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Bill Bought a Fridge, and Then His Nightmare Began
A Lowe's customer reached out to me after he encountered the retailer's 48-hour return window for major appliances when his brand-new fridge turned out to be defective.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Savvy Marketing Tips for Financial Pros From a Financial Pro
These strategies for marketing, client acquisition and retention can help financial professionals elevate their business and production.
By Matt Neuman Published
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Employee Stock Options: Understanding the Benefits and Risks
The dream of employee stock options includes realities of time, paperwork and market forces.
By Tom Taulli Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on a Little More Uncertainty
The best response to a major geopolitical event is often no response at all, especially if you're looking at the big picture.
By David Dittman Published
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growth
dividend stocks How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy? Income investors know there's no substitute for regular dividend increases over the long haul.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Where to Invest in the Back Half of 2025
The crystal ball has gone dark on Wall Street. Flexibility and diversification will be key in the second half of 2025.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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A Wealth Adviser's Seven Savvy Tips on Alternative Investments
Before taking the leap into investments outside the usual realm of stocks and bonds, make sure you take these seven points into consideration.
By David M. McInnis, MBA, CFP®, CIMA® Published
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What to Do After Losing Your Spouse: An Expert Guide
Some financial decisions need to be made sooner rather than later. In honor of International Widows' Day, here's what you need to know about gathering documents and contacting government agencies and financial institutions.
By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA® Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: This Is the Key to Successful Retirement Planning
You have to focus on what you can control — the inputs — and not obsess over what you can't control — the output. Here's how to do that.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published