Credit Cards for Emergencies
Q - I have managed to avoid credit cards since I graduated college a few months ago, but I am thinking about getting a credit card for emergencies. Is this a good idea?
More on Leasing
Q - It seems that I can get a much nicer car if I lease instead of buy. Is this a bad move?
Am I Bankrupt?
Q - I make $70,000 per year and owe $20,000 in credit cards, $15,000 on a car, and $20,000 in student loans. Would it make sense for me to declare bankruptcy and start over?
Consolidation Loans
Q - I have an adjustable rate mortgage and some other debts. Is it a good idea to consolidate my debts and get a fixed rate mortgage?
Deep in Debt, Just Out of College
Q - I just graduated, but now I have $20,000 in student loans and a $30,000 job. How am I supposed to eat, much less start saving?
Teaching Kids the Value of Money
Q - Children today seem to want everything handed to them. They have the attitude that they are above certain jobs like flipping burgers or working at the mall. How do I teach my young child the value of a dollar and the values of responsibility and hard work before it is too late?
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