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Medical Emergencies Come First
I recently experienced a medical emergency and unexpected hospital stay. I’m about halfway through Baby Step 2, and I’m paying off my debts using the debt snowball system. I have […]
Don’t Kick a Guy When He’s Down (but Don’t Let Him Throw a Pity Party, Either)
Our son used to own and run his own small business, until it went bankrupt a few months ago. We let him move in with us, because he hasn’t been […]
Should You Save for Retirement Before Funding College for Your Kids?
I just started listening to your radio show a few months ago, and I love your advice. I do have a question about the order of two of the Baby […]
Getting Lower Rates to Help Pay Off Credit Cards Sooner?
How do you feel about moving credit card balances to other companies to get lower rates when you’re trying to get out of debt? I just paid off my first […]
You and Your Wife Have to Get on the Same Page
My wife has run her own small business for the last three years. I try to be positive, and help whenever I can, but the truth is things aren’t going […]
Should I Buy My Soon-To-Be Ex-Wife a New Car?
My wife and I are going through a divorce, and she just had our first child. Under the circumstances, I feel it’s my responsibility to take care of her for […]
Emergency Fund for Teens?
Our daughter is in high school, and she has a car and a part-time job nights and weekends. We’ve worked with her on saving, spending and giving, but should a […]
Compromises Are Part of Marriage
My wife and I both have good jobs. Together, we bring home around $190,000 combined. We also have $100,000 in a savings account, and no debt except for our mortgage. […]
The Game’s Not for Everyone
I’m 38, and after looking and waiting for years, I think I’ve found a rental property scenario I like. My plan is to take $30,000 out of my retirement account, […]
The Unexpected Is Always Lurking
When I leave my job in two or three years, I’ll still have a good income of around $80,000 thanks to my pension. I talked with my wife recently about […]