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Julie Pinkerton

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How to Choose a Financial Advisor

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By Julie Pinkerton, John Divine Verified
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Getty Images Asking questions to gauge a financial advisor's competence level and communication style are key to determining whether they might be the right fit for you. People rarely wake up one morning and randomly decide, "I think I need a financial advisor." According to a 2026 YouGov poll, only about 32% of Americans are actually using professional financial advice, but another 22% are open to the idea. Usually, something changes.
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11 of the Best Investing Books for Beginners

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By Julie Pinkerton, Brady Porche
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
A great book can compress a lifetime of experience into a few hundred pages. When it comes to money, few choices are simpler, cheaper or more powerful than deciding to educate yourself. Yes, there are endless videos online that offer quick hits of information. But the books on this list have survived bull markets, bear markets and everything in between while many "fin-fluencers" have already melted away. Start with the language. Know the difference between a stock and a bond.
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By Julie Pinkerton, Rachel McVearry Verified
| Money US News
AP Photo|Jacquelyn Martin Trump Accounts will provide newborn American children with investment accounts to foster lifelong wealth creation. Advisor's Corner is a collection of columns written by certified financial planners, financial advisors and experts for everyday investors like you. See More For decades, financial advisors have emphasized a simple principle: Time is one of the most powerful forces in investing.
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