Mr. G draws from a background of over 30 years experience as a counselor, speaker, and writer. He is founder and author of SmartStartz, an educational series of booklets for teens through adults, serves on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Jumpstart Coalition, is a nationally certified credit counselor and parent trainer, and has authored seven books on finances and family counseling.
Email Mr. G with questions or comments at askmrg@yahoo.com

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