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Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing.
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The Real Cost of Gifting Money to Your Children
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May 08, 2026 |
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Q1 2026 Market Update
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Are You Setting Up Your Teens for Financial Responsibility?
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Tax-Smart Strategies for Charitable Giving
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Cyber Threats You Should Know About
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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From Earning to Living: The Retirement Mindset Shift
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Is Paying Off Your Mortgage THAT Important?
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Is Your Retirement Account a Future Tax Bomb?
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Morton's Take on Market Headlines
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Why Generational Diversity Matters in Financial Advice
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Weaving Resiliency with Gold in a Volatile World with VanEck
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Finding Opportunities in Real Estate with KCB
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Asset-Based Lending: Collateral and Downside Protection w/ WhiteHawk
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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From Farm to Portfolio: How Food Lending Delivers Cash Flow w/ Proterra
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Q4 2025 Market Update
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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How to Evaluate Real Estate Funds
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Building Durable Income Through Diversified Credit with Keystone
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Generating Income Through Real Estate Lending
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Targeting Opportunities in Essential Housing Investments
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Transferring Wealth Wisely
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Finding Purpose in Your Golden Years
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Investing in Whiskey, Marinas & More with Cordillera
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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The Realities of Selling Real Estate
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Why It Is Vital to Be a Healthy Skeptic
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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You’re Not Alone: How Advisors Can Help After Losing A Spouse
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Secret to Financial Success: Partnership
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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How Do I Pay for My Child’s College Education?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Navigating Different Retirement Timelines
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Retirement Living: Finding the Right Fit
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Comparing Money Mindsets of Different Generations
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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How to Upgrade Your Life And Still Build Wealth
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Financial Advisors React to Rich Dad Poor Dad
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Fed Meetings: Do They Really Matter?
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Why Too Much Cash Can Hurt Your Future
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Gold, Silver, Platinum: Myths vs. Market Realities
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For You
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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How to Build a Business That Lasts In a Recession
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Not All Alternatives are Created Equal
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Smart Moves to Prepare for a Recession
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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How to Talk To Your Children About Your Wealth
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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The Case for Gold: Wealth Protection in Uncertain Times
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Value vs. Cost: How to Evaluate Advisory Fees
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Reckoning with $36 Trillion: Debt, Growth & Market Impacts
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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10 Principles Every Wise Investor Should Follow
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Taxes, Debt & the Future: What the New Budget Bill Means for You
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May 23, 2025 |
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Women & Finance | The Next Era
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May 20, 2025 |
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An Inside Look at How We Make Investment Decisions
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May 13, 2025 |
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Long-Term Care Insurance: Keep, Cancel, or Replace?
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May 06, 2025 |
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RMDs Explained: How, When & Why They Matter
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Trump, the Fed, and the Fight Over Interest Rates
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Watch This Before You Move States to Avoid Taxes
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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What Financial Advisors Think About "Die with Zero"
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Market Volatility & How We Protect Your Portfolio
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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5 Must-Know Travel Tips for Your Next Vacation
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Should You Own or Lease Your Car?
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Money Conversations Every Couple Should Have
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Are Tariffs Making America Stronger or More Expensive?
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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2025 Tax Laws: What’s Changing & How to Stay Ahead
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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U.S. Stocks Are Expensive – Time to Invest Abroad?
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Protect Yourself From Fraud: Cybersecurity 101
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Green: How Pro Golf Led Chris to Finance
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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The Hidden Forces Driving Interest Rates & Market Volatility
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Beyond the Hype: The Real Value of Bitcoin According to Nik Bhatia
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Investments that Produce Cash Flow
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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California Fires 2025: Next Steps to Take
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Investing Wisely in 2025
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Inherited an IRA? What To Know For 2025
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Hidden Gems in Real Estate Investing
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Time's Running Out: Financial To-Dos Before 2025
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Would You Rather Give to Charity or the IRS?
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Liquidity: Blessing or Curse?
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Replacing Income in Retirement
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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New Trends in Investing
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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California Housing Market Predictions
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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How The Election Impacts Your Investments | The Financial Commute (Ep. 110)
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Boomers vs. Millennials: How Generations Shape Financial Choices | The Financial Commute (Ep. 109)
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Investor Symposium Spotlight: Key Moments with Our CEO Jeff Sarti
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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What's Behind the Fed's Interest Rate Cut?
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Medicare 2025: Key Changes & Insights
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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How a Family Business Can Build Generational Wealth
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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What the Next Generation Should Know About Financial Literacy
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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How to Prioritize Tax-Advantaged Accounts for High Earners
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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A Financial Guide to Divorce: Tips from an Advisor
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Market Insights and the Election: What to Expect at Our Investor Symposium
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Grant Williams on Investing vs. Speculating in Uncertain Times
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Real Estate FAQ: Investing in a Challenging Market
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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How to Build Financial Confidence
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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The Stock Market Selloff: Morton's Perspective
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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How Much Do I Need to Retire?
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Does Dollar Cost Averaging Work When Investing?
