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Nov 2024
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Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact...

NerdWallet Personal Finance
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Learn why life insurance isn't a substitute for a 401(k) and how to spot reliable financial advice on social media. Is life insurance a better investment than a 401(k) for retirement? How can I tell if financial advice from TikTok influencers is reliable? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive deep into the latest viral finance advice circulating on Tik ... Show More
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