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One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown is something I never would have thought possible 45 days ago. I have developed sympathy for politicians. Politicians of every stripe: federal, state, local, Republican, Democrat — makes no difference. ...

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Dear Readers: Today we often hear the phrase “extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.” And while it’s usually used to refer to large-scale problems and solutions, I think it can apply much closer to home as more and more people ...

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Dear Readers: The widespread impact of the novel coronavirus has everyone on edge. And while the health and safety of our families and communities is the top concern, I’ve been hearing from many of you who are taken aback by ...

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Dear Carrie: I heard that there are some recent changes to FICO scores. What’s different, and how will it affect me? — A Reader Dear Reader: FICO scores are odd creatures. We’ve all heard of them. We may even worry ...

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“I’m widely considered an expert in a particular field and thinking of contributing an article to Wikipedia — the online encyclopedia — as a way of promoting my consulting practice. What are the legal ramifications of contributing to a Wiki, ...

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Is the lack of inventory under $350,000 in the local market intimidating and possibly discouraging for many buyers? Absolutely. Should that stop you from buying a home now? Absolutely not. If you have the right agent that is experienced, honest, ...

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“I have a very successful service business with two partners who have become very close friends. The business is organized as a limited liability company (LLC). “Our business is doing quite well, but we see an opportunity to start a ...

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“I just watched your YouTube video on basic copyright law and didn’t hear you touch on this subject, so I thought I’d drop you a line and ask you this question. I’m having trouble understanding the part of copyright law ...

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  For the past few years, one of my main passions has been to educate and elevate the “wholesaling real estate” industry. It’s gratifying to see that more and more individuals are understanding the distinction between marketing contracts and marketing ...

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Dear Readers: As you may know, I’m a big champion of financial independence, and the month of March gives me a special opportunity to talk about the importance of women taking control of their finances. Why March? Two reasons.  First, ...

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