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  • Question: Having $138,000 in student loans at 9% I would pay just about $160,000 in interest if I go 20 years to get forgiveness for the loan. Is…

  • Question: I am in my late 20s and have no debt. I have been working two jobs for a few years, one of which includes my housing. This has allowed me…

  • Question: Heard Chris Farrell recommend a national credit counseling organization. Please remind me of the name of the organization? Jeff,…

  • Question: I'm 38, my wife is 33. Our only debt currently is a $350/month car payment and $120/month student loan payment. We currently rent but are…

  • Question: My son has been accepted to a good out of state private college after completing his 2 year degree at a local community college. However,…

  • Nov 4, 2011

    Go ahead, switch

    Question: Someone on our show once said that closing your account would lower your credit rating. With the Occupy movement asking people to move…

  • Question: With the roller coaster-volatility of the stock market, would it be wise to tell my investment management firm to sell all mutual fund…

  • Question: We sold our home a year ago and have chosen not to reinvest into the market due to the volatility. We did make a profit on this sale….

  • Question: I have a question about what term to refinance for given that I have a child that will enter college in about 15 years. If I refinance…

  • Oct 28, 2011

    Target date funds

    Question: I always hear you guys say to diversify your retirement funds. It makes sense and I'm on board with that. However does putting all your…