The Retirement Digest is a collection of articles from around the web that I think members of the RFG community might find helpful.

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Biggest List of Senior Discounts 2019 (theseniorlist.com)

This one’s ironic given my post this week, but I couldn’t help sharing it because WOW. I didn’t count them, but there are a ton of discounts available to seniors. Better get used to saying, “Can I have the senior discount?”

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Your Financial Plan is a Compass, Not a Map (yourbrainonstocks.com)

This post was written by my friend Brendan Mullooly and I honestly wish I had thought of the comparison. A great reminder and worth the two minutes it’ll take you to read it.

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Better Than Expected Growth, But Not Yet a Boom (scottgrannis.blogspot.com)

For the advanced investor - this is a great piece that walks through a lot of what’s going on in the economy, bond rates, corporate profits and more.

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Giving to Charity Without Giving Up Your Tax Deduction (forbes.com)

“Fortunately, with a little planning and a special vehicle called a donor-advised fund, you can maintain your charitable giving and still enjoy a tax break. Before I explain the strategy, let’s break down why your charitable donations may not have been rewarded by the IRS this year.”

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What Happens to Your Online Life After You Die (considerable.com)

I’m going to be writing a piece at some point on “digital assets” - something I need to learn more about. This piece is a great primer.

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Hope you found an article or two that might help you in your planning. Enjoy your week!

Thanks for reading!
Ashby Daniels