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Venmo Scams [video]

Next up - Venmo scams. This is my series on identity theft prevention and cybersecurity.

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Ask Linda: Gifting Stock to my Child

I want to gift some of the concentrated stock in my brokerage account to my adult child. I am tired of managing the stock and feeling like I need to stay on top of the earnings reports, news, etc. I would rather gift it to him and have the rest of my portfolio in low-cost, diversified positions. The stock has a very low basis and will incur a large amount of long-term capital gains upon selling. What are your thoughts?

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Ask Linda: Is it safe to have all of my money at one Brokerage firm?

I remember being told that I shouldn't keep more than $250,000 at one bank since that is the FDIC insurance limit. What about my money at a brokerage institution, such as Schwab, Vanguard, or Fidelity? Should I spread my money out across brokerage firms as well? Should I spread my money out across brokerage firms as well? How do I best keep my money safe?

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4 Pictures for when Markets Start Swinging

The stock market is cyclical and subject to periods of volatility. While being told to ‘stick with your long-term investment strategy’ is simple advice, it isn’t always easy. I love incorporating these 4 pictures into meetings – here’s why.

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