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Picks If you don’t talk to your financial adviser at least this often, it could be a red flag
Plus, how to get more face time with your advisor.
Picks ‘I finally woke up to reality.’ I’ve been paying a percentage of my investments to a financial adviser for years now, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Is a 1% fee really fair?
Have a question or comment about your financial adviser? Email picks@marketwatch.com for advice.
Picks ‘I’m losing over $1,100 each quarter due to fees.’ I’m in safe investments during this downturn, yet I’m still losing a lot of money from adviser fees. What should I do?
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Picks I am 60 and plan to retire in March. I have $113K in my 401(k) and no other savings, but I will get an early retirement package of 9 months salary. Should I get a pro to help me?
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Picks 8 places you can now get a guaranteed 5% — or more — on CDs or savings accounts
Some banks and credit unions now offer rates 4x higher than the industry average. But will you meet the requirements?
Picks I’m 57 and will soon have more than $3 million from a business sale. My rich boss trusts his financial adviser, but he inherited his millions. Still, should I try his adviser?
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Picks ‘Bad luck finds us all.’ Here’s exactly how much you should have in savings right now (and just how few Americans actually have this amount socked away)
Many high-yield savings accounts are paying more than they have in over a decade, so now is a great time to build up that emergency fund.
Picks Many CDs are paying way more than they used to (think upwards of 4%-4.5%), but should you take one out?
The latest interest rates on certificate of deposits.
Picks ‘I’m stretched thin.’ I’m 23 and make $75K a year living in the Northeast. But between rent and other bills I have ‘very little’ in the bank each month. Should I hire a pro to help?
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Picks I’m retired with about $1 million invested. Paying my adviser 1% would cost me $10K a year — no thanks. I’d rather pay someone hourly for help a couple times a year. Is this reasonable?
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Picks My wife and I live ‘an average life’ in the Bay Area making $320K. Last year, we bought a house for $200K over asking — now we don’t want to live in it. Should we get professional help?
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Picks I pay my adviser 1%, but feel like we have ‘poor communication’ and some ‘issues.’ Is this too much to pay and what’s the move here?
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Picks These 2 banks are now offering a $2,000 bonus when you sign up for their checking accounts. Should you bite?
Huge sign-up bonus? High APY? Here's how experts say you can decide.
Picks ‘We expect rates to continue to rise.’ Car insurance already costs nearly 14% more than last year. Here’s the best thing to do now to combat that.
Plus, dozens of ways to save money on your car insurance.
Picks ‘They continue to climb.’ Many savings accounts are now paying upwards of 4%. Is it time to ditch your current bank?
The latest rates on savings accounts and money market accounts.
Picks We are in our early 60s and have a $750K portfolio that is ‘sinking fast.’ But we want to pay for our daughter’s medical school. Who can help us figure this out?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.
Picks I’m 61 and want to know if I can retire at 62. Is it worth hiring an adviser to help answer this or can I do it myself?
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Picks ‘You may want to think about a CD.’ Some CDs pay 4.5% or more right now. Should you get one?
The latest rates on certificates of deposit.
Picks The average tax refund was over $3K last year. Here’s what to do with this year’s refund, so you end out 2023 richer than you started
Avoid your instincts and follow these steps to ensure you’re financially secure this year.
Picks Suze Orman says this is the $1-$2 mistake that can ‘creep into’ too many of your financial decisions — and it could cost you tens of thousands of dollars
The financial guru and author on how little amounts of savings add up.
