Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at how the utility of money changes over your lifetime.
Quote of the Day
"Time is the most precious resource on earth. It must be protected at all costs."
(Michael Batnick)
FI
- Ten lessons from pursuing financial independence including 'Most people are really after semi-retirement.' (aussiefirebug.com)
- Rising asset values are allowing more people to retire early. (wsj.com)
- FIRE isn't going to solve other problems in your life. (tawcan.com)
- Financial security will not bring 'peace and joy.' (humbledollar.com)
Retirement
- The many ways in which older Americans are at-risk of financial scams. (humbledollar.com)
- In praise of Social Security. (financialducksinarow.com)
Investing
- Why diversification often feels bad. (peterlazaroff.com)
- In case you need a reminder that active investing is difficult. (bankeronwheels.com)
- Wall Street has been taking advantage of customers for a long time. (tonyisola.com)
- Don't hold your breath for higher rates on your short-terms savings. (wsj.com)
Tradeoffs
- Cameron Rufus, "Life is about tradeoffs and priorities." (wealthfoundme.com)
- You have to do hard things to build wealth. (dariusforoux.com)
- Your future self will appreciate your actions today. (humbledollar.com)
Housing
- Measuring the return to homes is tricky. Don't let the past decade fool you. (awealthofcommonsense.com)
- What people regret about buying a new house. (grow.acorns.com)
- Why context matters when it comes to talking about debt. (tker.co)
Q&A
- A money-focused Q&A with Ramit Sethi author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich." (thecut.com)
- A Q&A with Paco de Leon author of "Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances." (riaintel.com)
Personal finance
- Four personal finance debates that are overwrought. (humbledollar.com)
- There is no one right way for couples to manage their shared finances. (wsj.com)
- How a 'shame spiral' can prevent people from confronting their money issues. (evidenceinvestor.com)
- Just about everyone needs to do some estate planning. (whitecoatinvestor.com)
- On the benefit of giving with a 'warm hand.' (humbledollar.com)
- You may treasure your stuff. Other people don't. (humbledollar.com)
- How to assemble an alternative to Amazon Prime. (wired.com)
