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Articles by Paul Sisolak

Paul Sisolak is a personal finance journalist with an extensive background in news reporting. He covers saving, investing, real estate, and the economy. Paul has contributed to major publications, including CNN, CBS, Yahoo, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Education: B.A. in Journalism from Monmouth University.

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