Tim’s Top Links – 8/4/22

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

‘Does This Look Like a Recession To You?’ – Michael Batnick – The Irrelevant Investor

• If you look in any textbook, the economy should TECHNICALLY be in a recession. But is it?  Michael writes about all of the current contradictions in the economic data that suggest otherwise.

‘IRS Changes Guidelines for Inherited IRAs, Causing Confusion and Pushback’ – Ashlea Ebeling – The Wall Street Journal

• Inheriting money should be easy, right?  Think again!  The rules for inherited IRAs have been changing quite a bit over the last few years, and this article highlights some of the most recent changes.

‘The Fed is Fighting Inflation. So is Remote Work’ – Greg Iacurci – CNBC

• For the better part of this year, the Fed has been focused on lowering inflation as it rose to levels not seen in decades.  This article discusses the other factor helping the fight against inflation: working from home.

‘If You’re Worried About the Economy, Here’s What You Can Do’ – Bourree Lam – The Wall Street Journal

• Americans have been worried about the economy all year, and worried we may be in the midst of a recession.  This article speaks to those who are worried and offers some guidance on what to do about it.

ENJOY!