Rita Lewis is 52 and has never owned a home. After renting for many years in Capitol Heights, she is ready to change that. She has about $50,000 in savings and a credit score above 700. But there is one thing working against her: She is self-employed.
 
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Now's the Time to Reassess Your Finances (By Nancy Trejos, February 1, 2009, Page F05)
 
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How Should Parents Teach Teens About Credit Cards? (By Nancy Trejos, January 11, 2009, Page F04)
 
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Finding the Right Person to Provide Advice (By Nancy Trejos, December 14, 2008, Page F05)
 
Nancy Trejos: Your Money Help Desk: With Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses Rising, It Might Be Time for Insurance Change (By Nancy Trejos, December 7, 2008, Page F05)
 
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Retiree Helping Children Still Should Balance Portfolio (By Nancy Trejos, November 23, 2008, Page F03)
 
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Well Into Retirement and Caught Short on Income (Post, November 2, 2008, Page F05)
 
Get a Line of Credit for an Addition? Depends on Your Financial Foundation. (By Nancy Trejos, October 26, 2008, Page F05)
 
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ARM Holders Would Do Well to Shop Around Now (By Nancy Trejos, October 12, 2008, Page F05)
 

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