It’s been a while since we’ve had an edition of Top Links, and for that I apologize! However, the great content hasn’t stopped so we have a handful of great links today to catch up on. Time to dig in!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘Is the U.S. Stock Market as Bad as it Seems?’ – Nick Maggiulli – Of Dollars and Data
- The US stock market had been having a pretty solid bounce back year in 2023, until the summer hit. Now we’re left wondering if the market is really in a good place at all. Nick makes both the good and the bad case in his latest post.
‘Will You Owe Taxes When You Sell Your Home?’ – Christine Benz – Morningstar
- The housing market has boomed over the last few years and it may leave you wondering whether you’ll owe taxes on all these gains or not. Christine breaks down how it all works in this post.
‘Three Things Investment People Hate to Admit’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- As much as people in the industry like to tell you that predicting the future is really hard, they also HATE to admit when they get it wrong. In this post, Ben talks about some things in the market recently that have surprised him.
- Despite the fact that bonds had been beaten down pretty bad in 2022 and into 2023, yields point towards better forward looking returns. So if you’re thinking about buying bonds now, this article will help you understand them better before buying.
ENJOY!
