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Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab are massively popular investment companies. Money expert Clark Howard recommends all three. If you’re deciding which…

Most Vanguard reviews focus on the firm's bread and butter: its low-cost index funds. The Vanguard Group is not a…

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I RECENTLY LEFT MYjob without having another lined up. Upon quitting, I noticed an immediate mindset shift: I went from…

Close your eyes and picture the person in your life you'd ask if you needed investment advice. If that person…

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IT’S EMBARRASSINGto admit in a public forum that I failed at retirement. But I’m doing so—because I think people can…

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Have you seen an increase in your Social Security check yet? In October 2021, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced…

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VANGUARD GROUPrecently announcedsignificant price cuts for its fleet of target-date retirement funds. Currently, investors can own a Vanguard target fund…

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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. How Many Companies Should…