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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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A checking account at 7.5%, a CD at 7.19%: APYs like this are tempting, but here’s what to know if you’re chasing those 7% returns

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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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6 things student loan borrowers need to consider now before loan payments are due in October

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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?

Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:51 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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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?

Sep. 3, 2023 at 7:47 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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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?

Sep. 2, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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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?

Sep. 2, 2023 at 8:58 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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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

Aug. 29, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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How to pay off student loans fast

Sep. 2, 2023 at 3:09 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Student loan forgiveness FAQs: Loan forgiveness programs, details, alternatives and more

Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:55 p.m. ET

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When do student loan payments resume?

Aug. 30, 2023 at 8:39 a.m. ET

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Student loan payments resume in October. Here are 5 things to do now if you can’t pay them back.

Jul. 18, 2023 at 11:31 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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The Supreme Court votes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here are 4 things to consider when loan payments start again

Jun. 30, 2023 at 12:18 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Homeowners have lost $108 billion in home equity since early 2022, new report finds. What does this mean if you’re considering a HELOC?

Jun. 13, 2023 at 6:27 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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He sold the Playboy Mansion, Walt Disney Estate and hundreds more homes. 4 things this real estate guru says you need to know about the housing market now

Jun. 23, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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With 2.4 million Tik Tok followers, this former Wall Street trader says this is how the ‘ultra wealthy’ really invest (and psst: it’s pretty simple)

Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:18 p.m. ET by Caroline Hroncich

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Warren Buffett once said this was ‘probably the best single measure of where valuations stand.’ Should you use it when you invest?

Aug. 21, 2023 at 4:10 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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I’m 24, drive a ‘lousy’ car and save a lot. I’m considering a financial planner to help me invest, but will the investment gains ‘just get sucked up by the fees?’

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

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George Soros has a big stake in this stock — but it’s posted a roughly 8.5% loss this year. Are there lessons in this for regular investors?

Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:03 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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My financial adviser swears his all-in fee ‘will never exceed 1.75%.’ But does this seem ‘excessive’?

Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:31 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’m ‘clueless’ about investing and ‘don’t know where to start.’ I am considering a financial adviser, but is it really worth the money?

Jul. 31, 2023 at 12:41 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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CDs vs. bonds: What’s the difference?

Jul. 27, 2023 at 9:20 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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These are billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s 8 keys to being a successful investor. What can regular investors learn from his success?

Jul. 21, 2023 at 1:38 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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I’m a ‘hands off’ investor who puts ‘a lot of trust’ in my financial adviser to make smart money decisions for me. But is he sharing enough information with me?

Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:38 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Are you saving enough for retirement? What the average 401(k) balance looks like

Jul. 8, 2023 at 9:38 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Warren Buffett keeps buying millions of shares of this company despite the stock’s decline this year of nearly 10%. Should you join him?

Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:18 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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With some CDs now paying over 5%, don’t invest less than this amount, one pro tells us

Jun. 12, 2023 at 6:17 a.m. ET by Caroline Hroncich

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Student loan payments resume next month. This is the No. 1 thing borrowers need to do now, says the executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance

Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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How do student loans work?

Sep. 1, 2023 at 9:07 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘An incredibly wealthy person who ended up bouncing checks.’ This is the worst financial mistake one adviser had ever seen — and there’s a lesson (or two) in it for us all.

Aug. 26, 2023 at 4:24 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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This CD pays 6.5% APY. Tempting, for sure — but do you qualify?

Aug. 25, 2023 at 12:24 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘Returns that would’ve been unheard of a couple years ago.’ Make this money move now to ‘avoid leaving money on the table,’ one pros tells us.

Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:04 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Yes, plenty of CDs are paying 5% and higher. But here’s what not to do with CDs right now, one pro tells us.

Aug. 19, 2023 at 2:44 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Despite some paying 5%, one adviser tells us high-yield savings accounts are ‘overrated’ for this reason. But others say, no way.

Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:47 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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The 7% CD has arrived. Here’s the deal.

Aug. 12, 2023 at 10:20 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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If you’re worried about your bank’s health, here’s what accounts are, and are not, insured by the FDIC.

Aug. 9, 2023 at 2:49 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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10 of the best-paying savings accounts for August 2023 (and psst: they all pay over 5%)

Aug. 8, 2023 at 9:32 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Well, hello, 5.75% CDs: These are 10 of the best-paying CDs this month

Aug. 4, 2023 at 11:58 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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These 2 CDs are now paying 5.75%. Here’s who can get this high rate.

Aug. 2, 2023 at 1:11 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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This beloved mattress is now on sale for just $337 for a queen — and 4 other of our favorite Labor Day mattress sales

Sep. 4, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Walmart just doubled gas savings for these customers. Do you qualify?

Aug. 18, 2023 at 2:07 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: You can now get a free $30 Costco gift card when you buy the gold Costco membership for just $60

Aug. 17, 2023 at 3:05 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Price Drop: Looking to learn a new language? A lifetime subscription to Babbel is now just under $130

Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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I sleep on these cooling sheets every night and love them — and they’re now on sale for 20% off

Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:23 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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5 tips to help you do your back-to-school shopping like a pro

Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:21 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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This may be the best cat litter you’ve never heard of.

Aug. 8, 2023 at 2:07 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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It’s the last day to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. 10 surprisingly awesome things you may want to snag before it ends.

Aug. 6, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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5 of the best laptop deals right now, including $200 off Apple’s MacBook Air and Pro

Aug. 4, 2023 at 2:49 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Sleep hot? These $35 sheets are the best cooling bed sheets in America, according to an analysis of 10 different review sites

Jul. 27, 2023 at 11:14 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Walmart is now offering its Walmart+ membership for $49 a year to millions. Here’s who qualifies for that discount.

Jul. 20, 2023 at 3:42 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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‘The price and quality are seriously hard to beat.’ This well-reviewed mattress is now on sale for just $253. I tried it, and it lives up to the hype.

Jul. 5, 2023 at 1:17 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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U.S.’s annual inflation rate is 5%. But here are 10 things that are actually cheaper now than they were a year ago.

Apr. 15, 2023 at 3:16 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended vacuum for pet hair in America — and it’s on sale now for just $135

Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Sick of Netflix and Hulu? You can get a $169 lifetime subscription to this documentary streaming service. Here’s who might, and might not, like it

Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:54 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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If you’re a gamer, this new PlayStation bundle deal may be worth a look

Aug. 20, 2022 at 7:36 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Amazon is now offering three months — for free — of its premium Audible membership

Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:16 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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3 useful sites — that you may not know about — to buy tickets to concerts, sporting events, shows and more

Jul. 24, 2022 at 6:54 a.m. ET by James Kay

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5 of the best-rated laptops you can buy right now, including a new MacBook for under $1,000

Jul. 23, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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‘We’re definitely seeing TV deals ramp up.’ 8 best TV deals happening now on OLED, LED and more TVs

Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:38 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’ve designed recording studios for Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen and Aerosmith — and these are the speakers, headphones and soundbars I use in my own home for ‘fantastic’ quality music

Jul. 3, 2022 at 3:24 p.m. ET

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5 best TV deals right now, including $1,100 off a TV with ‘the best picture we’ve ever seen from an OLED TV’

Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:13 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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The best Father’s Day tech deals, including the Amazon Echo, Apple AirPods, GoPro and more

Jun. 18, 2022 at 8:28 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Inflation is the highest it’s been since 1981. But prices on these 3 popular products have actually fallen significantly this year

Jun. 16, 2022 at 11:03 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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