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How Should I Invest A Burial Trust? ask-the-expert

How Should I Invest A Burial Trust?

November 1, 2023 By Richard Barrington

How Should I Invest A Burial Trust?

There are pros and cons to using savings accounts and CDs for burial trusts.
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How Do I Find The Best Risk-Free Interest Rate for Investments? ask-the-expert

How Do I Find The Best Risk-Free Interest Rate for Investments?

November 1, 2023 By Richard Barrington

How Do I Find The Best Risk-Free Interest Rate for Investments?

A look at the issues involved in finding interest rates that are tax-advantaged, safe and competitive.
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Will Millennials Ever Be Wealthier Than Their Parents? ask-the-expert

Will Millennials Ever Be Wealthier Than Their Parents?

October 25, 2023 By Richard Barrington

Will Millennials Ever Be Wealthier Than Their Parents?

It’s part of the American Dream that has started to seem more like a cruel joke: the idea that each generation would do a little better than the one that preceded it. With a job market and economy that is especially unwelcoming to young people, millennials may seem to have the deck more stacked against…
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Next Fed Meeting Won’t Solve Global Economic Crisis, But Here’s What Consumers Can Do federal-reserve

Next Fed Meeting Won’t Solve Global Economic Crisis, But Here’s What Consumers Can Do

October 23, 2023 By Richard Barrington

Next Fed Meeting Won’t Solve Global Economic Crisis, But Here’s What Consumers Can Do

Will next week's Fed meeting provide solutions to the growing economic crisis? The best moves might be ones you can make for yourself without waiting for government solutions.
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Is A Townhouse A Good Investment? ask-the-expert

Is A Townhouse A Good Investment?

October 20, 2023 By Richard Barrington

Is A Townhouse A Good Investment?

Low mortgage rates make this an attractive time to buy a home, but there are numerous factors to consider before purchasing.
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With No Rate Cut From The Fed, Now It’s Your Move federal-reserve

With No Rate Cut From The Fed, Now It’s Your Move

October 20, 2023 By Richard Barrington

With No Rate Cut From The Fed, Now It’s Your Move

Wondering what to do about the recession? The latest Fed meeting showed the Fed has limited responses, but there are moves you can make.
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Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, Why You May Be Wrong About The Fed federal-reserve

Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, Why You May Be Wrong About The Fed

October 20, 2023 By Richard Barrington

Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, Why You May Be Wrong About The Fed

Ever wonder about how much control the Fed has over your finances? These points might clear up some misconceptions about the Federal Reserve Board.
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Is It Better to Break Into A CD Or A 401(K)? ask-the-expert

Is It Better to Break Into A CD Or A 401(K)?

October 19, 2023 By Richard Barrington

Is It Better to Break Into A CD Or A 401(K)?

Neither borrowing against a 401(k) nor breaking into a CD is free, so be sure to measure the costs carefully before deciding.
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What Is The Average Savings Account Interest Rate on $1 Million? ask-the-expert

What Is The Average Savings Account Interest Rate on $1 Million?

December 28, 2021 By Richard Barrington

What Is The Average Savings Account Interest Rate on $1 Million?

When looking for a savings account, it is important to know that some options will far exceed the average interest rate.
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Annuity or CD ask-the-expert

Annuity or CD

December 28, 2021 By Richard Barrington

Annuity or CD

Annuities offer some similar characteristics to CDs, but they lack a key protection that CDs enjoy.
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