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10 Easily Fixable, But Often Overlooked, Financial Planning Itemspersonal finance It’s easy to let important financial tasks slip your mind, so take a minute to check this list for any to-do items you may have forgotten. It could make a big difference in your bottom line.
By Roxanne Alexander, CFP®, CAIA, AIF®, ADPA®
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Turned off by Low CD Rates? Consider a Fixed Annuityannuities CD rates are under 1%, but comparable annuities can pay more than 2% to 3% guaranteed and tax-deferred.
By Ken Nuss
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Thinking of Buying a Fixed Annuity? Ask These Questions Firstretirement Of all the types of annuities out there, a fixed annuity is the one that's most straightforward. Is it the one that's right for you?
By Ken Nuss
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Are Your Bank Deposits Insured?credit & debt As long as your financial institution is federally insured, your deposits are protected — up to certain limits.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Shelter from the Storm: Safe, 'Boring' Financial Products Are Exciting TodayMaking Your Money Last That's especially true for people in their 60s and older. Those looking to earn a little more than what's offered by U.S. Treasury bonds and CDs might want to take a look at deferred fixed annuities.
By Ken Nuss
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Pushing the FDIC $250,000 Limitinsurance If your bank or credit union balance exceeds the limit, you can still be covered by FDIC insurance with planning.
By Sandra Block
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What's an Alpha Manager and Why Do I Need One?Financial Planning You've probably heard of an alpha wolf, but what about an alpha manager? This is the kind of financial adviser that everyone planning an estate should be working with.
By Casey Robinson, CFP
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What You Need to Know About the Shadow Banking System Nowbanking There's a chance that you may have a loan with a "shadow bank" and not even know it. What exactly are shadow banks, and what risks and rewards do they represent?
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative
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Best Banks for Retirees, 2017savings Banks like having retirees as customers because they tend to keep a lot of cash on deposit.
By Lisa Gerstner
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