On Dec 31st, Newsweek will cease print production, stating that they “have reached a tipping point at which we can most efficiently and effectively reach our readers in all-digital format.” Not terribly surprising.
Is this the beginning of the end of printed magazines? Only time will tell. But yes, probably. Recall that SmartMoney made a similar move earlier this year.
And now… Here are some articles that caught my eye this past week:
- How Hackable is Your Bank Account? – The security of your bank’s online presence should be the least of your worries. People are the primary weakness.
- Priced In Labor: The 1958 Sears Catalog – An look at how the prices of select items have changes (in relative terms) over the past 50+ years.
- Socially Responsible Investing: Where’s Your Limit? – We invest via broad market indices, so this doesn’t enter into our thinking. But if we bought individual stocks, it probably would.
- Income Replacement Funds vs. Annuities – If you’re looking for income, which should you prefer?
- Spreading Out Investments Over Time – The age old question of dollar-cost averaging vs. lump sum investing. I agree: it’s a psychological debate.
- Your Money or Your Life – Looking for a book on financial independence? Well… This is an excellent place to start.
- The Hidden Benefits of Financial Freedom – Speaking of financial independence…
And finally, the Carnival of Wealth included my post on interest rates and unemployment and the Festival of Frugality included my post on rental car insurance. That’s it. Have a great (holiday) week.
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I couldn’t believe that when I saw the newsweek notice. There is a 100% different feeling thumbing through a magazine rather than scanning an article online. That being said I am not sure I would pay for it vs getting it for free.