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Question: My wife and I are planning to refinance to take advantage of today's low rates. We were pleased to see that our home appraised for more...

Question: I have CDs for both my sons that will mature at the beginning of Dec. 2011. They are now 21 and 17. The CDs are making virtually nothing...

Question: Other than the modest amount that can be taken out of a Roth IRA for a first home, and the tax credit, are there other tax-advantaged...

Question: Yesterday we received, in a UPS Express envelope, an offer from the holder of our mortgage, Chase, to lower our mortgage rate by over 1% ...

Question: I am a 26-year-old PhD student in Chemical Engineering. I have no debt, and I receive a stipend from a fellowship. I save about $800...

Question: I recently graduated and started my first job. I paid for my own school and have no debt. I have a good job and I am maxing out my...

Question: I've just co-signed for a federal student loan for my goddaughter in the amount of 13K. She's going to school overseas and to get a...

Question: Facts: I have a stable job. My only debt is school debt that costs me approximately $200 per month. After expenses each month I am able...

Question: I am 25 years old and am debating paying down my student loan or saving the money for a larger emergency fund. Currently I have 18k in...

Question: I'm 54 years old and have 25 years left on my mortgage. If I re-fi at a lower rate and drop to 15 years, my payment is the same. I also...