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Wanted: Free financial advice
Wanted: Free financial advice
5:48am: Most planners will give you a free consultation, but good advice will probably require more than that. (more)
Do I really need a 'CFP'?
May 7: Certified Financial Planners are one of the better known designations in the world of financial expertise. But those letters aren't necessarily a guarantee you're getting sound advice. (more)
How financial planners earn their fees
May 1: There's nothing wrong with paying a financial adviser for her services. But make sure you're getting something for those fees. (more)
What a good financial adviser can do for you
Apr 23: There are plenty of good planners out there. You just have to know what to look for. (more)
What your planner should be saying now
Apr 16: Worried about the bear market? Your adviser shouldn't be. (more)
3 rules of investing: Location, location, location
Apr 9: Choosing an asset allocation is only the first step. Your asset location can be just as important to your investments. (more)
Are investment newsletters worth $300?
Mar 26: There are plenty of gurus out there claiming they can beat the market, and they're willing to show you how for a newsletter subscription fee of a few hundred bucks. Are they worth it? (more)
Are American Funds a good buy?
Mar 19: The fund family has a great performance record, but there are other factors that determine future returns. (more)
What your adviser doesn't know might hurt you
Mar 13: Some planners really don't know very much more than you do about finance. Here's how to make sure you find one that does. (more)
The myth of the market crystal ball
Feb 28: Trying to predict market swings usually results in buying and selling at all the wrong times. (more)
The right time for a conservative portfolio
Feb 20: Age isn't the only factor in deciding when to safeguard your retirement nest egg. You need to assess your willingness and need for risk before you can decide on when to change your investment mix. (more)
When it's time to dump your broker
Feb 13: Lousy short-term performance doesn't necessarily mean your financial adviser is a dud. But there are some red flags that may tell you it's time to pull the plug. (more)
Where to invest for the short term
Feb 7: If you need to tap the cash in five years, stay away from volatile investments like stocks. (more)
Truth or dare for your financial adviser
Jan 30: Put your prospective planner's frankness to the test with these four tough questions. (more)
Bear market: Don't get spooked
Jan 23: Human beings tend to get emotional in a down market. But those that can endure the pain, will reap the benefits. (more)
Investing $600K: Lump sum vs. little by little
Jan 16: Dollar cost averaging may not guarantee you better returns than lump-sum investing, but it has other advantages that might bring a better yield over the long run. (more)
Market upside without the risk
Jan 10: Beware of annuities promising high returns at low risk. Most clients would do better investing on their own. (more)
When to tell your planner you'll sleep on it
Jan 4: Why you shouldn't rush to act on advice, no matter how good it sounds. (more)
Putting your nest egg in one basket
Dec 26: A new home could make you happier, but mortgaging your net worth is a risk most retirees can't afford. (more)
Toughing out market ups and downs
Dec 18: It may be painful to watch your 401(k) value plummet when the market takes a hit, but don't press the panic button. (more)
The wrong place to find income for life
Dec 13: High fees and tying up your money. How to avoid bad advice from planners who warn you'll run out of money. (more)
Protect your family without breaking the bank
Dec 6: You may need a Ph.D. to understand the terms of life insurance, but the economics are simple. (more)
Planners preying on military personnel
Nov 29: The government offers a great retirement plan for the military. Don't let a bad advisor steer you into something worse. (more)
Kicking the fund-trading habit
Nov 15: If you're not getting good results, and you're not even having fun, active investing is not for you. (more)
The truth about 'can't-lose' funds
Nov 8: The promise of great returns with no risk. Sounds great until you read the fine print. (more)
Buh-bye to a fee-grubbing adviser
Nov 1: High-cost investments can undermine long-term retirement savings. If that's what a planner is selling, walk away. (more)
Ditching a dreadful money manager
Oct 25: How to find a financial planner who will actually make you money, and not fritter your wealth on poor investments and high costs. (more)
Extra boost for an extreme saver
Oct 18: If you've already got the will to be financially independent, these three steps will speed things along. (more)
Home buying: Lies planners will tell you
Oct 10: When deciding how much mortgage to take on, the math is pretty simple. (more)
Planner's promise too good to be true
Oct 2: Your financial planner may not be outright lying. But be skeptical of pledges to cut costs. (more)
Retirement savings doomed by high fees
Sep 25: A reader is paying too much for IRA management and is getting poor results. The Mole has a solution. (more)
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