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The Fiduciary Debate: Does Your Advisor Act in Your Best Interest?

Part of the recently signed financial reform bill addresses the fiduciary standard and how it applies to financial advisors. Currently, Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firms (like Brooks, Hughes & Jones) are obligated to act as a fiduciary. This means we … Continue reading

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The silent tax on your savings

Personal savings has risen significantly over the past couple years but the reward for saving is missing. With the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates as low as possible, banks have had little incentive to pay interest on savings accounts, money market … Continue reading

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