Wealth and Wisdom: Week of June 7, 2021
I hope your summer season is getting off to a good start. In case you need more reading material, visit my blog for weekly posts as well as back issues of Wealth and Wisdom.
Have a wonderful week!
Worst time ever to buy a house?
Most of us would probably love to sell our homes at a big profit right now – if only we didn’t have to go buy another one. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
Millennials are doing just fine, thank you
They might have gotten off to a slower start, but the Millennial Generation seems to be about on the same path as their forebears. (Reading time: 8 minutes)
Ready for the next downturn
Here’s what one young investor learned from his first bear market – and what he’ll do differently next time. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
Finding the right financial app
It might not be safe to turn over all of your financial information to an online app. Here’s how to protect yourself. (Reading time: 6 minutes)
Preparing to retire
Here’s a 20-step task list to help get you on schedule for life’s biggest financial goal. (Reading time: 6 minutes)
Spending in retirement
Saving and investing for retirement is the simple part. You’ll also need a distribution strategy when you retire. (Reading time: 4 minutes)
Understanding COBRA
Here’s an encyclopedic guide to hanging onto your health insurance benefits if you lose your job. (Reading time: 19 minutes)
Is your inheritance taxable?
Not likely – but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be receiving everything you were expecting. (Reading time: 4 minutes)
Where to donate used books
If you’ve been reducing clutter during the pandemic, here are 11 ideas for passing along books you no longer want. (Reading time: 7 minutes)
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WORDS TO THE WISE
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