Credit counseling

Apr 1, 2009
Question: I have, unfortunately, managed to rack up about $30,000 in credit card debt. Financially I'm okay and working to pay off the debt and not...

Retirement vs. student loans

Mar 26, 2009
Question: Hi Chris, my question relates to two subjects: a student-loan for graduate studies and funding my retirement. I am 27 years-old and am...

Borrow to boost credit score?

Mar 25, 2009
Question: Hi Chris: Thanks to you and Tess for your informative show. It's appointment radio for me on weekends. :)...

Co-sign for brother

Mar 11, 2009
Question: I'm planning to cosign a home loan for my brother. What's the best way to insulate myself from unforeseen liabilities? Are there any...

Extra money

Mar 6, 2009
Question: My wife and I have transitioned to using cash to pay for daily expenses versus a credit card. As a result of this transition, we have are...

Graduate school debt

Mar 5, 2009
Question: I'll be starting veterinary school in the fall, which means that over the next four years I'll take on something like $150,000 in debt....

Consolidate loans to mortgage

Feb 12, 2009
Question: Please help... Would it be a good or bad decision to put a non-consolidated Parent Plus Loan into a home refinance? The refinance rate is...

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A loan from family friend

Feb 3, 2009
Question: I'm turning 25 years old in a few months and am finally getting serious about eliminating my debt. I have a credit card with a $3,000...

Leverage up?

Jan 16, 2009
Question: I can tap my home equity line of credit at an interest rate of 4%. I'm thinking about using my HELOC to fund an investment in a no-load...

Savings vs debt repayment

Jan 14, 2009
Question: So my wife just graduated with a masters and started working, and i just got a 25,000 promotion. Combined we are making about 3-4 times...