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  • Question: My dad has generously given each of our two young daughters (currently 5 and 3) $1000. His intent is that these funds should be invested…

  • Jun 23, 2010

    Rent-to-own

    Question: I'll be graduating from a Ph.D program this summer and I'm one of the lucky ones who has found a job as a professor at a small college in…

  • Jun 22, 2010

    Immediate annuity

    Question: My husband and I will be 60 this year and our retirement savings will, under very conservative scenarios, provide a good retirement…

  • Question: When my Mother passed away she left each of my siblings and I an inheritance. She raised 5 children on her own, worked as a nurse, saved…

  • Jun 18, 2010

    Buy a duplex

    Question: I am an avid listener! LOVE the show. My husband and I have been contemplating buying our rental. The landlord wants to sell, is willing…

  • Jun 17, 2010

    New vs used car

    Question: I'm trying to figure out a few things regarding buying a car. We always buy used, does it ever make sense economically to buy a new car?…

  • Question: I wanted to know if I'm on the right track for retirement and how do I stand if I want to retire early? I currently owe nothing but I do…

  • Question: I notice at checkingfinder.com there are a number of high interest checking accounts available on line at FDIC insured banks. They…

  • Jun 12, 2010

    Finding an advisor

    Question: I am a 53-year-old teacher at a state university that offers a Roth 403(b), of which I am taking advantage. However, I have questions…

  • Question: My husband and I both have car loans and student loans that we are repaying. We both contribute to our retirement accounts and have put…

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