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Dear Dr. Don,I am inquiring about an advertised savings account paying a 6 percent average percentage yield. It is insured through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., but I am questioning it because the ...

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Dear Tax Talk,I plan to borrow against my primary residence to buy a rental property. I owe $70,000 on my property and will refinance for $250,000 (I will not live in the rental). I will pay cash for the ...

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Dear Dr. Don,The broker with whom my husband and I have worked for several years was referred to us by my now deceased father. We're seeing signs that our broker (with a very large firm) is becoming forgetful ...

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