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  • Question: Can a company that has been contributing matching funds on a 401K plan created by the company, suddenly stop contributing claiming…

  • Question: I have a Roth IRA and traditional IRA, both with Vanguard. I am not employed at this time but I would like to contribute to an IRA or…

  • Question: If I only have XX dollars in discretionary funds this year, what's the best way to spend them? Local food banks? International aid? Just…

  • Question: I am 63 and have enough to live on from Social Security, some bonds, the rental of a small cottage and the annuity I purchased when I…

  • Question: I am a married 31-year old. I am a corporate lawyer and my husband is an entrepreneur. I'm in the process of setting my 401(k)…

  • Dec 3, 2008

    Penny stocks

    Question: Thank you for your insightful financial advice on Marketplace. I enjoy your commentaries….

  • Question: I called my broker to buy some TIPS. He told me to be very careful because they could lose value in a deflationary environment. Is this…

  • Nov 27, 2008

    Happy Thanksgiving

    To all our listeners and readers, a warm and happy Thanksgiving.

  • Nov 27, 2008

    Student loans

    Question: No one has yet commented on how the credit crisis is going to affect the availability of college loans. Likely, since it's still early…

  • Question: I just received a letter from Chase informing me that they had closed one of my credit card accounts (I have two Chase cards) due to lack…

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