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Mary Beth’s Money is an occasional feature following a West Columbia single mother of two as she gets her finances in order with the help of a financial planner.
From the series (newer stories are higher):
For aspiring teacher, college is pay-as-you-go
Emergency fund vital in personal budget
Keeping unexpected expenses at bay
Gain control by tapping goals, dreams
Planning for death makes living easier
A note about ‘Mary Beth's Money’
Young mother seeks to break paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
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Mary Beth's financial planner answers questions at this blog.
Have a question for Neil? E-mail it to Andy Shain. Please include your name and daytime phone number.
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