Donate today and get a Marketplace mug -- perfect for all your liquid assets! Donate now

Parent loans for college

Nov 4, 2011
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,...

Go ahead, switch

Nov 3, 2011
Question: Someone on our show once said that closing your account would lower your credit rating. With the Occupy movement asking people to move...

Sell down to the sleeping point

Nov 2, 2011
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...

Capital gains and a home sale

Nov 1, 2011
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....

College and a refinancing

Oct 31, 2011
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...

Target date funds

Oct 28, 2011
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...

Time to refinance

Oct 27, 2011
Question: I am currently looking to refinance my home to get a lower interest rate. The problem is I will likely be relocating for work soon. I'd...

For public good, not for profit.

What's going on with mutual funds

Oct 26, 2011
Question: I've had mutual funds for over 20 years that basically are about 10% higher now than my original investment so long ago. This is typical...

What now?

Oct 25, 2011
Question: I own shares in a family business and my shares are being purchased. I will be paid approximately $150,000 over the next ten years in...

Secured credit cards

Oct 24, 2011
Question: Hello, I was just listening to your program here in sunny San Diego, Saturday around noon (Oct 22). You were interviewing a recent...