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Despite the downturn, now may be the right time to focus on your long-term career goals. More

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Disabled? Get your stimulus bonus

From Social Security benefits to student loan forgiveness, Gerri Willis answers your financial questions. More

Modifying a mortgage? Don't pay a fee

Loan modification, reverse mortgages, first-time homebuyers tax credit, Gerri Willis answers your mortgage questions. More

Wiping out your retirement?

Should you use your retirement nest egg to pay down a mortgage? Gerri Willis answers viewers' questions. More

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Protect cash from inflation

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (T.I.P.S) help conserve your money if prices spike. Play

Should I sell my house short?

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From Money Magazine

Tap your IRA without penalty

There are ways you can take funds out of your IRA without incurring the 10% early-withdrawal penalty. More

No 401(k) match? Keep contributing

Saving for retirement is tricky, especially now. But if you do have a 401(k) keep saving; it's a good long-term choice. More

New marriage, first home and taxes

Does a newly married couple qualify for the first-time homebuyer credit? More

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Mortgages and credit scores

CNN's Gerri Willis and her panel offer advice about old debt, mortgage modification and intellectual capital. More

Gerri Willis is the anchor of CNN's weekend business program, Your Bottom Line, and serves as the personal finance editor for CNN Business News. Her monthly column, "Home Economics," appears in Money magazine. She is also author of "Home Rich" published by Random House.

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