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Options for retirement savings

Aug 2, 2011
Question: What are my options for saving for retirement when my employer does not offer 401K retirement plan? I have a traditional IRA account ...

The lure of 0% interest--Not

Aug 1, 2011
**Question: **So, I know the banks are feeling the financial recovery when they start making unsolicited credit offers again. My credit card has...

Thoughts on settlement money

Jul 29, 2011
Question: We were in a traffic accident a while back and our vehicle was totaled. Fortunately we are all ok (barring some persistent muscular pain...

Savings bonds are safe

Jul 28, 2011
Question: Should I cash in my EE and I bonds? Are they safe? Are they going to continue to be safe? I'm a retired teacher, already lost big on my...

A 401(k) and the risk of default

Jul 26, 2011
Question: My husband and I were discussing the potential government default looming ahead. What is your advice on what to do with a 401K? Some...

A safe parking place for emergency money

Jul 25, 2011
Question: My wife and I have been putting aside $100 a month and we currently have about $2200.00 in emergency savings. The money is currently in a...

When to take the Roth plunge

Jul 22, 2011
Question: I am in my early 30's and have amassed a savings around $25,000 (excluding retirement accounts),which is currently just sitting in a low...

For public good, not for profit.

Renting vs. owning

Jul 21, 2011
Question: I am a child-free, single surgeon living in Massachusetts. I relocated for a job over two years ago and am renting a house....

The return on savings: Miserly

Jul 20, 2011
Question: My wife and I have been working diligently to save a good chunk of "cash on hand" money, as well as the down payment for our next house....

Interest rate savings

Jul 19, 2011
Question: I am fortunate to have paid off all of my undergrad loans, but have taken out significant loans for graduate school, which I just...