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Question: For the last few years, I've given each of my young nieces $50 savings bonds for Christmas. I like the idea of giving them something they...

Question: I am 57 so retirement is hopefully not far away. I am self employed and successful but would not be affected were the Democrats able to ...

Question: Is money raised to assist a friend with medical bills considered income, thus making her responsible for paying tax on it? (We want to...

Question: I have a Upromise MasterCard that pays me 1% back on all my purchases to help pay down my student loans. The loan is paid off. I have no...

Question: We have a 6 month old daughter and are looking into college savings for her. My daughter is fortunate enough to be able to hold 3...

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Question: My sister and her husband recently found out that they are expecting their first child! I would like to find a financial book or resource...

Question: My husband and I have been married about 4.5 years, and before getting married I asked him about any loans/debts he had. He said he had...

Question: I retired a year and a half ago and have been living on a severance payment since then. Sometime in the next few months, as I expected, I...

Question: I am trying to get my credit score back on track after a period of very ill health and no medical insurance. I have a stable job now with...