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Mailbag for Friday, December 8, 2006

Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers your burning money questions. This week, advice on applying for a job with a poor credit score, teaching kids about money and withdrawing money from a retirement account.

Chris Farrell answers your financial questions. (Photo: Vince Winkel)

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