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How to Get a Job With a Felony Record
Everyone deserves a second chance. But in the past, many job seekers with criminal records have found it difficult to…
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Is It Possible for Two Retirees to Buy a Home at Age 70?
Dear Penny, My husband and I have excellent credit and very little debt. We lost everything, including our home, in…
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How to Negotiate Medical Bills: A Step-by-Step Guide
The hospital bill arrives in the mail, and you’re tempted to throw it away (again) without opening it. After all,…
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Ask Dear Penny Anything About Retirement
Hey, Penny Hoarders! Do you have questions about retirement? As in, can I afford to retire? When should I collect…
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Am I Wrong if I Don’t Leave My Family an Inheritance?
Dear Penny, I am a single 40-something woman, and my mother recently passed in October. I have an older brother…
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Should You Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Cryptocurrency?
You may have heard about people investing in Bitcoin and other digital currencies with their retirement account. It sounds strange.…
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Was I Wrong to Give My Daughter’s College Fund to a Relative?
Dear Penny, When my daughter didn’t go to college even after taking a “gap year,” I used her college fund…
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How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast
Whether you’re a recent college grad or you attended college years ago, there’s a good chance student loans have impacted…
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Is My Niece Tacky for Using GoFundMe to Pay for Her Wedding?
Dear Penny, My great niece is getting married in October. I live in New York City, and she lives in…
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Is a Reverse Mortgage Ever a Good Idea?
Dear Penny, I am a 65-year-old, semi-retired single female. Because of my personal and financial situation at the time, I…
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