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This Web site contains a compilation of more than a thousand consumer finance columns written by Tony Novak from the 1980s through 2006, updated and reformatted for maximum usefulness today. New material was added after 2010.

Content is the opinion of the author and does not represent the position of any other person or entity. Information is from sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed.

The author is paid for product endorsements and has an ownership or other financial interest in the businesses related to the topics covered.

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AskTony column handles questions on taxes, benefits, government programs, mortgages, loans, credit, banking, insurance, investment, retirement, and other questions related to personal finance. The service is focused for use by young adults but is actually open to anyone who chooses to submit a question.

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