Securities Administrator Judith Shaw said look out for con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus’ impact on financial markets.
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Financial wellness workshop offered in SoPo
SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Evergreen Credit Union, is offering a financial wellness workshop focused on retirement and investment savings at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Community Center, 21 Nelson Road. Although the workshop is free and open to the public, pre-registration is required through southportlandme.myrec.com. The […]
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Portland-based R.M. Davis names new leadership team
The changes come after last fall’s retirement of the wealth management firm’s founder, Robert M. Davis.
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Portland investment executive named to SEC committee
Scot Draeger of R.M. Davis is joining a panel charged with advising the Securities and Exchange Commission on global securities and asset management issues.
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Michelle Singletary: If you’re borrowing money from parents, they deserve a look at your finances
If someone is borrowing money from you, that person – even if it’s your adult child – owes it to you to be transparent.
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Singletary: Pension failures and why you should care
Congress needs to revisit the religious-affiliated pension plan exemption. Or people might find out too late that a promised safety net has vanished.
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Michelle Singletary: Tipping and lack of price transparency upsets customers
The economics of the service industry has shifted to make it the direct responsibility of the customers to subsidize the salary of the workers.
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Michelle Singletary: Dying without a will is hell for surviving relatives
If you really love your family, then put your wishes in writing and make it legal.
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Michelle Singletary: No, you don’t have to be in debt to have a good credit score
Good credit scores are all about on-time payments and how many different types of open lines of credit you have.
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Michelle Singletary: Consumers score a major victory in federal transparency fight
The fight over shutting down the CFPB consumer complaint database is over. It’s staying.