There’s a TON of headlines and information swirling around the financial media now that the election is behind us. It’s even more important now to try and sift through the noise and figure what all of this means for YOU. I can guarantee that a LOT of it, means nothing to you.
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘Presidential Terms, Recessions, & Bear Markets’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- A reader had asked Ben which presidential candidate would be worse for the economy and the stock market. Ben waited until after the election to answer it, but he said his answer wouldn’t have changed. In general, ignore politics when you’re investing because they don’t really matter.
‘Cut Your 2024 Taxes Before It’s Too Late’ – Laura Saunders – The Wall Street Journal
- We’re heading into the end of the year as we begin November, and it’s not too late to improve your tax situation before we jump into 2025. This post outlines some improvements you could make in regards to taxes before the year ends.
‘It’s Time to Bring 401(k)s into the 21st Century’ – Shlomo Benartzi – The Wall Street Journal
- It’s been a long time since the 401(k) plan was created, and the landscape of working and retirement has changed over the years. This plan suggests ways to improve the mobility of 401(k)s and help bring the retirement plan space into this century.
‘We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending” – Christine Benz – Morningstar
- We’re taught to save, save, save leading up to retirement. But once you get there, it can be harder than you think to actually SPEND. Christine talks about underspending in retirement in her latest post.
ENJOY!
