Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at why the timing might be right to refinance your mortgage.
Quote of the Day
"Regardless the state of the national economy, ultimately you are responsible for your personal economy."
(J.D. Roth)
Investing
- Why now is a good time to know what you own. (etftrends.com)
- How many funds is too many? (ft.com)
- When using a robo-adviser makes sense for you. (businessinsider.com)
Taxes
- A down market provides opportunities to save on taxes. (humbledollar.com)
- Nine reasons to stop doing your own taxes. (nytimes.com)
Savings
- Savings trumps returns when you are young. (awealthofcommonsense.com)
- What to do if you get a salary raise. (morningstar.com)
Personal finance
- Why mortgage rates haven't fallen as much as Treasury yields would indicate. (housingwire.com)
- Why you should look for humility in any of your 'financial helpers.' (morningstar.com)
- Failure to launch: many young adults don't know how much stuff costs. (nextavenue.org)
- Pro athletes are diving even further into the world of private equity. (axios.com)