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Blowing My Inheritance
Q - I just inherited $50,000 and I owe $400,000 on my house, $20,000 on the car, and $10,000 in credit cards. Any advice?

My Accountant Lost His Calculator
Q - You seem to advocate paying off your mortgage early, but my accountant says I should keep my mortgage for the tax shelter.

Does Leasing a Car Make Sense?
Q - I am thinking about leasing or purchasing a new car. How can I get the best deal without getting taken to the cleaners?

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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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