Weekly list of curated personal finance articles from around the web.
It still pays to switch jobs… unless you’re a top 5% earner (Money). Sad but true—job hopping is a tried and true method of moving up the earnings ladder.
Two simple 401(k) lessons for new college grads (Center for Retirement Research). Easy ways to get off to a great financial start.
Walmart says faster delivery is changing how people shop (Axios). Is fast delivery causing us to spend more?
How often should you check your investment portfolio (The Evidence-Based Investor). I’m not sure the answer is “almost never,” but it definitely isn’t “daily.”
The estate planning mistake that could leave your family with nothing (Due). Getting your paperwork in order is boring, and essential.
Online sports gambling and virtue (Acton Institute). More words of caution about one of the biggest trends in our culture today.
How to protect your wallet from rental car ‘gotchas’ (Clark Howard). Know what protection your credit card provides before you rent.
What happens to your HSA when you die? Who pays the tax bill (USA TODAY). HSAs are great. If you have one, just be sure you know the implications for your beneficiaries.
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