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  • Dec 24, 2008

    Ginnie Mae

    Question: We've heard so much about the problems with Freddie Mac and Fannie May, how are they difference from GNMA's. Our investment in them seems…

  • Question: Hi Chris. I have the option to enroll in a retirement plan at the company I work for. In light of the current stock market turmoil, I am…

  • Question: What is your suggestion for finding up to date information on all I would need to know about mortgages for the first time buyer. I would…

  • Dec 19, 2008

    Refinance, or not?

    Question: In 2006 we bought a house in a pretty strong real estate market with a 30 yr fixed rate that wasn't stellar, (6.75%). We have no problem…

  • Dec 18, 2008

    Buy a home now?

    Question: Is now a good time to purchase my first home in Santa Cruz, California? Buying in this area has never been an option until now. I have…

  • Question: I have Roth IRA accounts with Vanguard and T. Rowe Price. I get transaction confirmations and quarterly statements from each. From what I…

  • Dec 16, 2008

    Bail on 401(k)?

    Question: I'm 54 years old with a 401k plan that is pretty much all my savings. I'm married and together we make approx. $80.000/year. We just…

  • Dec 13, 2008

    Trading in Lehman

    Question: So, I'm confused as to why people are still buying and selling Lehman Brothers stock. They're bankrupt, why are people trading it, the…

  • Dec 12, 2008

    Debt and borrowing

    Question: Is it better to pay down debt (ie. mortgage or car loan) during periods of inflation or deflation? I understand that it's a good idea to…

  • Dec 11, 2008

    Invest and borrow?

    Question: Hello, I love the show. I'm a bit of a personal finance geek and I look forward to it every week. I'm 25 years old and I'm returning to…

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