A few years ago, a handful of retailers started opening their doors at midnight on Black Friday. And then it crept up to 10:00 PM on Thanksgiving night. And then 9:00 PM. And then 8:00 PM. You know where this is headed, right?
This year, some stores will be opening as early as 6:00 AM on Thanksgiving. Don’t like it? Then vote with your wallet. Don’t shop at the participating retailers. At least not on Thanksgiving Day. If you do, you lose the right to complain.
And now… Here are some articles that caught my eye this past week:
- Fewer Risks, Greater Rewards — Are value stocks a free lunch?
- Tax Brackets and More for 2014 — Taking a peak ahead to next year.
- Investing in Lego — Believe it or not, we’re witnessing a bull market in little, plastic bricks. People are claiming 10-15% annual returns. I smell a bubble.
- Taxes and the Safe Withdrawal Rate — Taxes represent a (variable) drag on your portfolio, so you need to account for them when planning for the future.
- The Myth of Early Retirement for the Middle Class — Is early retirement a myth for those in the middle class? It depends in part on how you define retirement.
- Getting Ready for the Longevity Haul — With life expectancies on the increase, we need to take steps to improve both our finances and our health.
That’s it. Hope you’ve been having a great weekend.
Great reads!
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