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We've saved. Now what?
Jun 30, 2011
Question: I am married and currently work full time as a school administrator. My husband just started working as an RN. We have a 3 year old...
Easing the burden of student loans
Jun 29, 2011
Question: I just graduated with my MFA. I have consolidated my undergrad and graduate loans and have $76,000 of loans at 6.8%. In September I will...
So, what about a 529 college savings plan
Jun 28, 2011
Question: My husband and I have two young girls- one who is two and another who is three months old. The only debt we have is for our house. We...
Saving too much for retirement
Jun 27, 2011
Question: I am someone who has drunk the Kool-Aid on saving as much for retirement as possible and maxing out contributions each year if you can...
What's with high-yield checking accounts
Jun 24, 2011
Question: Hi Chris, maybe this is a basic question, but I am confused. I have a high-yield checking account with my bank (3.5% apy) that also pays...
Yes to rollover. But where to?
Jun 23, 2011
Question: Hello. I have a 403(b) from an employer whom I worked for 14 years ago. It's not doing as well as it could with a different investment...
Students loans vs. mutual fund
Jun 22, 2011
Question: My question is about how best to pay down my student loans and whether I should try to pay off some loans with lump sum payments. I have...
For public good, not for profit.
Dabbling in social lending
Jun 21, 2011
Question: Hi Chris - I was listening to the marketplace money podcast (6/10/2011) and one of the guests mentioned peer-to-peer lending. I googled...
Navigating the retirement savings maze
Jun 20, 2011
Question: I have a question about Retirement Contributions. Is there a single resource that tells you how much individuals can contribute to all...
Pay off the mortgage now--or wait
Jun 17, 2011
Question: My wife and I are in a seriously enviable position, but we still have a question. We have just over $25K left on our mortgage, and just...