Our latest picks for the best investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Social Security taps into trust fund for first time in 36 years (MarketWatch). The Trump administration is counting on economic growth to fill future shortfalls.
Confronting financial challenges after the death of a spouse (Morningstar). The importance of both spouses being involved in their household’s finances.
Called to account: Banking after death (Bankrate.com). How are your bank accounts titled?
Fidelity looking for fund manager for cryptocurrency project (Investopedia). Latest developments in the mainstreaming of cryptos.
New law will let consumers “freeze” credit files without charge (NY Times). Removing the last barrier to an important protection against ID theft.
And from the blogosphere…
Should you own bonds in a rising rate environment? (Retirement Researcher). The short answer is yes. For the longer answer, click the link.
Noise destroys investments returns as much as any behavioural bias (Behavioural Investment). Understanding the important difference between noise and risk, and what to do about such threats to your portfolio.
The importance of your savings rate (Retirement Researcher). Fortunately, the most important number in financial planning is one you can control.
What you need to know about estate planning (Peter Lazaroff). A helpful primer.
The turkey illusion (Safal Niveshak). Don’t be a turkey. Recognize that good times don’t last forever.
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