We’ve made it all the way through October! Happy Halloween! Heading into the last two months of 2023, what are some of your goals? There’s only a few more weeks left in the year to make things happen!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘What is the Average Net Worth by Age?’ – Nick Maggiulli – Of Dollars and Data
- Using data from the latest survey from the Federal Reserve, Nick was able to illustrate net worth by age in his latest post. He looks at the average net worth, as well as the median net worth, how they differ and what they mean.
‘How Much is a 3% Mortgage Worth?’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- It can sometimes be tough to figure out who are the winners and losers in certain financial situations. However, with mortgage rates right now, it’s pretty clear. Ben walks through what a 3% mortgage is worth to someone right now.
‘The Fed Can Wait’ – Justin Lahart – The Wall Street Journal
- The Fed is getting ready to meet once again. This article discusses why the current state of the economy suggests the Fed could wait both on either raising rates further AND cutting rates.
‘Why Working Longer is a Bad Retirement Plan’ – Greg Iacurci – CNBC
- When it comes to retirement planning, banking on working longer isn’t exactly a sound strategy. While some people CAN work longer, there tends to be a number of different factors that make that not the strategy to follow. This articles discusses that and more.
ENJOY!
