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  • May 6, 2008

    Cash or Loan?

    Question: Hi, I have to replace my roof (sooner then later). Should I pay cash from a money market savings account, or take out a loan? Thank you,…

  • On this week's Marketplace Money, Chris and Tess answer questions about freeing up assets to purchase an online business, buying foreign real…

  • Question: My husband & I are both retired. We have parent loans for our 3 children's college expenses. We have a $20,000 home equity loan but…

  • May 2, 2008

    I-Bonds

    Question; I have been a long term investor in I-Bonds especially when inflation is strong since it is inflation adjusted. But just when inflation…

  • Question: I'd like to invest in a green mutual fund, one that develops wind and solar energies, electric cars etc. I've been looking at Winslow…

  • Question: I have 2 Coverdell IRA's for my 2 children, to which I contribute what I can. I've heard that the program is set to expire in 2010. 1) Is…

  • Apr 29, 2008

    Blending Finances

    Question: Hi Chris, My girlfriend and I will be graduating from Cal's City and Regional Planning Master's program next month. We will also be…

  • On this week's Marketplace Money, Chris and Tess answer questions about rising property values, dealing with a collection agency, transferring…

  • Apr 25, 2008

    Spousal IRA

    Question: I am a 30 yr old man with a 9 month old son and a stay at home mom to take care of. I have started contributing to a Roth IRA this year….

  • Question: I would like to cancel some of my credit cards that I no longer use. I'm concerned about identity theft, and about fees charged on cards…