Wednesday is all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at the best (and worst) state 529 plans.
Retirement savings
- There is nothing magical about 401(k) plans but you still need a replacement. (bloomberg.com)
- Why the 401(k) shouldn't be how we organize retirement savings. (theatlantic.com)
- Three big misconceptions about retirement savings. (caniretireyet.com)
- Why the US could use a national savings program, a la New Zealand. (blogs.cfainstitute.org)
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Financial advisors
- A financial advisor answers '19 questions to ask your financial advisor.' (basonasset.com)
- Why you need to look behind the 'fee-only' label. (blogs.wsj.com)
- On the parallels between hiring a financial advisor and a personal trainer. (zoefin.com)
- Some common reasons why financial advisors' businesses suffer. (smartleaf.com)
- The only metric for financial advisors is client retention. (thereformedbroker.com)
Investing
- Why alternatives shouldn't be a part of your portfolio. (peterlazaroff.com)
- How some advisors use managed futures funds. (fa-mag.com)
- The pros and cons of structured notes. (beta.morningstar.com)
Credit cards
- You have to be disciplined to maximize credit card rewards. (humbledollar.com)
- You are spending way too much time on your credit card rewards. (xkcd.com)
Personal finance
- How long should you plan to be in retirement? (obliviousinvestor.com)
- It's hard to argue against teaching kids more about money, earlier. (tonyisola.com)
- Where the wealthy get their financial news. (spectrem.com)
- Tips on how to ask your partners for a prenup. (melmagazine.com)
- Why don't more Americans use appreciated stock to fulfill charitable donations? (humbledollar.com)
- The best personal finance books for physicians. (whitecoatinvestor.com)
