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Apr 2017
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454-Friday Q&A: Where Should a 48-Year-O...

JOSHUA SHEATS
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It's Friday! That means Q&A:

  • Where Should a 48-Year-Old Focus Financially for Retirement?
  • Should I Sell a Stock that Makes Up 25% of My Net Worth?
  • Should I Move Across the Country So My Children Can Be Near Their Grandparents?
  • How Strong Is the California Pension System?
  • Should I Contribute More to Retirement So I Can Pay Less on My Student Loans?
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