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  • Should My Son Accept a Career Starter Loan?

    Published July 24, 2012

    Dave Says: Career Starter Loans are not always a good idea, and how do you check a minor's credit score?

  • Coping With Crippling Debt Right Out of College

    Published July 17, 2012

    Dave Says: Having enormous debt after graduation is becoming more of a norm for grads, but how do you move past the worrying and start living? 

  • Financial Planning vs. Taking a Leap of Faith

    Published July 10, 2012

    Dave Says: When it comes to financial planning and budgeting, you can’t just act impulsively and call it faith. This is a concept that’s misused and misunderstood a lot.

     

     

  • When Living With Mom and Dad is a Bad Idea

    Published July 03, 2012

    Dave Says: Sometimes it makes sense for adult children to live with their parents until they gain financial stability--but that's not always the case. 

  • Weak Economy: New Reality for Grads or Bad Timing?

    Published June 26, 2012

    Dave Says: As they work to navigate life after their diploma, new college grads might be wondering if the current down economy a cyclical thing and just part of life?

  • Should My Kid Work During College?

    Published June 20, 2012

    Dave Says: Research shows that kids who work while in college carry higher grade point averages than those who don’t, but it's important to keep a few factors in mind.

  • My Wife Hid Massive Debt, Now What?

    Published June 12, 2012

    Dave Says: Secret spending can lead to massive debt and marital problems, and what happens to a vehicle if the co-signer on the loan files bankruptcy?

  • The Ethics Behind Paying 'Expired' Debt

    Published June 05, 2012

    Dave Says: It’s always better to have a transaction listed as 'bad debt' that has been settled rather than simply 'bad debt.'

  • Buy a House or Pay Off Student Debt

    Published May 29, 2012

    Dave Says: Should you move in with your in-laws to save more money? And what's the best way to spend an inheritance: buy a house outright or pay off student loan debt?

  • Should My 15-Year-Old Son Have His Own Savings Account?

    Published May 22, 2012

    Dave Says: Teenagers don't have the knowledge to manage their own finances and need guidance from mom and dad. And how does life insurance work?