Some of the better investing and personal finance articles from around the web.
Retirees miss out on $3.4 trillion by claiming Social Security too early, study says (CNBC). Most recipients claim benefits before age 64, and most of them would have profited more by waiting.
Annuities in 401(k)s won’t solve the retirement crisis: Here’s why (Barron’s). Pending legislation would make it easier for workplace plans to offer annuities.
The never-ending boom (Axios). The U.S. economy just set a record, but the celebrations are few and far between.
Your professional decline is coming (much) sooner than you think (The Atlantic). Some thoughts on aging, career management, and fulfillment.
Don’t let the kids wreck retirement (Kiplinger). It can be hard to say no to your kids, even after they’ve left home.
And from the blogosphere…
Your focus should be on risk, not reward (Fortune Financial Advisors). Sometimes, the best offense is…
The stretch IRA: The best inheritance (The White Coat Investor). It’s on the Congressional chopping block, but for now, anyone with an IRA should know how a stretch IRA works.
How to pay for long-term care (Retirement Field Guide). Sure, insurance is an option, but there are others.
The real cost of nominal annuities (The Retirement Café). Ways to manage inflation risk.
Stewardship as the Christian’s cultural mandate (Acton Institute). Making the most of the gifts God has given us.
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