Some of the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web — a day early this week since tomorrow’s Good Friday.
Can the stock market crash during an economic boom? (A Wealth of Common Sense). It’s rare, but it has happened.
Bull market beset by too many misconceptions (Bloomberg). Putting the market’s recent epic run in context.
How much should you worry about inflation in retirement? (Morningstar). The economy’s inflation rate isn’t likely to be the same as your inflation rate.
The economy continues to gain strength in 12 charts (Forbes). The trends are moving in the right direction — most of them, anyway.
2020 in review (Howard Marks). It’s always helpful to hear Marks’ perspective on the markets.
RMDs are back: What to know (Fidelity). After a brief pandemic-fueled timeout, the rules are back to normal.
Time to face reality: Your kids don’t want your stuff! (Kiplinger). Finding out in advance who wants what will save your heirs a lot of work down the road.
What killing off the penny would mean for commodities (Barron’s). Since it costs more to make a penny than it’s worth, why do we still have pennies?
Reflections on Christ’s crucifixion (Eternal Perspective Ministries). From our families to yours, many blessings for a meaningful Good Friday remembrance and a wonderful Easter celebration.
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