Personal Finance

By Anonymous (not verified), 14 March, 2018
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Watch Out for These 4 Behaviors by Your Financial Professional

Financial regulators work hard every day to protect investors from broker misconduct. But at the end of the day, a diligent and vigilant investor is her own best first line of defense. Here are four behaviors that should have you asking questions.

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Kaitlyn Kiernan ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 9 March, 2018
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Lost Property

The purpose of unclaimed property laws is to protect consumers by ensuring money they are owed is returned to them. But those same laws can also cause potential problems. Follow these steps to help prevent your assets from ending up in your state's unclaimed property fund.

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FINRA Staff ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 5 March, 2018
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Tax Refund

Expecting a tax refund? Here are six smart ways you can use that cash to jumpstart your finances.

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Kaitlyn Kiernan ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 1 March, 2018
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Military Saves Week

From February 26 to March 3, military installations and other organizations will promote good savings behavior, reaching millions of people during Military Saves Week. Don’t miss out. Here are 3 ways to make the most of Military Saves Week.

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Erika Karell ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 27 February, 2018
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ETF vs. Mutual Fund

ETFs and mutual funds are two of the most common ways for Americans to invest. And while these investment vehicles have some important similarities, they have some key differences.

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Kaitlyn Kiernan ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 21 February, 2018
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Opening a Brokerage Account: Part 2

In the second installment of our two-part series, we prepare you for some of the decisions you will need to make during the account opening process and provide a list of questions to ask your broker.

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Erika Karell ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 16 February, 2018
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Imposter Scams: Don't Be Fooled By "Guarantees" or Money-Making Pitches from "Regulators"

We are issuing this Alert to warn investors that scammers are posing as regulators to separate you from your money. We want you to know that neither FINRA, nor any of its executives, will ever provide a "guarantee" on an investment or offer to facilitate your participation in any sort of money-making scheme.

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FINRA Staff ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 14 February, 2018
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Tax Advantaged

The taxman cometh and that may have you wondering, what does it mean for something to be pre-tax or tax-advantaged? From transportation benefits to retirement accounts, read on to learn how pre-tax benefits and tax-advantaged accounts can reduce your tax burden and leave more money in your pocket.

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Kaitlyn Kiernan ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 6 February, 2018
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Market Volatility

A sharp tumble in stocks on Monday, February 5, 2018, might have some investors feeling twitchy, but it is important for investors to keep their long-term investment goals in mind, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s head of Investor Education.

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Kaitlyn Kiernan ([email protected])