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      • An Issue Of Consumer ProtectionThere has been much legislative activity to encourage improvements in financial planning industry. The latest measure is to restrict the use of certain descriptors by people who purport to give financial advice.
      • How much money do you need in retirement?It’s a good question and one that seems difficult, if not impossible, to answer. The fact is the answer is remarkably simple to work out.
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