Big Paychecks Won't Fix Dumb Financial Decisions

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  <li>“Why isn’t bankruptcy a good way to force me into a “cash is king” approach to debt?”</li>
  <li>“My mother expects my brother and me to take care of her financially in her old age. What should we do?”</li>
  <li>“How do we pay off a HELOC that we’ve been using as a giant credit card?”</li>
  <li>“How do I deal with family that’s mismanaging their money?”</li>
  <li>“Should I stay in my job or go to college?”</li>
  <li>“I’m $90,000 in debt and I’m struggling to cut back my expenses. How do I get into a “rice and beans” mentality?”</li>
  <li>“My mother is in $90,000 of debt and after digging into her finances, I have no idea how to help her”</li>
  <li>“If I was looking for a risky investment, what are my best options?”</li>
  <li>“Should we pull money from retirement or take out a Heloc to cover our expenses when my husband changes careers?”</li>
  <li>“Do you recommend adult children living with parents without contributing to expenses?”</li>
  <li>“Should we sell our dream home for financial peace?”</li>
  <li>“My father gave me a loan for my house. Should I pay him back or have it taken out of my inheritance?”</li>
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