Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.

This new investing idea isn’t right for your retirement plan (Wall Street Journal). Just because your workplace retirement plan may offer private equity or other “alternative assets” doesn’t mean it’s a good idea for you to invest in them.

Education savings: There’s no time like the present (Modera Wealth Management). The earlier you start saving for your child’s education, the better.

Gen Zers are missing out on hundreds of thousands in free money by ignoring this company policy (Yahoo Finance). If your employer doesn’t offer auto-enrollment into its 401(k) plan, don’t miss out.

How nearly a century of happiness research led to one big finding (NY Times). Invest in the market, sure. But the investments you make in relationships will pay the best happiness dividends.

College countdown: legal documents every parent needs to have (Modera Wealth Management). If your child needs medical care while away at college, you may not be able to talk to the doctor without the proper documents in place.

Fifth Third becomes first bank to offer free wills for all customers (News Release). I don’t usually post anything that sounds promotional, but with so many people not having a will, I thought I’d call attention to this. And while I’m on the freebie path, see also, Barnes & Noble is giving away free kids’ books this summer—here’s how to get one (Good Housekeeping).

Changing your mind: a parent’s guide to tech decisions (Screenagers). If you regret giving your kids access to an electronic device when you did, here are some ideas about reversing course. Also, listen to, Breaking free from the screen time trap with Clare Morell (Christian Parenting podcast).

How trade schools can beat a four-year degree (Foundation for Economic Education). College isn’t the best choice for everyone.

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