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Don Grant, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in Wichita, Kansas, is a former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer originally from California. He started as an enlisted Photographic Intelligence Specialist aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) before receiving his commission.

MarketWatch: How Do I Invest in This Market?

Question: ‘I need financial help.’ I’m 53 with a $150K CD paying 5.02%. But it will expire in 2 months. Now what? Don Grant, CFP™ puts it in context.

USNews and World Report: Superbowl Hacks - Getting There Cheaper

Whether it's the Superbowl or other major events - there are ways spectators can save a bunch. Don Grant, CFP™ reveals a great hack.

CFP Board - Letsmakeaplan.org: Protecting Yourself From Scams

Crooks who want to separate you from your money seem to be everywhere, and they continue to get more adept at pulling off financial scams. It’s not just the most vulnerable people in society who fall prey to scams — I have had conversations with educated high-earners conned into sending money to a scammer. Don Grant, CFP™ gives tips to avoid getting ripped-off.

Dow Jones MarketWatch: Is your financial adviser secretly putting you in this ‘cookie cutter model’ that could be ‘very risky’ for retirement?

Question: “I have been kicking the tires on some financial planners, but never get to the details of the fee part of the pitch. What is a financial adviser’s fee based on? Are there advisers who have a performance-based fee schedule where if you do well, they do well? Don Grant, CFP™ helps clarify the Advisor's role.

Business Insider: A financial planner shares 3 pieces of money advice clients never want to hear.

Don Grant has been a financial planner for nearly 20 years, which means for nearly two decades he's been having tough talks with people about their money.

Money Magazine: Is It Safe to Buy Stuff From TikTok Shop?

PCs aren't the only financial trend unfolding on TikTok right now — if you've been anywhere near a "for you" page in recent weeks, you've likely encountered TikTok Shop.

Bankrate.com: I asked a millennial, Gen Xer and baby boomer for their best money tips for young people today

Navigating money in your early 20s can feel like uncharted territory. And while it’s true that today’s economy might be tougher than it was for our parents or grandparents, young people also have more free information at their fingertips. And some advice holds true throughout the decades.

MarketWatch: This is the ‘Jay Leno rule’ of saving money - and you don’t have to be rich to make it work for you

Comedian Jay Leno has openly shared that while collecting two salaries — one from his “Tonight Show” hosting gig and one from his 150 annual comedy shows — he never spent any of his NBC salary and instead spent only what he made doing standup. Don Grant, CFP™ helps define investment goals.

Financial Advisor Magazine: Preventing The Second Home Dream From Becoming A Nightmare:

For some clients, a second home might sound like an irresistible dream. But advisors warn that the maintenance, tax bills and insurance headaches (if you can even get insurance) can easily turn the reverie into a nightmare.

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