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Investing Basics: Do I Need An Advisor?

Investment advice comes in many forms, with many purposes. Some of it is about budgeting, insurance and spending, some about actual investing for retirement. But take a step back. Does … Read more

Posted on May 6, 2016 by
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3 Questions When Hiring A Financial Advisor

Hiring a financial advisor is tricky. It’s not like selecting a carpet cleaner or a pet-sitter. You can easily hire a different company next time you need your carpets scrubbed, … Read more

Posted on October 16, 2015 by
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When To Hire A Financial Advisor And Why

How often do you see a doctor? Once a year unless you’re sick, right? How about a dentist? Probably twice a year, unless you’re afraid of the dental chair. But … Read more

Posted on October 17, 2014 by
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Quiz: Who Needs A Financial Advisor?

Investing on your own is easy, unless of course it’s incredibly hard. Some of us seem to have the “money gene” and some of us don’t. Which is not to say … Read more

Posted on September 26, 2014 by
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A Simple Test For Any New Investment Idea

Whenever you meet new people, instead of asking the typical “What do you do” question, turn it around. Ask instead, “What do you tell your parents that you do?” This always … Read more

Posted on September 15, 2014 by
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Which Financial Advisor Is Right For You?

Investing for retirement is an understandably difficult topic for many people. There’s a lot of arcane detail involved, and for some just thinking about money induces snores. Yet you know it’s … Read more

Posted on September 8, 2014 by
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How Investing Cost Eats Half Of Your Gains

We all love a bargain, but a funny thing happens when we go to buy. Fear kicks in. What if the product or service we are considering falls short of … Read more

Posted on August 8, 2014 by
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Hidden Fees That Eat Your Retirement Alive

You hear a lot about the unfortunately high cost of 401(k) plans, and they are a walking disaster. But even ordinary savers and investors can fall victim to hidden fees in their retirement plans. … Read more

Posted on May 28, 2014 by
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Hiring An Advisor: 4 Due Diligence Steps

The money world is full of people giving advice, most of it worth exactly what you pay for it: zero. The Internet, cable TV and money magazines are jammed with … Read more

Posted on April 23, 2014 by
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Picking Among Investment Companies: A Primer

If you save money for retirement primarily through a workplace 401k, your choice of investment companies is likely limited. However, if you put money into a separate Roth IRA account … Read more

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