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Chris Farrell
Columnist | Your Money
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Chris Farrell is economics editor for American Public Media's weekly "Marketplace Money" show and author of "The New Frugality." He answers reader questions on most Sundays. Send questions to cfarrell@mpr.org and put "Your Money" in the subject line.
With a discount broker, assess your needs
Q How should I choose a broker? A The classic broker/customer relationship is with a full-service brokerage firm (also known as...
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More to consider before picking a broker
If you choose to become the customer of a full-service broker, it's critical to interview several. I'd talk with respected colleagues and neighbors to see if they work with someone they can recommend.
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Diversification and time are your best bet
Am I wasting my time to think I can beat the market? What about index funds? What about diversification? What does the objective research say?
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Social Security benefits can be restarted at higher amounts
Q I have heard that a person may retire at 62 and draw a reduced Social Security benefit. At normal...
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You can't go wrong with a 529 - so long as you avoid high fees
It's the college savings plan of choice, but that doesn't mean all are the same.
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Trading down in homes after retirement often makes sense
Q My husband and I are both 71. We own our home. He has Type 2 diabetes, and I have...
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Mom's investment seems inappropriate
Q My 84-year-old mother just bought something called the ICON 12 fund. She's not exactly sure what it is but was told that she will be getting 9.7 percent interest, and that her money will be tied up for 10 years.
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When you're ready to move your money, lump-sum is best
To avoid locking in big losses, decide on your asset allocation, watch the market and be opportunistic.
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Starting small, you'll need to learn some things on your own
Q I would like to learn how to build an investment portfolio and generate an asset column. My concern is...
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