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August 12, 2025

$10,000 CD vs. $10,000 High-Yield Savings Account: What Experts Recommend Now

Full Article Link: CBS News – $10,000 CD vs. $10,000 High-Yield Savings Account: What Experts Recommend Now Quote from Stephan Shipe “There is a slightly higher expected return on CDs […]

August 11, 2025

The Art of Balancing: Liquidity Events, Lifestyle Choices, and Financial Freedom

Transcript IntroStephan Shipe:Welcome back to the Scholar Advising Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re digging into a few complex choices that can have a lasting impact on your wealth and lifestyle. […]

August 8, 2025

10b5-1 Plans: Timing Your Diversification Strategy

Listener Question:I’m an exec at a large tech company with about 50% of my net worth in company stock. The stock has done very well, and I’m planning to retire […]

August 6, 2025

US Stock Market Hot Streak Defies Economic Slowdown Signals

Full Article Link: S&P Global – US Stock Market Hot Streak Defies Economic Slowdown Signals “Investors are projecting major efficiency gains and cost cutting from AI adoption, which could boost […]

August 6, 2025

When the College Fund Is Covered—What’s Next for Our Kids’ Future?

“We’ve been putting $12,000 into each of our two kids’ 529 accounts for a few years. The balance is now $90,000, and they have 7 to 9 years before college. […]

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