Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at why you should look for ‘humble’ advisers.
Quote of the Day
"If you don’t have your personal finances shored up your dry powder may not be very useful when it comes to being greedy when others are fearful."
(Ben Carlson)
Covid-19
- The Covid-19 crisis is an opportunity to reevaluate your 'personal economy.' (getrichslowly.org)
- If you weren't talking to you partner about finances now is as good a time as any. (fastcompany.com)
- All you can focus on now is the present moment. (theescapeartist.me)
- Ten ways to be neighborly right now. (nextavenue.org)
Homes
- Should you go ahead with your home buying plans? (nytimes.com)
- Six things to do while navigating the crush of mortgage refinancing. (nytimes.com)
- On the rent vs. buy decision in retirement. (nytimes.com)
Banking
- Credit card companies are scrambling to refund travel cancellations. (wsj.com)
- Don't expect much relief on the interest rate front despite a 0% Fed funds rate. (wsj.com)