Dave Says: August 18
Today, Dave covers a question about emergency funds and also answers a reader interested in knowing whether unmarried couples should combine their finances.
Read moreToday, Dave covers a question about emergency funds and also answers a reader interested in knowing whether unmarried couples should combine their finances.
Read moreDear Dave,
What’s the best way to respond to a sibling who continually makes poor choices with money and often asks to borrow money? I don’t want to be heartless, but they’re out of control asking for money anytime they want. I’m currently on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I’m six months away from being debt-free. Do you have any suggestions?
Read moreDear Dave, I’m about to complete Baby Step 3. I’ve been very intense about following your plan, but I was wondering if there’s ever any kind of frustration or letdown after you’ve come this far.
Read moreDear Dave, I have an idea for a small business I think is needed in my area. How do you feel about me keeping my current, high-paying job, and hiring a full-time manager to handle the day-to-day operations while I oversee things and handle accounting?
Read moreDear Dave, I make big commissions leasing cars, but I’d never lease one myself. Should I quit? -Stan
Read moreDear Dave, We have a special needs child, who will likely be under our care for the rest of her life. The doctors say there’s a good chance she’ll live to be about 40. How does the situation with our little girl affect our retirement planning and college funding?
Read moreDear Dave, My husband lost his job a few months ago. He’s found another one since then, but we’re still trying to rebuild our finances. At the same time, our daughter plays softball on a travel team. It’s a great character-building experience, but the costs involved can be pretty high. Do you think we should cut down on the travel team activities for a while?
Read moreDear Dave, Do you feel that some people are born leaders, or do you have to read and study to become one?
Read moreDear Dave, What are the advantages of using a real estate agent versus going the for-sale-by-owner route when it comes to selling a home?
Read moreThe rule is no new debt. Dear Dave, My wife wants to go back to school to complete her degree. Right now, we’re on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and we’re about 12 months away from being debt-free, except for our house. Should we work the budget to cash flow her going back to [...]
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