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Should You Open a Long-Term or Short-Term CD?

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Do you want a short-term CD -- typically a 6-month CD or a 12-month CD -- or a long-term CD (three to five years)? In general, though, short-term CDs are probably best for most folks in most cases. Pros of short-term CDs There are two big reasons to go with a short-term CD. Here's a look at why.

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2 Underappreciated Stocks With Tremendous Long-Term Potential

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Smart moves and long-term tailwinds The stock market isn't showing much faith in Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) , and to be fair, it's easy to see why. Don't let short-term headwinds distract you from the opportunities To be clear, the issues that are preventing these two stocks from trading at a higher valuation are quite temporary in nature.

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I'm in My 50s. Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

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Image source: Getty Images Long-term care insurance is designed to prevent the financial strain that comes with unexpected nursing home stays and other types of long-term care you might need later in life. What is long-term care insurance? It's easy to see why long-term care insurance could be desirable. Do you need it?

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YOLO Versus Retirement Savings: How to Balance Near-Term Wants With Long-Term Needs

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I knew full well that money spent on something fun was money that couldn't go into my long-term savings. I'm constantly faced with situations where I need to balance a near-term want with the need to have long-term savings. But I also felt the need to indulge my 20-something self at a time when retirement was so far away.

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I'm in My 60s. Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

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But, while you're planning all the fun ways you'll spend your time (and money), you may also want to add buying long-term care insurance to your to-do list. Here's why long-term care insurance could be a crucial purchase at this time in your life. On average, people end up needing this kind of care for around three years.

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Can Walmart Afford Its $40 Billion in Long-Term Debt?

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billion worth of long-term debt on its balance sheet, $3.45 Walmart has over 2 million employees and spends billions of dollars on capital expenditures each year to maintain and refurbish its stores and distribution centers, and build new ones. In order to fund those expenditures, the company has taken on a lot of debt. Currently, it has $39.6

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Is Cisco Stock a Good Long-Term Investment?

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For bargain hunters who are wondering if this drop has created a good buying opportunity, the question is: Are the things that triggered the sell-off long-term issues, or short-term ones that can be expected to eventually dissipate? It was the strongest Q1 in company history in terms of revenue and profit. Let's dive in and see.

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