What we are reading: For week ending October 14, 2016

At ET Wealth, we know that your time is precious. There is information overload for investors and not all of it would be useful and helpful in decision making. And, it's true even for us.

So, along with the ET Wealth's daily dose of articles on personal finance, we will help bring to your notice some truly interesting articles/blogs/videos in the realm of personal finance from across the globe. These are interesting pieces we have read over the week and found.

Investing for a 115-year life span -- and a 50-year retirement

If human beings can live 115 years, as a study in 'Nature' suggests, what steps should investors take to plan for a potential 50-year retirement?

Emerging equities outshine developed markets
In late 2016, the pendulum is swinging back again, with investors citing several reasons for renewed confidence in emerging market equities. Among the most surprising? Their politics are relatively more stable than in the developed world.

How do you know how much income you need in retirement?
Pinning down realistic spending goals for retirement is far easier said than done. Most people have no idea what they want to spend in retirement, and they don't even really know how to begin figuring it out. If that's you, it's completely normal. But there are a couple different ways to approach the problem.

Want to buy a mutual fund in Singapore? Pass a test
Under new investor-protection rules that take effect Jan 1, investors in the tightly controlled city-state must possess certain educational qualifications related to finance or have relevant work or trading experience to buy funds directly. Will something similar happen in India?

5 Personal finance tips for retirees
As a retiree, you may have certain financial constraints and concerns. Here are some money management tips to help you along.