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  • Aug 27, 2009

    Credit problems

    Question: I think that my daughter is in deep credit card debt. I would like to pay off some of her credit cards. Is that possible to do on my own…

  • Question: I have a high interest credit card–24.9% with Bank of America, with a large balance $12,000. I am closing the account and Bank of…

  • Question: I keep reading that for every year after age 62 you delay SS your payments go up an average of 8%. Is this assuming you keep working?…

  • Aug 22, 2009

    New credit card

    Question: My MasterCard company (Citicards) recently sent me a letter saying that my card number had been compromised by a large-scale theft of…

  • Aug 21, 2009

    Check out landlord

    Question: The rental market in Miami has gotten very soft, and I can get a much better apartment for the same money that I'm paying now. Virtually…

  • Question: I am considering buying a house (for the first time) – the government incentives to do this are a big factor in this decision- However, I…

  • Aug 18, 2009

    Online budgeting

    Question: Do you have an opinion regarding online budgeting websites? I inquire as my fiancée has recently discovered such a website at www.mint…

  • Aug 17, 2009

    A bond ladder

    Question: Looking for safe place for investing which pays a higher yield than CD's. As a senior, in these uncertain times, I am a conservative…

  • Aug 14, 2009

    Debit cards safe

    Question: A year ago, I made the decision to use my debit card more and credit cards less. I currently have no debt – good feeling! I recently…

  • Question: I understand that credit card companies take a dim view of certain credit-using behavior when deciding on your interest rate. For…