The roller coaster ride continues! We’ve seen big up days followed by big (sometimes BIGGER) down days. While it’s true that volatility is the norm in the stock market, it doesn’t mean it’s fun to deal with. Hang in there!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘CPI: Imperfect But Useful’ – Barry Ritholtz – The Big Picture
- As much as we want it, there is no perfect model or statistic. However, there are useful parts to most of them. Barry discusses the shortfalls of using CPI to measure inflation, but also points out where it holds up.
‘Why Everyone Needs an Inheritance Strategy’ – Casey Mullooly – Mullooly Asset Management
- It’s important to have an inheritance strategy in place BEFORE something goes wrong. In our latest blog post, we outline how to make sure you don’t leave behind a mess and add to the already difficult circumstances for your beneficiaries.
‘The Best Places to Park Your Short-Term Investments’ – Christine Benz – Morningstar
- Figuring out what to do with your money is difficult. If it’s needed in the short-term, you likely don’t want to be taking too much risk with it. But where should you put it? Christine breaks down a few options for you in her latest post.
‘Most Investment Advice is a Tax Not a Benefit’ – Tony Isola – A Teachable Moment
- In today’s society, in almost every aspect of life, we are flooded with an overwhelming number of options. When it comes to investing, Tony writes about why MORE choices may not be the best thing, but simply BETTER choices would be more helpful.
ENJOY!
