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You get passed around to so many different numbers just to make an appointment. It’s like they make it harder on you when you’re the one paying hundreds each month to be covered by them. The worst ...

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James McWhinney is a long-tenured Investopedia contributor and an expert on personal finance and investing. With over 25 years of experience as a full-time communications professional, James writes ...