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I live in California, and have a financial adviser who is charging 0.84% to manage my $2.3 million portfolio. Should I switch up how I pay her?

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‘He’s pretty out of his element.’ My father-in-law lost his wife, who had been in charge of their finances. What’s my move?

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One surprising question you should ask any financial adviser you might hire — their answer could be a huge red flag

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I’ve got a $7 million portfolio, but a new adviser wants to charge me 0.9%. Is this even fair?

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‘Our guy feels like a used car salesman.’ We have a financial adviser, but ‘I don’t do much of anything that he advises.’ How should I handle this?

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I’m 70, semiretired and have a $200K Roth IRA and a paid-off home. But I want to go more into stocks. Should I get a financial planner to help?

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‘I see how quickly she spends.’ My daughter will get $150K when she turns 18, but she’s not exactly frugal and I’m worried she’ll blow it. Should I hire a pro to help her?

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‘Some of the highest rates we’ve seen in more than 15 years.’ What this SVP of KeyBank says you should know about CDs right now

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Update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out an important security update

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‘She needs the money for care’: My 103-year-old grandmother’s adviser bought 5 bank stocks. She lost $300,000. Can I sue?

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Here’s why Wall Street may be overreacting about Apple’s China’s challenges

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Confused about how much to tip? Here is a detailed guide

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Retire to Arizona? Seriously?

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VinFast loses more than $140 billion in market cap in two weeks after week-long nosedive for EV maker

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Nio, Alibaba stocks drop as part of broad selloff in the ADS of China-based companies

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When a cardiologist invited his patients to walk with him in a local park, 100 people showed up. It was the beginning of a global program.

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Cruise travel is back but economic uncertainty may cool future demand

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I’m retiring at 65 with $2 million, an $850,000 home and $3,500 a month in Social Security. Should I follow the 4% rule if I don’t want to leave an inheritance?

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Picks 5% and lock it in — or not? Rates for these CDs are at their peak, but these may rise, one pro tells us.

Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:16 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks ‘I finally woke up to reality.’ I’ve been paying a percentage of my investments to a financial adviser for years now, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Is a 1% fee really fair?

Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:40 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks I’m paying my financial adviser 1%, but ‘the only communications I get are invoices.’ So I want to regain sole control of my accounts — without having to talk to him about it. Is this possible?

Aug. 21, 2023 at 6:12 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a $900 per month pension and will get Social Security, but only have $150K in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?

Aug. 19, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks This is one big misconception about retirement, but it’s ‘just not the case,’ the CEO of PNC Investments tells us.

Aug. 18, 2023 at 11:39 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks We’ll get about $7.7K a month from our pensions, but have $24K in credit card debt. Several free advisers have said ‘we’re in good shape’ but we have questions. What’s our move?

Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:24 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks I’m 66, own 5 properties, and wonder if selling might offer ‘a better retirement than being a landlord.’ But I’m struggling to find an adviser to help who isn’t ‘trying to sell me’ something. What should I do?

Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:25 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks ‘I’m stretched thin.’ I’m 23 and make $75K a year living in the Northeast. But between rent and other bills I have ‘very little’ in the bank each month. Should I hire a pro to help?

Aug. 12, 2023 at 3:37 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks I am 60 and plan to retire in March. I have $113K in my 401(k) and no other savings, but I will get an early retirement package of 9 months salary. Should I get a pro to help me?

Aug. 12, 2023 at 12:52 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks Some CD payouts are at 15-year highs. Here’s how to understand how much money you’ll really earn from those 5%-and-higher APYs.

Aug. 12, 2023 at 9:49 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks Inflation stubbornly ticks higher to 3.2% as recession fears remain. Here are 10 money moves to consider

Aug. 10, 2023 at 3:44 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Picks ‘I’m 57 and late to the party.’ I don’t have much in the way of investments, but ‘I’d like to grow what little money I do have.’ Will a financial adviser take a case like mine?

Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:47 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks These 2 banks are now offering $5,000 for opening an account (yes, you read that right). But here’s the catch.

Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Picks With many CDs now paying 5% or more, here’s the No. 1 way to skirt an imminent tax hit on your CD earnings, one pro tells us.

Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks Should I refinance my student loans?

Aug. 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks Have you asked your financial adviser these 8 questions? If not, get on it.

Aug. 7, 2023 at 5:37 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks I’m 93 with a condo that’s paid for and about $250K saved. So far ‘I’ve managed just fine,’ am frugal and in decent health. Still, should I get a pro to help?

Aug. 3, 2023 at 10:48 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks I have $135K saved for retirement, plus other savings. A financial adviser wants to charge me $4,350. Is it fair?

Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:32 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks Tiffany Haddish and Nicki Minaj get this so very right about saving money — and it’s a lesson more of us should learn too

Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:29 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Picks ChatGPT vs. financial adviser: How much money should you save for retirement at every age?

Jul. 29, 2023 at 2:49 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling