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Here Comes The Debt. How Can I Stop Overspending On My Friend’s Wedding?

How Can I Ethically Invest? I Don’t Want My Money Going To Evil ...

I Was Told I’d Inherit My Late Landlord’s House. Now What?

I’m Getting Divorced, & I Have $80k Of Student Loan Debt. H...

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every

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My COVID Rent Discount Is Ending. How Do I Avoid A 30% Increase?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

by Paco de Leon

Should I Stop Paying My Parents Back For My Student Loans?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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I Want To Spend Half My Paycheck On Rent. Will I Regret It?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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My Friend Found A Sugar Daddy. I Think He’s A Scammer

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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My Partner Has A Secret “Get Out” Fund. How Am I Supp...

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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My Friend Borrowed Money But Won’t Pay Me Back. What Do I Do?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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I Thought Owning A Home Would Be A Dream, But It’s A Nightm...

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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I Make More Money Than My Partner. Am I Subsidizing His Life?

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I’m Newly Single, A New Parent, & I Don’t Know How I&...

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Is It Really Possible To Retire In Your 30s? Yes, But It’s Not Easy

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Is Now A Good Time To Invest In The Stock Market?

A Beginner’s Guide On Where To Put Your Money

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Why Are New Year’s Financial Resolutions So Hard To Keep?

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It’s Been A Hard Year Financially. How Can I Be Hopeful About 2021?

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Dear Paco: I’m Unemployed. How Do I Deal With My Judgmental...

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Dear Paco: How Do I Stop Doom-Shopping During The Pandemic?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

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Do I Pay My Student Loans Or Save For An Emergency During COVID-19?

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month

by Paco de Leon