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  • Question: I'm in the market for an HSA. Any suggestions on how to shop around and find the best provider? There are so many, it gets confusing….

  • Question: We are in our 30's with three kids ages 7 and under. We live simply and have been able to get by on our income around $24,000 per year,…

  • May 27, 2009

    Buy a home soon?

    Question: My girlfriend and I want to buy a house soon. My credit is great, I have no debts, but I have been unemployed living on my savings since…

  • May 23, 2009

    New or used?

    Question: I wasn't sure whether to ask you or the Car Talk Car Guys about this – Maybe a joint consult? I just got half a book advance, and have …

  • May 22, 2009

    Mortgage vs. CDs

    Question: We have several CD's that are coming due. Interest rates are so low we are wondering if we should pay off our 6.875% home loan with the…

  • May 21, 2009

    Estate taxes

    Question: My elderly parents (82 & 88 years old) own a large (2000 sq ft) completely renovated 1805 farm house and 100 acres in SC – all paid…

  • Question: Hello Chris. I got a letter stating that the 250.00 checks would be mail by the end of May. I notice that some people have already gotten…

  • May 15, 2009

    Life insurance

    Question: We are both 54 years old, professionals, still working. We own our home and have no debt beyond $30,000 in a home equity loan from…

  • Question: I am trying to decide between two different graduate schools: a state school and a private college. Both have good, well respected…

  • Question: WE OWE 3 mortgages at 5.3755% 6.25% 6.98% for three different homes. Would we be qualified to refi under the HOME AFFORDABLE REFINANCE…