Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at things to think about when buying your first house.
Quote of the Day
"The only way out of the rain was to push through it. This is true of long-term investors in bear markets."
(Blair duQuesnay)
Taxes
- Things are really weird this year, but don't ignore today's tax deadline. (wsj.com)
- How you can tell a fake, scam IRS letter from the real thing. (ritholtz.com)
- Why your refund will likely be delayed this year. (wsj.com)
- Taxpayers due a refund will receive interest on their balance. (marketwatch.com)
- Meet some people who actually enjoy doing their own taxes, some by hand. (wsj.com)
Retirement savings
- More states are gearing up to offer retirement savings plans for smaller employers. (wsj.com)
- Automatic 401(k) transfers would help plug the leaks as people change jobs. (wsj.com)
- Why private equity doesn't belong in 401(k) plans. (morningstar.com)
Retirement planning
- John Rekenthaler, "For many people, what ends up mattering is not retiring early but rather possessing the option to do so. Freedom is power. So is financial independence." (morningstar.com)
- Time frame matters when considering the timing around retirement. (perdiem.blog)
- Seven non-financial assets you want to have in retirement. (blog.acadviser.com)
- It's easy to end up in retirement and technically be considered 'wealthy.' (humbledollar.com)
Houses
- You can't really lump your home in with your other investments. (compoundadvisors.com)
- Be realistic when it comes to estimating the costs of home improvement projects. (humbledollar.com)
Investing
- How letting go of your investing hobby can free up for other activities. (worth.com)
- The keys to investing success involve doing less, not more. (thefinancialbodyguard.com)
Personal finance
- Financial goals change over time but systems can stay in place. (thesimpledollar.com)
- Six steps to getting your finances in order as you start your career. (thomaskopelman.com)
- Five financial topics to discuss before marriage. (mullooly.net)
- 15 ways to pursue happiness including "avoiding comparisons." (humbledollar.com)
