Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at how money clarifies your priorities in life.
Quote of the Day
"Retirement is more than a transition in our relationship with money. It is a major shift in our sense of self. The work that has defined our lives for decades begins to fade from view."
(Blair duQuesnay)
Podcasts
- Tim Ranzetta talks with Morgan Housel about the psychology of money. (ngpf.org)
- Jonathan Fields talks wealth and psychology with Patrice Washington host of the “Redefining Wealth Podcast.” (goodlifeproject.com)
- Jordan Harbinger talks with Dr. Brad Klontz — co-author of "Money Mammoth: Harness The Power of Financial Psychology to Evolve Your Money Mindset, Avoid Extinction, and Crush Your Financial Goals." (jordanharbinger.com)
- How to invest in retirement including simplifying your investments. (peterlazaroff.com)
Housing
- Why you shouldn't count on your home appreciating in value after costs, etc. (humbledollar.com)
- How HGTV has changed home design in America. (theatlantic.com)
- On the unique challenges of clearing out a house after some one has passed. (marketwatch.com)
Investing
- Investors have needs that spread over time. (pragcap.com)
- There is a downside to focusing closely on your portfolio. (humbledollar.com)
- Four things to know about investing including 'Investing is a habit, not an act.' (dariusforoux.com)
Family
- Some financial things to do when you get married. (humbledollar.com)
- Not everyone wants to merge their finances when they get married. (thecut.com)
Retirement
- The transition into retirement is a challenging one and not necessarily because of the finances. (blairbellecurve.com)
- Why retirees are reluctant to spend. (ofdollarsanddata.com)
- How to get health insurance if you retire early. (kiplinger.com)
Personal finance
- Jack Raines, "A lack of money makes you a slave to your wages. Too much money makes you a slave to your net worth." (youngmoney.co)
- Five things to do after you get your first job including 'Start saving for retirement immediately.' (wapo.st)
- When in doubt choose quality over quantity. (onefrugalgirl.com)
- Seven helpful personal finance calculators to check out. (thomaskopelman.com)
- A rave review for "Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life" by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans. (getrichslowly.org)
- Don't leave your charitable goals to future generations. (abnormalreturns.com)
- Not taking a vacation is ultimately counterproductive. (tonyisola.com)
- The hedonic treadmill is real. (bestinterest.blog)