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Ilana Polyak

Special to CNBC.com

Ilana Polyak is a freelance journalist who writes about personal finance and the financial advisory industry.

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Coronavirus school closures could cause epic slide in math and literacy skills

Ilana PolyakMay 12, 2020

Seniors turn to reverse mortgages as a cash lifeline during the coronavirus crisis

Ilana PolyakMay 11, 2020

How to get refunds on travel, summer camp and other deals made before the coronavirus

Ilana PolyakApril 18, 2020

With less savings and longer lifespan, women must take 4 key steps to shore up retirement

Ilana PolyakMarch 2, 2020

It is time to create an estate plan to take advantage of the big tax exemption

Ilana PolyakFebruary 18, 2020

Credit scores reach record highs in the US. Here are 3 ways to boost yours

Ilana PolyakFebruary 1, 2020

4 key questions to ask now before you decide to refinance your mortgage

Ilana PolyakJanuary 16, 2020

If you can’t decide between active and passive investing, try the ‘core and explore' approach

Ilana PolyakDecember 13, 2017

To hang on to boomers' assets, financial advisors must court their kids

Ilana PolyakDecember 12, 2017

Will the Social Security 'tax torpedo' blow up your retirement?

Ilana PolyakOctober 30, 2017

'Tax alpha' is much more than simple tax-efficiency

Ilana PolyakOctober 16, 2017

Investors need to track an active manager's investment style and strategies

Ilana PolyakOctober 11, 2017