Wealth and Wisdom: Week of March 2, 2026
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It looks as if tariffs will be with us for a while longer. Despite a Supreme Court rebuke and members of Congress who seem reluctant to run on the issue this November, President Trump is pressing on. Two things seem unlikely for the time being, however: (1) relief from rising consumer prices caused by the tariffs; and (2) refunds for the businesses that have been paying them.
All of this has made the financial markets choppy lately. But if that bothers you, step back and remember that the best returns have come to investors willing to play the long game, aptly illustrated in Item #3 below.
Millions of people are expected to drop ACA health insurance this year – which will likely drive up premiums for those who keep it. (Reading time: 7 minutes)
Robotics and automation could replace one in every five U.S. jobs over the next two decades. See if yours is vulnerable. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
It depends on what asset category you picked, of course – but in the end the best choice was abundantly clear. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
If you crave excitement, cryptocurrency, meme stocks, private equity, and other shiny objects might be for you – but probably not if you’re trying to build wealth over time. (Reading time: 4 minutes)
Politics and investing make strange bedfellows – so judge this new government savings plan based on what it can do for your family. (Reading time: 5 minutes)
Ten good lessons to impart to your children – based on their age. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
The IRS lists the errors it sees taxpayers make most often – and a lot of them are genuine forehead-smackers. (Reading time: 2 minutes)
You would think all advisors would be required to put your interests ahead of their own – but somehow that’s still not the case. (Reading time: 6 minutes)
Deciding where to withdraw the funds you’ll need to pay the bills once you stop working can have a huge impact on your taxes. (Reading time: 4 minutes)
I found these statistics to be surprising and eye-opening – and most of them have little to do with money. (Reading time: 6 minutes)
Words to the Wise
“Complexity gives a comforting impression of control, while simplicity is hard to distinguish from cluelessness.”
– Morgan Housel
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