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Debunking Investing Rules of Thumb, Part 2 

Gyb Spilsbury
August 27, 2025

We at Sensible are not fans of financial rules of thumb. Each situation differs and you should always use careful analysis before you invest.

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Non-Retirement Social Security Benefits: Survivor Benefits

Laura Williams
July 29, 2025

Most people know about Social Security’s retirement benefits but are less familiar with others, like survivor benefits. 

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What Did Marie St. Clare Learn About Budgeting and Budgeting Apps?

Sensible Staff
July 25, 2025

Hear what financial advisor Marie St. Clare learned while testing budgeting apps, and which features can help you stay on track.

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Sensible Welcomes New Operations Team Member

The operations team at Sensible has a new associate. Meet Paul Burgholzer, and hear about his path to the financial services industry.

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Debunking Investing Rules of Thumb

Common investing advice can be lousy for many people. Here, I’ll make the case that some investing rules of thumb are off base.  

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Financial Designations: What Do They Mean?

The financial planning profession is full of designations. Let’s discuss what they cover, and which ones could fit your needs.

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“Bond Market Dysfunction” 

Have you heard the term “bond market dysfunction” and wondered what it is? How will bond dysfunction affect you? Should you be worried? 

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To Roth Convert, or Not to Roth Convert, That Is the Question   

Why would you convert a traditional IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA? The simple answer is to pay less tax in retirement, but there’s more to it.

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