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Saturday, November 07, 2009 Financial Survival Guide

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2NEWS viewer seeks advice on her elderly ...
Q: My 95 year old father recently lost about 20% of his (stocks and bonds) portfolio which he had invested through a local agency. We know we are facing long-term care issues with him in the near future. Should we ride this out (as the investment broker is advocating) or invest in something more stable, like CDs?

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Q & A: Taxes And Mortgage Forgiveness
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Selling a Broken Arrow home
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Q & A: Starting Financial Planning
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2NEWS viewer seeks advice on her elderly father's investments

Q: My 95 year old father recently lost about 20% of his (stocks and bonds) portfolio which he had invested through a local agency. We know we are facing long-term care issues with him in the near future. Should we ride this out (as the investment broker is advocating) or invest in something more stable, like CDs?

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