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Jane Bryant Quinn
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We'll be adding new Quinn columns each week, organized by date. If you prefer, you can view the columns organized by topic.

January - March, 1996     April - June, 1996
July - September, 1996     October 1996 - Present


  October 1996 - Present

Selling Term Coverage to the Masses
· Published November 28, 1996

Savvy Strategies for Divorce Settlements
· Published November 26, 1996

The Fine Print of Purchase Protection
· Distributed November 21, 1996

Does Your Insurance Company Owe You Money?
· Distributed November 19, 1996

A Closer Look at Smartcards
· Distributed November 14, 1996

Economic Forecast for 1997: 'Pretty Soft'
· Distributed November 12, 1996

Diversifying Your Mutual Fund Portfolio
· Distributed November 7, 1996

Shopping for a New Mutual Fund
· Distributed November 5, 1996

Part 2: Protecting Yourself Under the New Credit-Reporting Law
· Distributed October 31, 1996

Part 1: Protecting Yourself Under the New Credit-Reporting Law
· Distributed October 29, 1996

Using Financial Planners in a Divorce
· Distributed October 24, 1996

Looking to the Future: Banking on the Internet
· Distributed October 22, 1996

Co-Signers Beware: That Loan Could Haunt You
· Distributed October 17, 1996

Getting the Scoop on Investment Advisers
· Distributed October 15, 1996

Pushing Long-Term Care Insurance
· Distributed October 10, 1996

Looking Towards November: Taxing Issues
· Distributed October 8, 1996

Part 2: Proving a Case of Insurance Deception
· Distributed October 3, 1996

Part 1: Proving a Case of Insurance Deception
· Distributed October 1, 1996

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  July - September, 1996

Guaranteed-Coverage Law May Hurt Some
· Published September 29, 1996

How to Roll Over Your Old Savings Bonds
· Distributed September 26, 1996

Truth-in-Savings Law Still in Jeopardy
· Distributed September 24, 1996

How to Make Debt Repayment Pay Off
· Published September 22, 1996

Will 'Medicaid Planning' Sanctions Work
· Published September 15, 1996

Dole's Plan Raises Taxing Questions
· Published September 8, 1996

Setting the Records Straight on Brokers
· Published September 1, 1996

Insurance Safety Net Still Has Gaps
· Published August 25, 1996

Beware Rising Credit Card Fees
· Published August 18, 1996

Stock Lovers Missing a Bond Experience
· Published August 4, 1996

Caution Ahead: 401(k) Credit Cards
· Published July 28, 1996

Congress Needs to Safeguard 401(k)s
· Published July 21, 1996

'No-Load' Stocks Let You Bypass Brokers
· Published July 14, 1996

Taking Legal Home Business Deductions
· Published July 7, 1996

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  April - June, 1996

Sometimes Shelters Can Be Scams
· Published June 30, 1996

When Home, Small Home May Be Sweet
· Published June 23, 1996

Help in Maintaining a Rebalancing Act
· Published June 9, 1996

Planning Ahead for a Possible Pink Slip
· Published June 2, 1996

Shopping for Sound Investment Advice
· Published May 26, 1996

The Rap on Wrap Accounts: High Costs
· Published May 19, 1996

The Economy: What Politicians Won't Say
· Published May 12, 1996

Retirees' Gift on the Ceiling
· Published May 5, 1996

Beating the Banks on ATM Fees
· Published April 28, 1996

It's Time to Fight for Your Interest
· Published April 21, 1996

Changing Divorce Laws Is a Financial Issue
· Published April 14, 1996

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  January - March, 1996

The Bargains in Muni Bonds
· Published March 31, 1996

For Investors, Information Is an Asset
· Published March 17, 1996

You Owe Yourself a Credit Check
· Published March 10, 1996

A Check List: Should You Buy an Annuity
· Published March 3, 1996

Weighing the Refinancing Choices
· Published February 25, 1996

Why a Sucker's Phoned Every Minute
· Published February 18, 1996

In Stocks, the Margin Isn't One of Safety
· Published February 11, 1996

Don't Let Phone Fraud Get Your Number
· Published February 4, 1996

Costly Car Loans For Subprime' Buyers
· Published January 28, 1996

Dispelling Boomers' Real Estate Illusion
· Published January 21, 1996

Making The Most Of Layoff Payoffs
· Published January 14, 1996

In Defense Of Legal Services For The Poor
· Published January 7, 1996

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