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Jane Bryant Quinn is a personal finance expert and author of Making the Most of Your Money NOW. Her column, Financially Speaking, will appear monthly in the Bulletin and online.
May 3, 2012
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Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. read
Prepare for the future by following your budget, matching expenses to income and savings. read
Resist selling stock and let this cycle run its course. read
Watch out if your spouse says, 'Honey, I'll take care of everything.' read
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Prepare a Plan B for retirement, just in case. read
Couples planning for retirement should not forget spouse protection. read
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