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Ask an Expert: Understanding 529 Plans

Dear Kirk: My daughters have hit middle school, and a “paying for college” panic has started to set in. Can...

Better Banking Benefits: A Phone Call Away

Dear Kirk: I have held multiple accounts with the same bank for seven years, all...

Ask an Expert: Bad Credit vs. No Credit

Dear Kirk: I recently graduated college—completely debt free! But now that I’m completely on my...

Ask an Expert: Budgeting Tips for Freelance Professionals

Dear Kirk: I work as a freelancer, and my income is irregular at best. What’s the...

Ask an Expert: The Ins and Outs of Renters Insurance

Dear Kirk: The lease for my next apartment requires that I hold $100,000 in renters...

Ask an Expert: Tax Shelters

Dear Kirk: I’ve been hearing the term “tax shelter” being thrown around a lot lately....

Ask an Expert: Mortgage Payment Strategy

Dear Kirk: My husband and I can’t afford a 15-year mortgage, but our 30-year mortgage...

Ask an Expert: How to Handle Your Inheritance

Dear Kirk: I stand to inherit a pretty hefty sum of money when my grandmother...

Ask an Expert: Life Insurance for Kids?

Dear Kirk: My friend has life insurance policies on her kids, but I don’t understand...

Ask an Expert: Penny Stocks

Dear Kirk:  Are penny stocks a legitimate way to make money? How do they work?...

Ask an Expert: Buy or Lease?

Dear Kirk: I’m looking into options for buying a new car. Is lease-to-own a solid...

Ask an Expert: Finding a Financial Planner

Dear Kirk: I’m finally making some real money—yay!—and I’m considering the idea of a financial...

Ask an Expert: Online-Only Banking

Dear Kirk: What is the point of online-only banks? I’ve been hearing a lot about...

Ask an Expert: Student Debt Forgiveness

Dear Kirk: I’ve had friends tell me that their lenders have forgiven significant chunks of student...

Helping Your Grad Achieve Financial Independence

Dear Kirk: My kid just graduated from college. I’m happy for him and want him...

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