My first, briefly-held job out of college had nothing to do with finances. In fact, I was so ignorant on the subject that I somehow failed to realize that one […]
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Generally speaking, most of us fall squarely into one camp or another when it comes to the question of whether to hire a financial advisor. This isn’t that debate. What
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For many investors who are still in their working years, the largest single account balance in their portfolios is a 401(k) plan, especially for those who have worked at one
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The concept of an emergency fund is simple. Ideally, we should all have 6 months of expenses put aside in a savings account, just for emergencies. There are generally two
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Asset allocation and diversification are important concepts in investing. Although many investors think of them interchangeably, they are, in fact separate concepts. Asset allocation refers to how you choose to
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Retirement planning is a broad concept. So broad, in fact, that the term is almost useless in discussion without clarification as to context. To one person, retirement planning means directing
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