Some of the better investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Recession forecasts are so bad, they’re good (Bloomberg). Being wrong is one thing, but being predictably wrong actually may be helpful.
A surprising reason your healthcare costs more in retirement (Money). Medicare may not be the bargain you anticipated.
Which bucket should retirees tap first, for their heirs’ sake? (Kiplinger). There are a lot of moving parts to this decision.
What is the Roth IRA 5-year rule? (Fidelity). Especially if you opened a Roth later in life, you need to understand this rule.
Almost 40% of U.S. homes are ‘free and clear’ of a mortgage (Bloomberg). I wouldn’t have guessed the percentage is this high.
And from the blogosphere…
Lessons from the 10 best years in stock market history (A Wealth of Common Sense). Even the best investors, like Benjamin Graham, can get crushed — and nine other lessons.
Tax rate debate (Humble Dollar). An investing writer weighs whether to convert some of his traditional IRA money.
Pension choices: Lump sum, single life or joint & survivor (The Finance Buff). If your employer offers a traditional pension, this is an important decision you’ll have to make one day.
College isn’t for everyone (A Teachable Moment). Good companion piece to our June cover article, Is a College Education Still Worth the Investment?
Inseparable pairs (Collaborative Fund). Many skills, like investing, work best when paired with other, more mundane, skills.
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