Choosing a financial adviser

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Some are just sales pitches in disguise. What's more, a sizable percentage of those events involve the sale of financial products that are unsuitable for the customer, or are downright fraudulent.
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Mutual funds

Mutual funds

60 funds you can count on. Our Ratings

Banks

Banks

Better customer service—but watch out for sneaky fees. Our Ratings

Exchange traded funds

Exchange-traded funds

A bargain alternative to mutual funds.

Personal investing

Online brokers

Reduced fees and more services from market leaders. Our Ratings

Socially conscious funds

Socially conscious funds

What you need to know about investing with conviction.

Credit cards

Best credit cards

Which should you hold and when should you fold? Our Ratings
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You can take benefits as early as age 62, but odds are you’ll get more money overall if you can wait.
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