Wednesday is all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at why Americans buy so much darn stuff.
Quote of the Day
"A simple (but not easy) mitigation strategy: Have some humility – plenty of very clever people get beaten up by the markets."
(Carolyn Gowen)
Investing
- Why would you trust your money to someone who believes in conspiracy theories? (thereformedbroker.com)
- Four questions to ask before purchasing an investment. (humbledollar.com)
- The lie that is 'passive income.' (thereformedbroker.com)
Starting early
- On the benefits of starting a Roth IRA for your teenager. (nytimes.com)
- Why early 401(k) contributions matched by your employer are so powerful. (morningstar.com)
Experiences
- Why you should think about experience management instead of time management. (forbes.com)
- How to craft your own microadventures. (caniretireyet.com)
- How to get more out of your trip. (theathleteinvestor.com)
Psychology
- A great question: Does your spending make you happy? (blairbellecurve.com)
- Why is money such a taboo topic? (nytimes.com)