It’s officially the last edition of Top Links in the month of July. Hopefully everyone has a great summer weekend, and we’ll see you all in August!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘9 Questions for the Bull Market’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- As Ben points out, bull markets are certainly more fun than bear markets. However, bull markets can give investors a false sense of security. Ben shares 9 questions he has for the current state of the bull market.
‘The Long and Winding Road to Wealth’ – Charlie Bilello – Compound Advisors
- Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just take a nice, smooth straight line to financial security and wealth? It certainly would, but unfortunately it doesn’t happen that way. Charlie discusses the winding road we all take to find wealth in his latest post.
‘Are You Using Target Date Funds in Your 401(k) Correctly?’ – Mullooly Asset Show
- In this week’s video, Tom discusses a common mishap we see all the time involving target date funds. When you allocate your 401(k) or retirement account to a target date fund, AND other funds, it could really throw off the amount of risk you’re taking.
‘Many Investors Get it Wrong When it Comes to the Fees They Pay’ – Sarah O’Brien – CNBC
- When it comes to selecting investments, fees are very important. This article outlines how many people are unaware of the amount they actually pay for their investments depending on the investment vehicle.
ENJOY!