Tim’s Top Links – 4/7/21

It’s Wednesday, so that means another edition of the Mullooly Asset Show is set to publish on our YouTube channel!  Did you miss last week’s episode?  Don’t worry, click here to find EVERY episode of the show.

Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:

‘Demise of the Dollar?’ – Barry Ritholtz – The Big Picture

• There is no shortage of bold claims and beliefs in the market.  One that is constantly swirling around is the “imminent” death of the dollar.  However, Barry shows how simply looking at a chart or two may dispel any truth to that idea.

‘Risk Less Make More’ – Jonathan Clements – Humble Dollar

• We tend to focus on maximizing performance with our investments early in our career, and focus on risk more later in our career.  Jonathan outlines nine thoughts that can help you make better portfolio choices.

‘How Many Months’ Worth of Spending Do You Need in Your Emergency Fund?’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense

• There are the usual rules of thumb surrounding this topic.  Generally you’ll hear anywhere from 3-6 months of living expenses in the bank, but Ben explains how he thinks about it and why it depends.

‘Just 3% of Near-Retirees Can Correctly Answer All of Theses Social Security Questions’ – Lorie Konish – CNBC

• Deciding when to claim Social Security is a big decision, and often becomes emotional for folks.  However, it’s important to at least know all of the facts before making your decision.

ENJOY!