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8 Tips For Protecting Yourself Against Unexpected Downturns

How can one protect his or her investment portfolio against unexpected downturns? Is it better to diversify heavily, or should one simply keep strong cash reserves in order to take advantage of market changes?

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Stash Away Some Cash As Part Of Your Wealth Management Plan

Do you ever ask yourself, “If ‘cash is king,’ why does my financial professional always want me to stay fully invested?” Who does it benefit most?

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Tips For The Self-Employed: How To Ensure A Stable Financial Future

Ten finance experts from Forbes Finance Council offer their insights into the best retirement and investment options for self-employed individuals.

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Why Those Impressive Financial Credentials Aren't Always So Impressive

Financial advisers often come with a string of letters after their names, but while some should give you confidence in their training, others could just mean they attended a one-day seminar.

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Pay Me Now: Pros and Cons of Adviser Compensation Models

There are three basic ways that financial advisers draw a paycheck. Which is the best option for you?

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Advice From The Experts: Managing Your Finances As A Millennial

Three financial experts from Forbes Financial Council weigh in on what they see the millennial generation experiencing at retirement age and how they would advise millennials to best position themselves now.

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Focus on a Purpose-Based Retirement Portfolio

I have asked thousands of retirees and pre-retirees what retirement means to them. I've heard answers including relaxation, freedom, family, travel, time and more. One thing I never hear is "money."

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What to Do If You Receive A Pension Buyout Offer

Carefully consider the terms of the deal and your personal situation before you make this important retirement decision.

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8 Things Every Couple Should Consider Before Setting Up A Joint Bank Account

When it comes to marriage or a long-term domestic partnership, the whole "What's mine is yours" idea isn't always the wisest way to approach your finances.

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The 9 Steps I Took To Get My Finances Back On Track

Tips from a trio of financial whizzes who broke down a few actions us 20-somethings can take today to start to getting our money on the right track.

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The Best And Worst Places To Hide Your Emergency Cash

In the world of personal finance, where does an "emergency fund" come in, and why save for emergencies at all?

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5 Crazy Money Ideas That Just Might Work

From buying a second home to taking out life insurance on your parents, these aren’t standard tips.