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That’s a lot!

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Q: I’m on Baby Step 1 of your plan, and I work at a community college that takes a mandatory 20 percent from our pay for retirement.
I know you say retirement contributions should be put on hold until all debt except for your home is paid off, so do you have any thoughts on this kind of system?

A voice for them

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I am extremely concerned about the safety of grey wolves, and I am pleading with my representatives to be a voice for them.

Humans have destroyed their homes and killed their families as trophies and now that their numbers are dwindling, we must do what is right.

Short term planning

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Q: My husband and I are completely debt-free, and we’re saving up for our first house. We currently have about $90,000 in savings, and we’d like to buy a home with cash in the next few years. Where should we put our money, so it will work for us while we save more?

Getting ready for the Baby Steps

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Q: I like your plan, and I’m ready to get control of my finances.
Should I catch up on past due bills before saving $1,000 for the beginner emergency fund you recommend in Baby Step 1?

DR: This is a great question, because it gives me a chance to walk you all the way through the Baby Steps plan.

New Greer map

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Editor’s Note: Walk down memory lane with us! In upcoming editions of The Greer Citizen, we will be taking a look at old newspapers and bringing you stories from the past to commemorate our 100-year anniversary.

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