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Jul 1, 2021 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Finding the Right Financial Advisor
How can you find a professional who works on your terms, and at a reasonable price?
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Jul 23, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
How to Detect a Scam
Scammers exploit fear and greed to steal money; discover how to spot the scams and stay ahead.
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May 21, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Do Good Better: Tips for Upgrading Your Charity Game
An interview with Phil Buchanan, author of "Giving Done Right."
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Jun 7, 2021 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Answering Your Money Questions
We're talking about SPACs, retirement, asset allocation, and more.
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May 20, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
What Are the Best Ways to Introduce My Kids to Investing?
Start them out young, and they’ll thank you later.
Five Ways That You -- and Companies -- Can Maintain a Competitive Edge
Oct 9, 2017 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Five Ways That You -- and Companies -- Can Maintain a Competitive Edge
Whatever you do well, you’ll want to add some of these skills and mindsets to your arsenal, too, or risk your rivals eating your lunch.
MFA
Oct 14, 2017 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Let the Good Times Stop: Part 2 of Our Series on U.S. Downturns
Many Fool fans were alive for the oil crisis of the 1970s, or at least Black Monday in 1987. But do you really know what caused them?
MFA
Dec 9, 2017 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
5 Sneaky Ways Marketers Trick You Into Spending More for the Holidays
When you look at your credit card bills in January, at least now you’ll know what the heck happened.
MFA
Dec 9, 2017 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
The Secret Keys to Motivation: 4 Types, 4 Ways to Get It Done
Whether you're an Upholder, a Questioner, an Obliger, or a Rebel, author Gretchen Rubin can guide you to the types of inducements that will help you succeed at whatever tasks are in front of you.
Your Investing Questions From FoolFest
Aug 17, 2017 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Your Investing Questions From FoolFest
Should you invest in more international stocks? How do you know when you’re financially ready to have a second kid? Our experts answer your questions.
MFA
Dec 15, 2017 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
5 More Sneaky Ways Marketers Trick You Into Overspending for the Holidays
Our end-of-the-year shopping sprees may be the difference between good years and bad for the retail economy. But don’t get suckered into trying to lift the whole thing with your own credit cards.
Gold Nuggets From FoolFest and Listener Mail
Jun 28, 2016 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Gold Nuggets From FoolFest and Listener Mail
We share some advice and ideas from the luminaries at our annual FoolFest and dip into the mailbag for some questions and guidance from our audience.
A Cross-Country Tour, Courtesy of Motley Fool Answers
Jun 29, 2016 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
A Cross-Country Tour, Courtesy of Motley Fool Answers
In which we take a look at which states do the best in terms of various financial metrics, not to mention alcohol consumption.
Motley Fool Answers: The Anti-Reading List
Jul 21, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff, Morgan Housel, Rick Engdahl, Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA, and Kristine Harjes
Motley Fool Answers: The Anti-Reading List
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp and Morgan Housel talk about what not to read this summer (or ever), and whether annuities are a smart addition to your retirement portfolio.
The Best Places in the U.S. to Live a Foolish Life
Jul 9, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff
The Best Places in the U.S. to Live a Foolish Life
Because we all want different things, it’s essentially impossible to nail down a single “best” place to settle down. But we think these criteria should matter the most to our fellow Fools.
If You Can't Beat the Market, Should You Give Up Trying?
Jul 10, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff
If You Can't Beat the Market, Should You Give Up Trying?
Most investors and mutual fund managers underperform the big stock indexes. Here’s how you can measure your true ROI to see if it's right for you to stay in the stock-picking game.
Motley Fool Answers: What Do Hedge Fund Managers Do?
Aug 31, 2016 by Alison Southwick, Ron Gross, and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Motley Fool Answers: What Do Hedge Fund Managers Do?
It's a bit mysterious, but our team breaks it down and explains exactly how they work and who should be investing in them.
Motley Fool Answers: The GOAT Investors, Part 2
Sep 1, 2016 by Alison Southwick, Rick Engdahl, and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Motley Fool Answers: The GOAT Investors, Part 2
A look at some of the best of all time, and how they achieved that status.
TMF Bro
Sep 22, 2016 by Alison Southwick, Joe Magyer, and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA
Motley Fool Answers: Talking About BRIC
The Answers crew examines on the economic grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
Motley Fool Answers: Annual Mailbag Edition
Sep 9, 2016 by Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA, Sean Gates, and Joe Perna
Motley Fool Answers: Annual Mailbag Edition
Want some Answers? Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Joe Perna, and Sean Gates answer listeners' questions on this mailbag episode.
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