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Ask an Expert: Penny Stocks

Dear Kirk:  Are penny stocks a legitimate way to make money? How do they work? Kirk Says:  Let’s start our...

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...

Ask an Expert: Before You Buy a House…

Dear Kirk: My fiance and I are ready to start house shopping. What do we...

Ask an Expert: 401k, IRA or Both?

Dear Kirk: Should I have both an IRA and a 401k? And what happens to...

Ask an Expert: How to Alleviate Financial Stress

Dear Kirk: I’m looking for some advice about ways to train myself to worry less...

Ask an Expert: Determining State Residency

Dear Kirk: For individuals that split time between more than one state, how do you...

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