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Upgrade: I’m 40, will get a pension and have $60,000 saved for retirement. Should I borrow from it to pay off $17,500 in credit card debt?

Dear Catey, I am a 40-year-old law-enforcement officer and hope to retire in 13 or 14 years. At that time, I will have 30-plus years on the job with a pension giving me 70% of my current income with a cost-of-living annual percentage increase around 2% or 3%. Additionally I …

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Why Your Paint May Be Cracking and How to Fix It

Cracking paint most likely is caused by poor preparation. Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Here’s a question from our Feb. 22 broadcast: https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Michele-Zinsser.mp3 Michele just finished painting the entire interior of her home, only to notice the paint is beginning to …

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What to do if You Need Money Now

Do you need money now? There are some things in the world that you will always need. When looking for a business that is able to sustain its success, it is good to start a business that involves dining, lodging, or clothing in one way or another. For a shelter, …

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