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Behind the Scenes: How Morton Manages Investment Portfolios
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Why Valuations Matter When Investing in Stocks
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Advanced Estate Tax Planning Strategies
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Best Cybersecurity Practices to Guard Your Finances
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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What's Next for Interest Rates and Monetary Policy
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Buffett's Bet: Exploring International Investments & Japan
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Market Highs Amid Consumer Struggles
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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529 Plans: How to Maximize Benefits
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May 28, 2024 |
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The Risk of Taking Social Security Too Early
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May 20, 2024 |
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Why Warren Buffett Embraced Taxes By Selling Apple
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May 14, 2024 |
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California Real Estate with Mikey Taylor
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May 06, 2024 |
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Why Google Advice is Usually Wrong
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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How to Manage Risk Amid Geopolitical Unrest & Inflation
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Pitfalls of Selling a Business Without a Plan
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Gold Hitting All Time Highs: Should You Invest?
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Homeowner’s Insurance: Are You Covered From Fire and Flood Risks?
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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How Will Realtor Fee Changes Impact Home Buyers and Sellers?
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Estate Tax Changes: Will They Affect You?
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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March Economic Highs & Lows: Should Investors Worry?
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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8 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes in 2024
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Tech Unicorns: Will Companies Like NVIDIA Last?
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Brokerage vs. RIA: Is There Really a Difference?
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Highs & Hazards: Market Surges and Banking Risks
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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What a Resilient Investment Portfolio Means to Us
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Different Ways to Access Real Estate: REITs vs. Private Funds
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Mastering the Balance: Liquidity vs. Illiquidity
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Bitcoin ETFs: What We Think You Should Know
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Generating Income By Lending on Real Estate
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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A Year In Review & Looking Ahead
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Bond Alternative: A Smarter Way to Lend to Corporate America
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Generating Attractive Returns Through Creative Private Lending
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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A.I.: Possibilities and Pitfalls
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Lending to Out-of-Favor Companies with Substantial Assets
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Decoding Bitcoin: The Future of Crypto
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Across the Pond: Navigating the Expat Financial Journey
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Top Wealth Hacks & Tax Strategies in 2023
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Reviewing a Century of Investment Trends: Small vs. Large Companies
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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AI, Bias, and Financial Decision-Making
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Can We Thrive Amidst Uncertainty: War, Rising Rates, and Political Chaos
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Embracing Uncertainty: Insights from the Investor Symposium
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Navigating Financial Turbulence & Inflation with Gold
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Celebrating a Year of Financial Commute Insights: Join Us at the Investor Symposium
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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From Mortgages to Market Trends: A Deep Dive Into Real Estate
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Investing with Patience: Real Estate in a Changing Market
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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The Modern Real Estate Dilemma: Gifting or Loaning to the Next Generation
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Inheriting Wealth: Navigating Complex Decisions
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Diversifying Beyond Stocks & Bonds: Our Investment Approach
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Your Guide to Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: Who's Eligible?
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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What the US Credit Downgrade Means for You
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Investing in China: Attractive Opportunity or Value Trap?
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Are You Paying More in Taxes Than You Have to?
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Money Rules to Live By: Fact or Fiction?
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Midyear Market Update: Opportunities in the Second Half of 2023
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Food Lending With an Emphasis on Risk Management
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Real Estate Lending With a Focus on Building Relationships
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Real Estate Investing: What You Need to Know About CA Law Changes & ADUs
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Maximizing Investment Opportunities in Growth and Income
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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How Time Diminishes the Value of Your Money
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Modern Finance Advice for Earners – Introducing Modearn
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May 30, 2023 |
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Implications of the Debt Ceiling Showdown for Investors
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May 24, 2023 |
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Cybersecurity: How to Protect Yourself Online
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May 16, 2023 |
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The Banking Crisis Continues: What to Expect
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May 08, 2023 |
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What's Happening in the Los Angeles Real Estate Market
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May 02, 2023 |
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What You Need to Know About LA's New Mansion Tax
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Old in Your Own Home
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Key Areas to Optimize Your Business
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Real Estate Lending as an Alternative to Bonds
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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The Banking Crisis: How to Protect Your Money
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Silicon Valley Bank: The Morton Perspective
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Your Gas Bill & the Movement Towards Energy Alternatives
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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A History of Financial Bubbles & How to Prepare
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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From the Farm to Investing: Why Diversification Is Important
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Planning for the Future & Building Your Financial Legacy
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Does California's New 2023 Tax Deadline Apply to You?
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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How to Navigate Money Conversations with Your Kids
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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How Secure Act 2.0 Could Affect Your Retirement
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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What You Need to Know About SPACs
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Investing in Housing for the NextGen
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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How Illiquidity Can Protect Investors
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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End of Year Market Reflections
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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The Future of Bitcoin and Crypto
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Evaluating Opportunity in Fixed Income
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Key Items to Review When Year-End Planning
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Benefits of Higher Interest Rates for Short Term Investors
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Why Is the Used Car Bubble Bursting?
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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The Downfall of FTX: Why FOMO Hurts Investors
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Recency Bias When Investing
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Restoring Stability in the UK
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Social Impact Lending with Ecofin
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Is Home-Country Bias Real?
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Enjoy Life with a Spending Plan
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Does global exposure make sense?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Becoming Familiar with Alternatives
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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How Current Market Risks Affect You
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Sep 27, 2022 |