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Asking for a Friend - I want to apply for one of those credit cards that give you points for travel. Is that a good idea?

Amy Irvine 12/18/23 Amy Irvine 12/18/23

Asking for a Friend - I want to apply for one of those credit cards that give you points for travel. Is that a good idea?

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Asking for a Friend - How does all the Geopolitical Unrest Impact the Stock Market?

Amy Irvine 12/18/23 Amy Irvine 12/18/23

Asking for a Friend - How does all the Geopolitical Unrest Impact the Stock Market?

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Asking for a Friend - I just received a $5,000 gift from a relative. What should I do with it?

Amy Irvine 12/11/23 Amy Irvine 12/11/23

Asking for a Friend - I just received a $5,000 gift from a relative. What should I do with it?

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Asking for a Friend - I've been listening to your podcast series about helping aging parents, what should I do if one of my parents goes into the hospital?

Amy Irvine 12/4/23 Amy Irvine 12/4/23

Asking for a Friend - I've been listening to your podcast series about helping aging parents, what should I do if one of my parents goes into the hospital?

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Asking for a Friend - While I'm dusting off my resume, do you have any other professional related advice for 2024?

Amy Irvine 11/27/23 Amy Irvine 11/27/23

Asking for a Friend - While I'm dusting off my resume, do you have any other professional related advice for 2024?

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Asking for a Friend - I noticed on the news that stocks are up a lot more than my stock funds, does that mean I don't have good funds?

Amy Irvine 11/20/23 Amy Irvine 11/20/23

Asking for a Friend - I noticed on the news that stocks are up a lot more than my stock funds, does that mean I don't have good funds?

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Asking for a Friend - Should I just go with the retirement plan funds chosen by my employer?

Amy Irvine 11/13/23 Amy Irvine 11/13/23

Asking for a Friend - Should I just go with the retirement plan funds chosen by my employer?

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Asking for a Friend - My friend recently lost her husband and needs investment advice

Amy Irvine 11/6/23 Amy Irvine 11/6/23

Asking for a Friend - My friend recently lost her husband and needs investment advice

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Asking for a Friend - What are your favorite sources for financial information?

Amy Irvine 10/30/23 Amy Irvine 10/30/23

Asking for a Friend - What are your favorite sources for financial information?

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Asking for a Friend - I've seen that Money Market Funds are currently yielding 5%+. Should I be allocating more to cash and less to the stock market?

Amy Irvine 10/23/23 Amy Irvine 10/23/23

Asking for a Friend - I've seen that Money Market Funds are currently yielding 5%+. Should I be allocating more to cash and less to the stock market?

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Asking for a Friend - I'm using an excel spreadsheet to maintain my budget. Is there an easier way to stay on top of it?

Amy Irvine 10/16/23 Amy Irvine 10/16/23

Asking for a Friend - I'm using an excel spreadsheet to maintain my budget. Is there an easier way to stay on top of it?

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Asking for a Friend - How often should I be checking my investment portfolio?

Amy Irvine 10/9/23 Amy Irvine 10/9/23

Asking for a Friend - How often should I be checking my investment portfolio?

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Asking for a Friend - Should I use a password manager?

Amy Irvine 10/2/23 Amy Irvine 10/2/23

Asking for a Friend - Should I use a password manager?

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Asking for a Friend: It's hard to talk to my spouse/partner about finances and our budget; any tips?

Amy Irvine 9/25/23 Amy Irvine 9/25/23

Asking for a Friend: It's hard to talk to my spouse/partner about finances and our budget; any tips?

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Asking for a Friend - With federal student loan interest at its highest levels in a while, are there other funding options I should be considering?

Amy Irvine 9/18/23 Amy Irvine 9/18/23

Asking for a Friend - With federal student loan interest at its highest levels in a while, are there other funding options I should be considering?

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Asking for a Friend - I feel like I'm swimming in a big pond, but not sure which direction I should go to get to shore. Any suggestions?

Guest User 9/11/23 Guest User 9/11/23

Asking for a Friend - I feel like I'm swimming in a big pond, but not sure which direction I should go to get to shore. Any suggestions?

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Asking for a Friend - What are the pros/cons of putting a freeze on your credit report?

Kate Welker 9/4/23 Kate Welker 9/4/23

Asking for a Friend - What are the pros/cons of putting a freeze on your credit report?

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Asking for a Friend - I’m on an income-based repayment plan. Should I consider enrolling in the new SAVE option?

Rebekah Eason 8/28/23 Rebekah Eason 8/28/23

Asking for a Friend - I’m on an income-based repayment plan. Should I consider enrolling in the new SAVE option?

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Asking for a Friend - I'm making more money, but I am finding it hard to save. Any suggestions to make this easier?

Kate Welker 8/14/23 Kate Welker 8/14/23

Asking for a Friend - I'm making more money, but I am finding it hard to save. Any suggestions to make this easier?

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Asking for a Friend - I heard on the news that Fitch downgraded the U.S. debt from AAA (the highest rating) to AA+, so I have two questions

Amy Irvine 8/7/23 Amy Irvine 8/7/23

Asking for a Friend - I heard on the news that Fitch downgraded the U.S. debt from AAA (the highest rating) to AA+, so I have two questions

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What Issues Should I Consider for My Aging Parents