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  <li>“How can I protect myself from my husband’s gambling problem?”</li>
  <li>“I signed up for a student loan assistance program but I feel like I am being extorted rather than helped”</li>
  <li>“I am closing on a house I can’t afford and I’m pregnant. What should I do to get through this season?”</li>
  <li>“Should we sell a car we were gifted?”</li>
  <li>“Should I get a 529 plan for my children?”</li>
  <li>“My elderly mother has developed a gambling addiction, I feel guilty for not wanting to fund her addiction”</li>
  <li>“We are about to lose 80% of our income. Should we pay down our debt or save?”</li>
  <li>“Should I pull money from retirement to pay off my car?”</li>
  <li>“Is it too late for me to prepare for retirement?”</li>
  <li>“Should I let my son enjoy the fruits of his hard work?”</li>
  <li>“Should we pay off our house after we sell our rental?”</li>
  <li>“I received a personal injury settlement of $420,000. How should I manage this large lump sum?”</li>
  <li>“Am I risking my almost $1M net worth by carrying $1.4M in debt?”</li>
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