We talk about how plans can look good on paper, but not come to fruition in reality. This is true in financial planning, but it’s especially true for the 2021 New York Mets. The team looked GREAT on paper until 16 (17? I can’t keep count) regular players got injured. But like a financial plan, it’s time to adapt and make changes to stay afloat. Luckily, the Mets seem to be doing that sitting at 22-20 technically in first place in the NL East. We’ll see how long they can last without reinforcements.
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘The End of an Era’ – Michael Batnick – The Irrelevant Investor
- Times have certainly changed over the years in the financial industry. Michael shares a story from when he was getting started back in 2008, and how the landscape of “cold-calling” is almost completely gone in today’s world.
‘Are You Owed Unpaid Wages?’ – Will Forero – Pryor Law
- If you’re an hourly employee – listen up! Will has been dealing with a handful of unpaid wage cases lately, and used this post to educate hourly workers on their rights to potential unpaid wages. When families are hurting financially, it’s even more important nowadays to make sure you’re getting paid properly.
‘Is Now the Time to Cash Out Some Home Equity?’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- Homeowners seem to be in pretty good shape generally speaking. Ben takes a look at whether now is a good time to take money out of a fully paid up house to invest in the market. Good or bad idea? Find out in this post.
‘Behavioral Biases Could Be Causing You Financial Harm’ – Sarah O’Brien – CNBC
- A new study from Morningstar on behavioral biases continues to shed light on the impact these biases have on our financial wellbeing. This article takes a look at how we can identify these biases and/or minimize them.
ENJOY!
