). Money always tugs at our affections. Therefore, we must be intentional about keeping God first.
What to do in retirement? (Ashby Daniels, Retirement Field Guide). After a "honeymoon stage" of unlimited free-time, many newly minted retirees start to suffer an identity crisis.
Confessions of a finance journalist: Most of what you hear is noise (Michael Pascoe, The New Daily). This is written by a former reporter for Australian television, but his critique certainly rings true for U.S. financial TV.
Annuities group signs up to sponsor Rolling Stones tour (Investment News). Apparently, today’s target audience for annuities is aging Rolling Stones fans. Will the pitch be: "Can’t get no financial satisfaction? Buy an annuity!"? (Note: Access to article may require free registration.)
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