Journal Club 04-19-24 – Passive Income MD

Welcome to Journal Club 04-19-24! Each week, I curate a JOURNAL CLUB where I share articles that have impacted me. Stay safe and take care!

Did you know you can optimize Social Security benefits by delaying collection and using retirement account withdrawals to supplement income? This is known as the Bridge Strategy. The Physician on FIRE explains the key factors to consider when collecting Social Security and discusses their personal decision to delay benefits while utilizing the Bridge Strategy in the article – How to Maximize Social Security with the “Bridge Strategy”.

The journey of personal finance and investing involves constant evolution. The author of Retire Before Dad shares their experience of transitioning from a complex portfolio to a simpler one in order to enjoy retirement without the burden of managing a complicated financial setup. They also provide tips for ensuring growth by aiming for simplicity in the post – How I’m Simplifying my Portfolio for Retirement.

The stock market landscape is evolving, with factors like money flowing into index funds and stocks being seen as a savings vehicle impacting its trajectory. The Irrelevant Investor discusses this shift in the article – Why Are U.S. Stocks So Expensive?

Within the realm of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), there are different approaches like FatFIRE and MoFIRE. The Darwinian Doctor explores these options and the path to achieving financial independence while emphasizing the importance of aligning financial goals with personal preferences in the post – Fatty Flavors of FIRE: FatFIRE and MoFIRE.

Have you come across any interesting articles? Feel free to share them in the comments!

Thank you for reading and sharing,

Peter