Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at the benefits of a Swedish death cleaning.
Quote of the Day
"It’s not that big houses make us unhappy. It’s what we give up in pursuit of them. That’s why so many people can end up house-rich but relationship-poor, vaguely unsatisfied in their bigger homes."
(Michael J. Coren)
Podcasts
- Christine Benz and Ben Johnson talk with Cullen Roche, author of "Your Perfect Portfolio: The Ultimate Guide to Using the World’s Most Powerful Investment Strategies." (morningstar.com)
- Stephen Dubner with an update of “Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?” (freakonomics.com)
Housing
- The Midwest remains a standout for housing affordability. (wsj.com)
- Condo prices have been underperforming single-family homes. (wsj.com)
- Are bigger houses making us unhappy? (msn.com)
Investing
- Investing based on other people's predictions is a recipe for disaster. (contessacapitaladvisors.com)
- Out Q&A with Cullen Roche, author of "Your Perfect Portfolio: The Ultimate Guide to Using the World's Most Powerful Investing Strategies." (abnormalreturns.com)
Taxes
- How the 0% capital gains tax bracket works. (humbledollar.com)
- Future tax rates are a big unknown. (kindnessfp.com)
- Nearly every 401(k) plan now has a Roth option. (cnbc.com)
Family
- You are not entitled to an inheritance. (nextavenue.org)
- Five things couples need to keep in mind about their finances. (wsj.com)
- How to be a good benefactor to the next generation(s). (davidnroberts.com)
- Planning to spend a lot of money, like on a wedding? Call a credit card reward consultant first. (wsj.com)
Stuff
- The case for buying secondhand goods including: 'Quality is typically higher.' (honest-broker.com)
- Five financial benefits of decluttering. (whitecoatinvestor.com)
Personal finance
- Your best financial resolution for 2026 should be automation. (wsj.com)
- A pretty comprehensive financial planning calendar for the year. (morningstar.com)
- When it comes to health and wealth, more isn't always better. (tonyisola.com)
- Safety isn't a number, it's a feeling. (jordangrumet.substack.com)
- How to build empathy for your future self. (whitecoatinvestor.com)
- The symbols we choose to focus on matter. (rootofall.substack.com)
