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Aug 2017
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611: Ask Farnoosh, I want to help my fia...

Farnoosh Torabi
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My fiancé has student loan and credit card debt. I'm willing to help him pay it off but what should we prioritize? And what do you think of prenuptial agreements?

Is it okay to tell a hiring manager that you don't have a degree because doesn't make sense for you financially?

Are CFP professionals really worth the investment? What should I look for when finding one to work with?

Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's Ask Farnoosh. Also, have a question of your own you’d like me to answer? Visit www.somoneypodcast.com and click on “Ask Farnoosh” in the righthand corner and record or write-in your question.



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