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When It Comes to Cash Yields, Cash Is No Longer Trash
With rising interest rates, have we entered a new era of attractive yield on cash and cash equivalents?
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10 Easily Fixable, But Often Overlooked, Financial Planning Items
personal finance It’s easy to let important financial tasks slip your mind, so take a minute to check this list for any to-do items you may have forgotten. It could make a big difference in your bottom line.
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Turned off by Low CD Rates? Consider a Fixed Annuity
annuities CD rates are under 1%, but comparable annuities can pay more than 2% to 3% guaranteed and tax-deferred.
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Thinking of Buying a Fixed Annuity? Ask These Questions First
retirement Of all the types of annuities out there, a fixed annuity is the one that's most straightforward. Is it the one that's right for you?
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Are Your Bank Deposits Insured?
credit & debt As long as your financial institution is federally insured, your deposits are protected — up to certain limits.
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Shelter from the Storm: Safe, 'Boring' Financial Products Are Exciting Today
Making Your Money Last That's especially true for people in their 60s and older. Those looking to earn a little more than what's offered by U.S. Treasury bonds and CDs might want to take a look at deferred fixed annuities.
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Pushing the FDIC $250,000 Limit
insurance If your bank or credit union balance exceeds the limit, you can still be covered by FDIC insurance with planning.
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What's an Alpha Manager and Why Do I Need One?
Financial Planning You've probably heard of an alpha wolf, but what about an alpha manager? This is the kind of financial adviser that everyone planning an estate should be working with.
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What You Need to Know About the Shadow Banking System Now
banking There's a chance that you may have a loan with a "shadow bank" and not even know it. What exactly are shadow banks, and what risks and rewards do they represent?
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