The past week’s reads:
- I’m the WSJ’s Tax Columnist. Here’s How I Tackle My Own Taxes. Laura Saunders describes her approach to tax preparation and what it teaches her about her family’s finances.
- IBM Reopens Its Frozen Pension Plan, Saving the Company Millions. Another take on IBM’s recent changes to its workplace retirement plan. This New York Times columnist is less optimistic about the change than Morningstar’s John Rekenthaler.
- When Should You Hire a Financial Advisor? Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Ben Carlson provides perspective on whether and when a financial advisor can be helpful, a big industry topic as more Americans turn 65 this year than any prior time in history.