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Downsizing: The big shift

Apr 21, 2011
Question: My boyfriend (of 13 years) and I currently own a 3000 sq ft home. We realize that we have much more house than we need. Realistically, we...

Why the housing market hasn't recovered

Apr 21, 2011
While the rest of the economy seems to slowly be getting back on its feet, the housing market is still stuck in a slump. Home prices continue to decline.

A "vacation bank" and savings

Apr 20, 2011
Question: Sorry to bother you, but since I started listening to your podcast (Thank you!) I have become focused on having a decent Emergency fund....

Time to finally buy a home?

Apr 19, 2011
Question: I am in my mid-50s and have never owned a home just rented, to the amount of about $125K+ in rent since 1997. As I am in the arts, I have...

Seeking debt relief

Apr 18, 2011
Question: We are trying to decide what our next step is to help us with our debt. We have been in debt for several years and we have always been...

A financial planning career

Apr 15, 2011
Question: I just received my BA in liberal arts last year, but only now do I know what I want to do with it. After realizing how much of a personal...

Keep the money safe

Apr 14, 2011
Question: My wife's family is debating on how best to invest $400,000 that came to my mother-in-law because of a death in the family. My mother-in...

For public good, not for profit.

When can I toss the receipts

Apr 13, 2011
Question: Although you can retrieve credit card statements online, I still keep hard copies of my statements. How long should I keep these...

Taking care of a special needs adult

Apr 12, 2011
Question: We have an 18 yo daughter who suffers severely from anxiety. This has prevented her so far from completing high school. She has twice...

Take this job and ....?

Apr 11, 2011
Question: Dear Chris and Tess, I love the show! Thank you so much for helping educate those of us who are financially-challenged....