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Vanguard, American Express INVEST deal hits a wall--of hard numbers--shattering its supposed value amid one glaring 'fine print' disclosure-- it’s a huge conflict of interest for Amex

The semi-confusing, higher-fee AmEx-Vanguard package is cheaper, clearer and better unbundled, an RIA calculates, yet may not be too outlandish for the one-stop convenience, a Morningstar analyst counters

Author Lisa Shidler April 26, 2022 at 3:49 AM
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Jeff DeMaso: 'Is there a net benefit to the credit card owners...not really.'


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