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Question: I've got two questions. First, I've often heard the advice that individuals shouldn't invest much in their employer, as they risk losing...

Question: I'm 29 years old, earning 100k+ a year and have no debt. I do not yet own a home. Up until now I have only been contributing 6% to my...

Question: Recently my ARM ended the fixed rate portion and moved into the variable rate segment. In doing so, my interest rate dropped quite a bit,...

Question;: We owe about 95,000 on the house. We will get between 60 and 65 thousand this month from my grandmother's estate. We both agree that we...

Question: I've decided to start a Master of Natural Resources program and have gone around and around with friends and loved ones over whether or...

Question; I recently shopped around for a mortgage refinance. (Comparison shopping is good, right?) I got quotes from a few companies, but to do...

Question: Please - some guidance on how to 'run the numbers' to determine whether or not I can afford to retire. What figures need to be considered...

Question: My husband and I received a little money over the holidays, specifically $1000, and we are trying to determine what the best thing to do...

Question: Hi, Chris. Recently I returned to corporate life after seven years of working for myself. A few years ago I moved my 401(k) account...

Question: Hi Chris, I have an old 401k from a previous employer that I would like to take control of. I remember hearing there was a chance that in...