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    Craig Slayen

    Craig Slayen

    Principal, Cypress Partners

    Craig Slayen is a principal at Cypress Partners., a financial planning and investment management firm in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    Latest articles by Craig Slayen

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    Why You Should Delay Social Security Benefits

    retirement And the three reasons you might opt to claim sooner.

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    • A person sitting at a desk, holding a pen, with a calculator, piggy bank and a stack of coins

      What Should Bond Investors Do Now?

      investing Don't worry about whether interest rates will rise; focus on your investing goals and what bonds do for your portfolio.

      By Craig Slayen Published 27 September 16

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      Why You May Not Be Beating the Market Right Now

      investing Even if it's not matching the S&P 500's recent heady returns, a well-diversified portfolio is still your best bet in the long run.

      By Craig Slayen Published 2 August 16

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    • A person sitting at a desk, holding a pen, with a calculator, piggy bank and a stack of coins

      Is This the End of Conflicted Financial Advice?

      Financial Planning For now, the fiduciary rule is set to only govern your retirement investments, but it should ultimately improve standards for all investing advice.

      By Craig Slayen Published 23 June 16

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