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The loan forgiveness safety valve
Nov 9, 2011
Question: Having $138,000 in student loans at 9% I would pay just about $160,000 in interest if I go 20 years to get forgiveness for the loan. Is...
How big a down payment
Nov 8, 2011
Question: I am in my late 20s and have no debt. I have been working two jobs for a few years, one of which includes my housing. This has allowed me...
Credit counseling
Nov 8, 2011
Question: Heard Chris Farrell recommend a national credit counseling organization. Please remind me of the name of the organization? Jeff,...
Time for life insurance
Nov 7, 2011
Question: I'm 38, my wife is 33. Our only debt currently is a $350/month car payment and $120/month student loan payment. We currently rent but are...
Parent loans for college
Nov 4, 2011
Question: My son has been accepted to a good out of state private college after completing his 2 year degree at a local community college. However,...
Go ahead, switch
Nov 3, 2011
Question: Someone on our show once said that closing your account would lower your credit rating. With the Occupy movement asking people to move...
Sell down to the sleeping point
Nov 2, 2011
Question: With the roller coaster-volatility of the stock market, would it be wise to tell my investment management firm to sell all mutual fund...
For public good, not for profit.
Capital gains and a home sale
Nov 1, 2011
Question: We sold our home a year ago and have chosen not to reinvest into the market due to the volatility. We did make a profit on this sale....
College and a refinancing
Oct 31, 2011
Question: I have a question about what term to refinance for given that I have a child that will enter college in about 15 years. If I refinance...
Target date funds
Oct 28, 2011
Question: I always hear you guys say to diversify your retirement funds. It makes sense and I'm on board with that. However does putting all your...