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Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship.

Michelle Singletary

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Michelle Singletary
Age: 54
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Financial Planner
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My rule is when in doubt hire a professional. You could do it just this year and then you have direction to resume doing it yourself after the consultation. What you don't want is to do it wrong and be hit by a huge tax bill. Remember the old saying, Don't be pennywise and pound foolish.
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Not all Trump supporters are bigots. They believe he had something to offer. I may disagree. You may disagree but we need to be civil to each other. Use the facts to make your point. I had read that the clothes made by some of the brands use sweatshops. Facts folks not feelings. We all have to live with each other and our choices.
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