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‘I was scammed.’ A broker posing as a fiduciary took my $100,000 and put it into ‘worthless funds.’ What’s my move?

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Are you still paying 1% to your financial adviser? Here’s what might make a lot more sense — and save you tens of thousands of dollars

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I’m 61 with $1.4 million, but have $50,000 in credit card debt. I want to retire in a year, and a new adviser promises he can beat the old one’s returns by $300,000. Should I buy it?

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We are retired and recently converted $233K to a Roth IRA. Our home insurance agent reviewed our finances for free and said we could do better. Should we trust her?

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Deal of the day: This top-rated tax software — which comes with in-person audit support — is now on sale for just $29.99

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‘My wife and I need help.’ We are in our 50s, working, trying to sell our home, and have barely any debt minus our student loans. But we want to do better financially. Should we get professional help?

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‘I am at a loss.’ I’m a 68-year-old widow with $3,200 per month in Social Security and $2.6 million saved. My adviser has me in over 50% equities and tells me to stay the course. Is that wise?

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‘I’m 57 and late to the party.’ I don’t have much in the way of investments, but ‘I’d like to grow what little money I do have.’ Will a financial adviser take a case like mine?

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My wife and I sold our home to her son at a $100,000 discount. He’s now selling at a $250,000 profit. Do I ask for a cut?

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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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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?

Jan. 25, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks ‘I really don’t want to work until I’m 67.’ I’m 57, make $100,000 a year, and have $300,000 in my 401(k). But I’m worried about my spending and have debt. Who can help?

Jan. 20, 2024 at 8:16 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m 67 and get $2,100 a month in Social Security. I have been in a relationship for 33 years, but his son doesn’t like me and I have health issues. Now that we are considering marriage, who can help us figure this out?

Jan. 20, 2024 at 5:59 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks She’s looking for a ‘Christian-oriented’ trustee and financial adviser. But how much does religion matter here?

Jan. 19, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m paying my financial adviser 1%, but ‘the only communications I get are invoices.’ So I want to regain sole control of my accounts — without having to talk to him about it. Is this possible?

Jan. 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m 65 and semi-retired, having amassed $1.8 million myself with ‘a lot of risky small caps,’ tech stocks and some ETFs. I also have 20% in cash. Am I doing it right? Do I need an adviser to help?

Jan. 13, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks ‘I am paralyzed with fear.’ My wife and I are 60, with 2 homes, pensions and $950,000 saved for retirement. We want an adviser but fear the wrong choice. What’s our move?

Jan. 13, 2024 at 6:27 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks ‘I believe my brother is robbing me.’ But I can’t find the name of my adviser so I can ask questions. What do I do?

Jan. 10, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks 7 signs you need a financial adviser in 2024

Jan. 5, 2024 at 10:32 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks ‘My adviser has gone dark.’ My account has $500,000 in it, and I can’t get a hold of my adviser right now. What’s my move?

Jan. 5, 2024 at 8:12 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks This is Warren Buffett’s ‘first rule’ about investing. Here’s what to do if your financial adviser breaks that rule

Jan. 4, 2024 at 3:04 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks This is ‘a big warning sign’ you should find a new financial adviser in 2024

Jan. 2, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I want to ‘stem the shrink.’ I’m 66 and my Social Security check is only going to be about $1,000 a month. My only savings is in a 401(k) that is ‘currently shrinking weekly.’ Should I get professional help?

Dec. 29, 2023 at 11:23 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m 45 and a single mom who will get a $100,000 inheritance. I want to take time off, plan for my son’s college and buy a luxury car — but can’t do it all. Can a pro help?

Dec. 26, 2023 at 7:21 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m 66 and hired a financial adviser 8 years ago when I got an inheritance. But I have to ‘beg and plead’ when I want to withdraw money. What gives?

Dec. 26, 2023 at 5:07 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks This is the No. 1 most-recommended CD in December 2023, and it pays up to 5.65%

Dec. 21, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks This is the No. 1 most-recommended high-yield savings account of December 2023 — and it’s paying up to 5.25%

Dec. 21, 2023 at 10:49 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks I retired in 2021 with $1.8 million. I have only withdrawn $100,000, but my account is now worth just $1.5 million. My financial adviser blames the economy. What should I do?

Dec. 16, 2023 at 12:53 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks I’m 71, live in California and am remarried. My new wife doesn’t have a relationship with my son. I want to ensure he gets an inheritance from me though. What’s my move?

Dec. 16, 2023 at 9:02 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks ‘I am new to investing and looking for a financial adviser.’ Are there certain things newbies like me should be watching for?

Dec. 14, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson