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Mar 2020
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Ask Paula: I’m 24 and Won a $1 Million S...

Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network
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#245: Joe has a 24-year-old friend who won a $1 million settlement. How can she use this money to set herself up for financial independence? Jay is 52 years old and wants to retire at 59.5. He began investing in individual stocks to achieve this goal, and has had excellent returns so far. Is this a sound plan for early retirement? Or should he work until age ... Show More
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