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Poker champ takes a business-like approach

By Nick Sortal “I think a very big part of being an entrepreneur is diversification,” says 29-year-old Jason Mercier. His main source of income? Not the stock market. Not real

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5 Signs You Can Trust Your Financial Advisor

Good advisors can be hard to find. Here’s how to know if you made the right call. By Maurie Backman Many of us need a little outside help when it comes

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The 21.5 early warning signals that the prospect is ready to buy.

Question: When is the prospect ready to buy? Answer: He or she will tell you if you just pay attention (aka listen).   The link between the presentation and the

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The 3 Best Retirement Funds for Your 401(k)

Here are the best retirement funds for every type of investor. By Jordan Wathen When I think about the best funds for a 401(k), I think of a few traits in

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Meet Tripp Davis

PwC’s Florida leader helps fuel growth in global giant’s consulting business By Kevin Gale | Photography by Larry Wood A lot of businesspeople know PwC, once called PricewaterhouseCoopers, as a

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The Bottom of the Barrel?

Rising and falling oil prices have been a major factor for the U.S. and global economies in the last few years. Prices recently have taken an upward turn, so what

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The Father of Miami

There are many ways to describe Henry Morrison Flagler: railroad developer, real estate mogul or partner of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil. But one of his greatest titles by

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Read This Before You Retire at 62

You may be mentally prepared to retire at 62, but are you ready financially? By Maurie Backman There’s a reason 62 is becoming an increasingly popular age for retirement. Since it’s

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Baby Boomers’ Retirement Woes Summed Up in 5 Statistics

Financially speaking, baby boomers may be in quite a bit of trouble. By Sean Williams No one ever said the road to retirement is an easy path traveled, but it’s looking

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What These Strict New Government Rules Mean for Your Retirement

Hint: They’re designed to work in your favor. By: Maurie Backman If you’re like most people, you rely on outside professionals for financial information and investment advice. (Heck, you’re reading this

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Don’t “close the sale” – all you have to do is ask for it.

Seems too simple. Just ask.   In most cases to get the sale — at some point you must ask for it. “Yes, Jeffrey,” you say, “but when do you ask? What’s

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The Pain Gap

Earning returns vs. enduring returns. By Morgan Housel The biggest story in investing is understanding why so many people have been hurt by, and are skeptical of, a market that has

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