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Robin Hartill, CFP

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Robin Hartill, CFP, is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool. Robin’s work has also been published by Yahoo Finance, USA Today, and Penny Hoarder. She is a graduate of the University of Florida.

Articles by Robin Hartill, CFP — Page 9

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Aug 12, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is the Pareto Principle? 80/20 Rule and Its Applications

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Aug 9, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is a Net Expense Ratio?

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Aug 9, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

4 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know

Want more Social Security? Here's what married (or divorced) people should know.

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Aug 8, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is a Last Will and Testament?

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Aug 7, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is Freddie Mac?

Aug 7, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Are First-World Countries?

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Aug 7, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is a Demand Deposit?

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Aug 7, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Are Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs)?

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Aug 7, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)?

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Aug 6, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is a 401(a) Plan?

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Jun 15, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is Credit? Definition & How It Works

Jun 11, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What is Gross Expense Ratio?

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Jun 10, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Does Step-Up Basis Mean?

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Jun 5, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is a CPA?

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Apr 23, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?

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Apr 17, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Are Sin Stocks?

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Apr 17, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD)?

Apr 17, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is Rule 72(t)?

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Apr 17, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is Bid and Ask?

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Apr 17, 2025 by Robin Hartill, CFP

What Is Anti-ESG Investing?

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