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3 Things Dave Ramsey Says to Stop Buying — and 2 That Are Worth ItDebt-free living starts with smart choices. Here's what Dave Ramsey says to avoid and where your money is well spent.
By Paige Cerulli
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Dave Ramsey Calls Out These 5 Money Mistakes. Are You Guilty?Debt doesn't happen overnight. Dave Ramsey points to several common habits that can make it harder to get ahead financially.
By Sean Jackson
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The 'Serena Williams Rule' of RetirementRather than formally retire, Serena Williams sought an "evolution."
By Alexandra Svokos
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Borrowing Against Your Portfolio: When It Makes SenseA securities-based line of credit can provide access to cash without requiring you to sell eligible investments. These are the opportunities and risks.
By Rich Guerrini
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3 Charitable Giving Strategies for High-Net-Worth PeopleIf you have $1 million or more saved for retirement, these charitable giving strategies can help you give efficiently and save on taxes.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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What Dolly Parton Taught Us About True WealthThe way Dolly Parton lived her life and made business decisions offers the rest of us lessons about money, purpose, resilience, generosity and courage.
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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Defamation vs Protected Opinion: Know Your Legal RisksA reader's minor vehicle dispute shows how jumping to drastic actions without checking the facts or considering the legal risks can land you in legal trouble.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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How to Support Communities With Your Fixed-Income InvestingTired of lending money to Uncle Sam? There are other ways to invest your fixed-income dollars that are secure and can help you do good while doing well.
By Max Kulyk, CRPC®, CSRIC™
