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  • Question: Hello, I sold my house last year and lost 30K. Can I claim any capital loss on my tax returns? Rozario, Nashua, NH…

  • Question: There was a brief mention of this on I believe it was the 2/13/09 show (on KPCC in Los Angeles). I have cut and will paste the portion of…

  • Question: I just had an extremely frustrating conversation with my credit card company (Bank of America). I wanted to get your thoughts. Larke,…

  • Mar 13, 2009

    401(k) safety

    Question: The company that manages our 401k plans for my employer has had its rating downgraded by S&P recently due to concern about making its…

  • Question: I'm planning to cosign a home loan for my brother. What's the best way to insulate myself from unforeseen liabilities? Are there any…

  • Mar 10, 2009

    Credit unions

    Question: My sister and I are having differences of opinion in investing our Father's money. He is in Assisted Living, age 93. Right now, the…

  • Question: We hear lots about the Stimulus Plan helping folks pay for their health insurance when they go on COBRA, but what about people who lose…

  • Mar 6, 2009

    Extra money

    Question: My wife and I have transitioned to using cash to pay for daily expenses versus a credit card. As a result of this transition, we have are…

  • Question: I'll be starting veterinary school in the fall, which means that over the next four years I'll take on something like $150,000 in debt….

  • Question: We've heard about the $13 a paycheck 'tax credit'. What exactly is a 'tax credit' as opposed to the 'tax rebate'? Will we have to pay the…