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‘It’s hard to get straight answers.’ I recently saw $100K go ‘poof’ — and after 9 years of ups and downs with my adviser, I haven’t earned a dime. Where do I turn for help?

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended savings account in September 2023 — and it’s paying an enticing 5.25%

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Here’s who does not need to work with a financial adviser

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‘They all promise to help’ but I couldn’t find a financial adviser who would give me a one-time plan for managing my money myself. Can you help?

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‘I couldn’t sleep last night.’ I’m 58 with $620K in my 401(k) and a $1.7M house — but live in California. What’s my move? Should I hire a pro?

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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?

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Even when he loses money, he charges me 1%. So should I get a new financial adviser?

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Fed holds rates steady, but hints at another hike to come. What might happen to savings and CD rates in 2023? 

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Fed’s inflation fight was already tough. Washington chaos could make it harder.

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This savings account is now paying an enticing 6.17% — and 9 other high-yield savings accounts with high APYs in October 2023

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My 8-year-old son was given $35,000 in gold bars. Do we hold onto them — or sell and invest the money?

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Why home insurance premiums have skyrocketed

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‘Bond king’ Bill Gross says investors should shun stocks and bonds. Here’s what he’s buying instead.

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We have $760,000 saved and $10,000 a month in Social Security and pensions. Should we donate our RMDs to charity?

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Wells Fargo downgrades four regional banks and highlights four top names in analyst shift

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U.S. bond market is sending recession warning, and Friday’s jobs report could hold the next clue, Jeff Gundlach warns

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Does job hopping still increase your salary?

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‘What happens if we marry?’: My boyfriend gives his daughter $3,000 a month and pays for his ex-wife’s car. Is this a problem?

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I have $2M and am paying my financial adviser 1%. How often should we speak? (Psst: Pros say this is the minimum.)

Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:15 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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I have $47K in student debt and $1.2K in credit card debt, but will be making $73K a year soon. I don’t know about money though, so what’s my move?

Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:25 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m 60, have ‘well into seven figures’ saved and my only debt is a $60K HELOC. Do I need a financial adviser to help, or can I navigate this myself?

Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:27 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Plenty of CDs and savings accounts now pay 5% or higher. These 2 questions can help you pick which is right for you.

Sep. 15, 2023 at 3:25 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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With impressive APYs — sometimes up to 6% or 7% — CDs are tempting. But here’s when CDs just aren’t worth it.

Sep. 14, 2023 at 9:01 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks 10 banks where you can earn 5.2% — and higher — on your savings account right now

Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:17 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks ‘They all have 2 areas of concern that I do not like.’ I have seven figures saved, and I’ve interviewed a bunch of financial advisers. These are the two things they’ve all told me — what should I do about it?

Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:48 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks This bank is offering a $25,000 bonus if you move your money there — and have a lot of it

Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:29 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks 10 of the best CD rates for September 2023 (we’re talking up to 7.19% APY)

Sep. 11, 2023 at 1:41 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks ‘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?

Sep. 9, 2023 at 3:41 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks ‘I’m paycheck to paycheck.’ I make $350K a year, but have $88K in student loans, $170K in car loans and a mortgage I pay $4,500 a month on. Do I need professional help?

Sep. 9, 2023 at 2:18 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks Are you too rich for CDs?  Why this high-net-worth investing pro doesn’t recommend CDs to wealthy clients — despite some paying 5%

Sep. 9, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks How much money do you need to retire? Better consider these 8 often-overlooked things.

Sep. 9, 2023 at 11:39 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks 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?

Sep. 9, 2023 at 9:54 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I retired at 62, am living on a pension and Social Security, and have an IRA but haven’t withdrawn from it. For my whole life, I did all my investing on my own. But with so much at stake now, do I need professional help?

Sep. 9, 2023 at 9:03 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks If you don’t talk to your financial adviser at least this often, it could be a red flag

Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:43 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks One surprising question you should ask any financial adviser you might hire — their answer could be a huge red flag

Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:06 a.m. ET
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Picks 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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Picks ‘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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Picks 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