Read these quick articles to get the current heartbeat of the financial world

The Wall Street Journal: Social security expected to dip into its reserves this year

CNN Money: Almost half of US families can’t afford basics like rent and food

MarketWatch: Bogle on stock turbulence: ‘never seen a market this volatile to this extent in my career’

MSN: 5 signs of a tax scam to watch out for in 2018

MSN: The ‘fiduciary rule’ may sound boring, but its collapse threatens your retirement

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