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Is Dave’s investing system sound?

Considering that the current economic situation is nearing a calamity, do you feel that your Total Money Makeover investment strategies are still sound? — Anthony more

6/28/09 | 109 views

Buying a business while staying debt-free

I have an opportunity to buy a landscaping supply business. The current owner said he made $250,000 last year, and he’s on track to make even more this year. There are three employees, and he’s asking $390,000 for everything. more

6/21/09 | 303 views | 2 comments

Parents consider taking out third student loan

Dear Dave: Our daughter has one year left in college. She’s going to a state school in Texas, and we’ve already taken out two loans to help her out. She’s living in a nice apartment off-campus. … more

6/14/09 | 256 views

Helping parents out of money mess

A couple of years ago my parents got into a big financial mess. They filed bankruptcy, and had to give up their house. more

6/7/09 | 246 views

Standing up to the family about debt

I’m 22, and trying to follow your plan to take care of my money. I’m working my way through school. more

5/31/09 | 299 views

Where is money lost in stock market?

Dear Dave: If you invest in the stock market, and the market goes down, what happens to the money? Is it lost? — Danny Dear Danny: This is a great question! So many people misunderstand how … more

5/24/09 | 354 views

Learn your lesson from bankruptcy

My wife and I had a bankruptcy discharged about 18 months ago. We’d gotten in over our heads with credit cards and couldn’t keep up the payments or take care of things around the house. more

5/17/09 | 419 views

Is the Fair Tax system reasonably fair?

What exactly is the Fair Tax, and how is it different than the system we currently have in place? — Evan more

5/10/09 | 398 views

How much is enough for emergency funds?

In your plan, you talk about Baby Step 3 as saving enough to have three to six months of expenses in your emergency fund. more

5/3/09 | 453 views

Banks vs. credit unions for savings

We’re completely debt-free, and my husband and I have been conservative with our investments our entire lives. Considering the current state of the economy, we were wondering if a credit … more

4/26/09 | 508 views