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Last updated: April 1, 2026

⚠ Important Financial Disclaimer

The content on CentsWisdom is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing published here constitutes professional financial advice, investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making major financial decisions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using centswisdom.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Financial Disclaimer — Please Read Carefully

Not Financial Advice

CentsWisdom is a personal finance education blog. All content — including articles, blog posts, Q&A responses, newsletters, and any other materials — is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Site should be construed as:

Not a Registered Investment Advisor

Andrew Carta and CentsWisdom are not registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, financial planners, or any other type of licensed financial professional under federal or state securities laws. Nothing on this Site creates a client-advisor relationship between you and CentsWisdom.

Past Performance

Any investment returns, portfolio data, or financial outcomes discussed on this Site reflect the specific experiences of the author or hypothetical scenarios for illustration purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Consult a Professional

Before making any financial decisions — including investing, saving for college, managing debt, or planning for retirement — please consult with a qualified financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who can review your specific situation. Every individual's financial circumstances are different, and what works in one situation may not be appropriate for another.

3. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content on this Site. Financial regulations, tax laws, and market conditions change frequently. Always verify important financial information with authoritative sources before acting on it.

4. Affiliate Links and Advertising

CentsWisdom displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. We may also occasionally include affiliate links to products or services. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products and services we believe provide genuine value. However, the presence of an advertisement or affiliate link does not constitute an endorsement of any specific financial product, service, or provider.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on CentsWisdom — including articles, text, graphics, and design — is owned by Andrew Carta and protected by copyright law. You may share links to articles and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce full articles without written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

By submitting a question through our Ask a Question feature, you grant CentsWisdom a non-exclusive, perpetual license to publish, edit, and display your question (and our answer) on the Site. You retain ownership of your content. We will not publish your email address publicly.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CentsWisdom and Andrew Carta shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any content published here, including financial decisions made based on information found on this Site.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, United States.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms? Use our contact page or email contact@centswisdom.com.