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Saturday links: masochistic mental games

Abnormal Returns

arstechnica.com) Why it's time to start taxing cars by weight. axios.com) Energy The state of Minnesota is set to go to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. washingtonpost.com) How to achieve functional longevity in retirement. huddleup.substack.com) Why pro athletes are subject to taxes in so many jurisdictions.

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Generation X Is Doomed Part 71

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Yet another piece from Yahoo Finance about the jackpot that Gen-X is in when it comes to being able to retire. Someone who is today 50 making $75,000 (I saw that as an average salary in some article recently), wanting to retire at 67 in 2040 can expect to get $26,596 ($2133/mo) from Social Security in today's dollars.

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Join The Bond Market Resistance!

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

An individual 20 year treasury bond bought when yields were at their lowest will return 100 cents on the dollar when it matures in 2040. They are not intended to constitute legal, tax, securities or investment advice or a recommended course of action in any given situation.

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How Your Health Should Factor Into Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

Consider buying disability insurance According to the Social Security Administration, about one in four 20-year-olds will become disabled before reaching retirement age. Invest in long-term care insurance It is projected that by 2040, about one in five Americans will be 65 or older. becomes critical. Here are some options: 1.

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How Financial Advisors Can Help Protect Elderly Clients From Fraud

WiserAdvisor

is expected to have an astounding 80 million older people aged 65 and above by 2040. This is a common way to target an individual’s retirement savings. Retirement savings are a limited pool of money, and keeping track of expenditure can ensure optimal utilization and establish sensible spending habits.

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2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting

Brown Advisory

Buffett has invested in companies that had retired 70% of their shares over time, so he likes the idea of companies buying shares at a discount to intrinsic value. will turn socialist in 2020, 2040 or 2060. KHC makes a good business return, earning approximately $6 billion before taxes on $7 billion of tangible capital.

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2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting

Brown Advisory

Buffett has invested in companies that had retired 70% of their shares over time, so he likes the idea of companies buying shares at a discount to intrinsic value. will turn socialist in 2020, 2040 or 2060. KHC makes a good business return, earning approximately $6 billion before taxes on $7 billion of tangible capital.