What we are reading: For week ending October 27, 2017

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.

This Couple Is Retiring at 38 and 41. Here's How They Did It
Early retirement may seem like a dream, but both temperamentally and financially it's not for everyone

Keeping personal finance on track: Ignore these myths on credit cards, loans and mutual funds
Here are some tips to keep your personal finance in place.

Do You Really Need a Financial Advisor?
It's the best first step before you invest.

Do You Have a Written Financial Plan?
Uncross your fingers and grab a pen right now. Here's a selection of points your retirement financial plan needs to cover.

Retiring Soon? You May Spend a Lot Less Than You Expect
For many retirees, an 80% replacement rate—widely used in financial services—can overstate the amount of savings they need by around 20%. Why this mismatch?