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  • Feb 17, 2009

    President’s Day

    Have a good President's Day….

  • Feb 14, 2009

    Refinance

    Question: Today Friday the 13th, we signed refinancing papers for a 4.75% fixed 15-year mortgage. We had 6.0% 30-year fixed so this is a good deal…

  • Feb 14, 2009

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
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    Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell give advice to a woman being laid off, refinancing student loans and whether it's a good idea to take out a loan against the value of a CD.

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  • 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…

  • Question: My husband and I are ready to buy a home but given the uncertainty of these times and of even our seemingly secure jobs, we're thinking…

  • Question: Hi Chris – I'm 38 and there's a better than average chance that I won't make the next cut when my company has another layoff. I've always…

  • Question: Can I deduct the losses in my 401K on my tax return? I am 26 years old. Thanks, Leena, Dallas, TN…

  • Question: I am a 23 year old college student who is starting to discover the wonders of public radio and paying attention to the news on a daily…

  • Feb 6, 2009

    Convert to Roth

    Question: Given the current Federal deficit, and the way the U.S. Government is currently burning through money, it seems like a sure bet that tax…

  • Question: A: I am currently employed (Not sure how long this will last?) just took a 30% pay cut and there is a good chance that I will either be…