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Jim Donaher

    Jim Donaher is a freelance writer and manager with over 35 years' experience in the insurance, banking, and investment management businesses. He provides expertise on a range of topics and is able to explain complex industry information in layman's terms. Jim is the author of two books, including Call Him, He's Home: A Guide to Prayer for Regular People and Then Larry Smiled, a novel about life, death, accountability, and salvation. Taormina, Sicily is his happy place!
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    The automatic shift lock light indicates a bad or failing shift indicator. Try engaging the brake or take it to an expert to get fixed.

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    I cosigned a car loan for my brother over a year ago, but now I want out. How do I get my name off the loan agreement?
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    My credit score is already kind of blah. I don't know if it can handle another blow.
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