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Trader Richard Cohen wears a "Dow 21,000" cap as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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The Soaring Stock Market And Your Nest Egg

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The exterior of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 10. A lobbying battle is being waged over a rule requiring financial advisers to act in their clients' best interest in retirement planning. Bryan R. Smith/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Moving To Delay Rule That Protects Workers From Bad Financial Advice

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Labor Secretary Tom Perez speaks at a governors meeting in July. Under current rules, advisers "say things like 'we put our clients first,' " Perez said this week. Going forward, "this is no longer a slogan. It's the law." Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

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Harold Pollack's index card of finance tips. Harold Pollack hide caption

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Can The Best Financial Tips Fit On An Index Card?

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Picking someone to help you plan for retirement can be challenging. The fees can add up quickly. But a good adviser can help protect you from your instincts when markets turn volatile. Annette Elizabeth Allen/NPR hide caption

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Want A Financial Adviser? Here Are Some Things To Look For

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Labor Secretary Thomas Perez says proposed rules for financial advisers are meant to protect consumers. Nick Ut/AP hide caption

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Will New Retirement Rules Protect Americans From Wall Street?

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