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Where's the Best Place to Store $10k Now?Knowing where to store $10k positions you to take advantage of high rates now, with the flexibility to pivot if inflation continues to rise.
By Sean Jackson
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Does Your Insurance Defense Attorney Have a Giant Conflict of Interest?What can you do if you're sued, but the defense attorneys your insurance company hires to protect you seem more interested in protecting their own interests?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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3 Ways to Reclaim Your WealthWith inflation eroding purchasing power, here are three pivots to help you get back ahead of rising costs.
By Sean Jackson
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CDARS: A Tool for Diversifying Your SavingsCDARS offers a streamlined way to spread the money across certificates of deposit at multiple partner banks.
By Ella Vincent
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8 Rules for Choosing the Right Financial AdviserNot all advisers are created equal. Here's how to find one qualified to manage your wealth and protect your legacy.
By Laura Gariepy
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How Much Money Should You Put in a CD?CDs offer guaranteed returns, but locking up too much cash can leave you short when you need it. Here's how to find the right amount.
By Paige Cerulli
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The FIRE Movement Has Changed. Here's What Financial Independence Looks Like TodayRising housing costs, inflation and changing priorities have reshaped the path to financial independence. Here's how today's FIRE strategies differ from the original movement.
By Paige Cerulli
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Where Indexed Universal Life Fits for High EarnersIndexed universal life insurance (IUL) can pair permanent protection with supplemental retirement income, provided the policy is structured properly.
By Mike Walters
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Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund?You want to have cash on hand when the going gets rough. But what's the best way to store it so you'll know what's there for a real emergency fund?
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
