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Professor Karen DeLong discusses her upbringing on a farm and her journey towards financial literacy, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge with students and athletes.

University of Tennessee Agricultural and Resource Economics professor Karen DeLong talks growing up on a farm, getting financially wise, and sharing her knowledge with students and university athletes. Professor Karen DeLong 457bwiser.org Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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