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Nobody tries picking a losing stock on purpose, but despite your best (and sometimes greediest) intentions, we find ourselves occasionally face down on the pavement, courtesy…

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As a financial consultant, I work with clients using a variety of discount brokerage services. And if I can be so brash—they’re awful. Simply…

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