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Ask Jean: “Who Do Fixed Annuities Make Sense For?”

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Ask Jean: What’s A CD Ladder?

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Ask Jean: “What Is The ‘Avalanche’ Method For Paying Off Debt?”

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Ask Jean: I’m being laid off – what needs to be on my checklist before I lose access to company resources?

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Ask Jean: Do I Need To Freeze My Credit At All Three Bureaus, Or Is One Enough?

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Ask Jean: I’m Newly Married With A One-Year Old. Should We Combine Our Money?

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Ask Jean: Can I apply for a mortgage through several banks at the same time without it dinging my credit score?

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Ask Jean: I’m selling my home and have a year left on the mortgage. What happens now?

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Ask Jean: Should I put monthly expenses – like utilities – on a credit card?

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Ask Jean: My 15-year-old granddaughter wants to begin investing. How do I get her started?

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Ask Jean: A contractor did $13,000 worth of shoddy work on my new home. Now what?

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Ask Jean: What is the purpose of an infidelity clause in a prenup?

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Ask Jean: What’s the difference between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit?

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Ask Jean: How Often Should I Check My Credit Report?

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Ask Jean: Should I use my tax refund to build savings or chip away at my credit card debt?

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Ask Jean: What are the best apps to help me cancel inactive recurring charges?

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Ask Jean: What’s the best way to keep track of when paperless monthly bills are due?

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Ask Jean: What’s The Best Way To Set Up A “Gift” Fund For My Nephew?