Here’s our weekly roundup of worthwhile reads on investing, personal finance, and stewardship. Check ’em out — and if you’re so inclined, add a comment below.
Trump authorizes tariffs, defying allies at home and abroad (New York Times). But the new policy is less expansive and more flexible than many critics expected.
How tax and accounting changes obscured a strong quarter for earnings (MarketWatch). Well, that was confusing. A revenue rule change and byzantine tax disclosures overshadowed the fastest pace of S&P 500 earnings-per-share growth since 2011.
IRS lowers 2018 family HSA contribution limit by $50 (SHRM). More than two months into the year, the IRS has recalculated a particular Health Savings Account limit.
Using a Health Savings Account to pay for long-term-care insurance (Kiplinger). Yes, you can tap an HSA to pay LTC premiums, but the amount you can withdraw tax-free depends on your age.
A new tax scam, and tips on how to deal with it (The New York Times). In this scam, thieves actually deposit money into your account! (Then they contact you with a fabricated story.)
And from the bloggers and pundits...
When do you want your risk – now or later? (Michael Batnick, The Irrelevant Investor). Striking the right balance between the stocks and bonds is the single most important decision investors make.
What are the 10 biggest ideas that changed your life? (Brent Bashore). A "tweetstorm" featuring some timeless advice.
9 ways to reverse lifestyle creep (Tim Lemke, Wise Bread). Having trouble making ends meet even though you’re making more money than you used to?
Comparing the 25 most notable cryptocurrencies (Visual Capitalist). There are so many cryptocurrencies/coins it’s difficult to tell the players without a scorecard. This scorecard covers the top 25.
The strength in accountability (Brooke Fitch, Ron Blue Institute). The toughest part of implementing a financial plan is sticking to it. It helps to have someone to cheer us on, and to hold us accountable.
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