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published: '2010-05-18T01:02:00.000Z'
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*Weigh in with your own advice for readers facing tough financial decisions or grappling with challenging situations involving money, manners, and ethics.*

Friends come to me for advice regarding their investments. I’m no CFP, but I have a good grasp of the basics and give well-researched recommendations. Is providing this advice a mistake? --Peter from Fairfax Station, Va.

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