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*In this series, [Tips from the Pros](https://money.com/topic/tips-from-the-pros/)*, *Money taps the collective wisdom of expert financial planners.*

When considering whether to invest your savings and how to invest your savings, you need to ask yourself a few questions, say financial advisers. When will you be needing this money? What are your short-term goals? Is this money you will need within five years? What are your long-term goals? Answers to these questions will help you figure out whether you should be turning to stocks, bonds, or cash.

Featured Advisers:

-   David Mendels [Creative Financial Concepts](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mendels-cfp-8494102)
-   Sam McPherson [McPherson Financial Advisors](http://www.mcphersonadvisors.com)
-   Jeffrey Golden [Circle Advisers](http://www.cadvinc.com)

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