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What now?
Chris Farrell Oct 25, 2011
Question: I own shares in a family business and my shares are being purchased. I will be paid approximately $150,000 over the next ten years in...
Secured credit cards
Chris Farrell Oct 24, 2011
Question: Hello, I was just listening to your program here in sunny San Diego, Saturday around noon (Oct 22). You were interviewing a recent...
Time to refinance
Chris Farrell Oct 21, 2011
Question: Refinance or additional payments towards principal? After Amy Scott's report on falling interest rates I decided I must stop wondering...
A reasonable fund fee
Chris Farrell Oct 20, 2011
Question: Could you discuss what is reasonable in terms of fees and sales charges for mutual funds? My current Roth IRA provider charges a $10...
A good time to remodel
Chris Farrell Oct 20, 2011
More evidence of a soft economy: The home remodeling market. The latest reading from the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity from the Joint...
DIY or planner
Chris Farrell Oct 19, 2011
Question: I'd like to think I'm relatively savvy with financial planning (in no small part thanks to your show) and have a growing portfolio that...
Go for it
Chris Farrell Oct 18, 2011
Question: I am planning on retiring from Federal government with a pension of about $19,500 at age 60. I have $300,000 in savings and I will...
Interest or principal
Chris Farrell Oct 17, 2011
Question: We would like to make additional payments to our mortgage. Does it make a difference whether we make that additional payment towards the...
Swap mortgage for home equity loan?
Chris Farrell Oct 14, 2011
Question: My mortgage rate is 6.5% and I was laid off over a year ago. I owe only $39,000 and have a home equity line of credit of $100,000 which I...
Open IRA first--and fast
Chris Farrell Oct 13, 2011
Question: I am 29 and I work for a family owned retail business that does not offer a retirement plan. Currently my husband does have one through...
