Articles in Your Money
Daring To Dream Again
Dear Dave,
I’m 53 and in a position financially to retire in a couple of years. I want to keep working some after retirement, but I’m so burned out by my job that I’m not sure …
How to Control Impulse Spending
Dear Dave,
I have a problem with impulse spending. I switched to a debit card so that the money comes straight out of my checking account, but I still buy things I know I shouldn’t. Should …
Time to play it smart! Soccer and Money
Dear Dave,
Our son is 21, and he’s embarking on a career as a professional soccer player. He’ll only be making about $30,000 a year, and we want to know how we can help him manage …
How To Manage Boundaries With Your Step Daughter
Dear Dave,
I’m getting married to a wonderful man, but his 19-year old daughter from a previous marriage is very irresponsible. She doesn’t want to make her own car payments and doesn’t want to work. Lots …
Should You Downsize Your House To Get Out Of Debt?
Dear Dave,
Is it ever a good idea to sell your home and buy a smaller, less expensive one in order to get out of debt more quickly?
Autumn
Take your time with this one …
Dear Dave,
My boyfriend has a lot of debt. The other day a creditor called, and he wouldn’t answer the phone. Then, he told me it would be easier for him to pay off his …
Spend Wisely to Save Money
Have you ever noticed that the things you buy every week at the grocery and hardware store go up a few cents between shopping trips? Not by much… just a little each week but they …
Peer-To-Peer Lending?
Dave,
What do you think about peer-to-peer lending? I’m thinking about getting in on investing in individual loans as an investment strategy.
Brian
Skipping A Payment After Refinance?
Dear Dave,
I just refinanced my home from a 30-year fixed rate to a 15-year fixed rate mortgage. The first payment won’t be due until July, but should I go ahead and make a June payment …
Planning For A Future
Dear Dave,
My husband and I are both spenders. We want to get on a plan and handle our money better, but is there anything that will help us learn to give up …
