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When to Choose a Fee-Based Account for Your Retirement Savings
retirement The decision depends on the level of the fee, what services are included, how often you trade and any hidden costs that may eat into your balance.
By Eleanor Laise Published
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4 Steps to Avoiding Investment Scams
Markets Be sure to invest safely.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Form ADV: It’s Like a Background Check for Your Financial Adviser
Financial Planning Investors curious about how their financial professional operates (including fees and any possible conflicts of interest) just need to take a look at their Form ADV. Here's how to read it.
By Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP Published
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Why Your Financial Adviser Doesn’t Text You
Financial Planning Everyone texts, but have you ever gotten a text from your financial planner? Probably not. There are rules about that sort of thing, and FINRA is cracking down.
By Marianna Shafir, Esq. Published
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5 Tips for Dealing with Your Securities Broker
investing "Trust, but verify" is a good motto for dealing with the people who help you buy stocks. Here's how savvy investors can help protect themselves.
By Stephen P. Harbeck Published
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7 Clues for Investors to Look for Within Annual Reports
investing You don’t have to be Warren Buffett to know what makes a company tick.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Why You Need a Fiduciary to Help You Plan Your Retirement
Financial Planning Be sure to check a financial professional's credentials before you take his or her advice.
By Mark Pruitt, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Your Rights and Protections When Working With a Financial Adviser
Financial Planning You can file complaints against financial advisers with government agencies or industry watchdogs.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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How to Avoid Funds That Might Freeze Your Assets
investing Third Avenue Focused Credit’s move to delay paying investors who wanted to redeem their shares shocked the investment world. Here’s how to avoid ending up in a similar predicament.
By Kathy Kristof Published
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