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Many workers find themselves moving from company to company as they look to fast-track their careers or find just the right kind of work for them. Changing jobs can be a great way to gain experience and professional insight, but...
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I’ve returned from vacation to an overflowing Ask Farnoosh mailbag. Thank you! It goes without saying that your questions are really, really smart. I couldn’t pick just one to answer so this week, so we’re featuring three very interesting queries....
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Even when you make six figures and save diligently, your finances can create some anxiety. Ken [name has been changed to assure privacy], a 36-year-old pilot based out of Pittsburgh earns $100,000 a year. The 36-year-old has various savings buckets...
There are a number of reasons why it might be tempting to cash out your hard-earned 401k savings before retirement. From hefty car or home repairs to emergency medical expenses, sometimes unexpected circumstances cause us to seek out extra cash.... 
