Plenty to catch up on over the weekend, so let’s dive right into Monday’s Top Links. Let’s make it a great week!
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘Can You Change the Way You Feel About Money?’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- How much money would it take for you to feel financially secure? According to a survey, the average American says just about $500,000. Ben writes about the mental aspect of feeling secure with how much money you have saved.
‘Who Benefits From the Proposed Changes to 401(k) Catch Up Contributions?’ – Sarah O’Brien – CNBC
- Currently, Americans over the age of 50 are eligible to use catch-up contributions to send extra money into their retirements accounts. There have been talks about potentially expanding that provision, and this article outlines those changes.
‘Setting an Example’ – Richard Quinn – Humble Dollar
- Sometimes people can impact your life in a few different ways. Whether it’s giving advice or leading by example, Richard writes about how a father can have an impact financially on children.
‘Beware of High Bond Yields’ – Mullooly Asset Podcast
- Do some bond yields seem too good to be true? Well, that’s probably because they are. In this week’s podcast, the guys discuss how “inflation protected” bonds are able to advertise yields that aren’t necessarily real.
ENJOY!