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Pay off auto loan
Jul 10, 2009
Question: I have a car loan that I could afford to pay off. However, is the loan, which has been paid on time for about 2.5 years, helping my...
Borrow to invest?
Jul 6, 2009
Question: My husband and I are both 50+, with two children of college age. Our house is paid off and we are without debt. He wants to take out a...
Getting debt help
Jun 26, 2009
Question: My daughter recently lost her job in Las Vegas, NV, had to vacate an apartment & will be unable to complete the lease. She forfeited...
Pay off student loans
Jun 26, 2009
Question: My only debt after I sell my house will be a student loan. Here is the info on that loan:...
Stick with adjustable rate mortgage?
Jun 19, 2009
Question: My wife and I have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage on our home with a current interest rate of 6.125%. We recently received two letters from...
The mortgage lock-in
Jun 19, 2009
Question: I am a first time homeowner ready to go ahead with the purchase except for the dreaded "lock" of the interest rate. My closing is set for...
Mortgage tax deduction
Jun 11, 2009
Question: hey guys. someone had written in with a question recently, asking Chris if they should pay cash up front for a Townhouse, or take out a...
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Make minimum credit card payments
Jun 9, 2009
Question: I recently gave 2 weeks notice at my job which I recognize is slightly insane in this economy, but I'm confident that it was the right...
Borrow to buy land?
Jun 8, 2009
Question: My husband is the primary income, and I work 12 to 15 hours per week from home while I take care of the kids. We have a 5 month emergency...
Credit freeze
Apr 30, 2009
Question: My question involves job applications and my social security number. When I fill out a job application, I need to submit my social...