We’re just about halfway through the year 2021. Isn’t that wild to think about? It feels like just yesterday the calendar turned over from 2020, but here we are. If you made any personal goals for the new year, how are they going? Now might be a good point to reevaluate and maybe even set new goals for the second half of 2021!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘Is $1 Million Still Worth $1 Million?’ – Nick Maggiulli – Of Dollars and Data
- Do you remember the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? I’m sure you do. In this post, Nick writes about how Americans became obsessed with millionaires and looks into whether or not $1 million is still the important financial landmark it once was.
‘The Price You Pay For Safety’ – Mullooly Asset Podcast
- We’ve gotten a handful of calls recently about what to do with “money earning nothing at the bank”. In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the role of savings in a financial plan, as well as what to do when markets are moving sideways, and how “average returns” are usually anything but in the short term.
‘Before You Start Some Post-Pandemic Spending, Make These Money Moves’ – Michelle Fox – CNBC
- It’s been over a year since the pandemic began. With summer knocking on the door, people are itching to start going out and spending money again. This post outlines a few financial moves to make BEFORE you start spending lots of money.
‘Has There Ever Been a Worse Time to Be a Homebuyer?’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- In 2016, Ben wrote the opposite article of this asking if there had ever been a BETTER time to be a homebuyer. The housing environment has certainly shifted over the last 5 years and Ben explains why in his latest post.
ENJOY!
