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Jul 2023
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Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Sending...

The Wall Street Journal
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Funding a child’s education is typically one of the largest expenses a family takes on, yet they often make errors that can add to their costs. WSJ’s Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the most common missteps and how to avoid them. 
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