1. How can you save money on food costs while traveling on vacation? Published: October 12, 2009
2. What are some low-cost strategies for parents to keep their children occupied during the summer and other school breaks? Published: October 09, 2009
3. What is "Cash for Clunkers?" Published: October 09, 2009
4. I was receiving SSI benefits, and they are about to end. Is there any kind of extension I can get? I am currently appealing my Social Security Administration (SSA) denial but am in need of income. Published: October 05, 2009
5. I received notice that my house is being foreclosed on for back taxes. Where can I go to get an extension to have more time to come up with the money? Published: October 05, 2009
6. My wife has pre-tax health coverage at work. We can no longer afford to pay for it, but they say we cannot cancel until open enrollment. If she quits her job, how long will she have to be unemployed before she can get re-hired and have no insurance taken out? Published: July 15, 2009
7. What is direct deposit, and where can it be used? Published: June 12, 2009
8. Is there a way to automatically record the checks that I write from my checkbook? Sometimes I forget to write them in my check register. Published: June 12, 2009
9. How long should I keep records for itemized income tax deductions and utility bills such as gas, electric, and water? Published: May 27, 2009
10. My wife was in an auto accident, and her family leave of 12 weeks is almost up. Her employer says that her job will be posted if she does not come back to work. Is there anything that can be done about this? Published: May 27, 2009
11. What should a good budget include, and what are the limitations of budgeting? Published: May 27, 2009
12. What should people do when they are being furloughed and will lose pay? Published: May 27, 2009
13. Our office may need to furlough employees. Will we be able to keep our health insurance? Published: May 26, 2009
14. With respect to keeping monthly utility bills and statements, could you advise me on how to set up a spreadsheet to record the monthly cost and usage of each type of utility? Published: May 26, 2009
15. Are there some free and easy tools available to use for budgeting? Published: March 30, 2009
16. Is it bad to stop spending and save money when the economy goes into a recession? My job is pretty secure, but I'm still nervous about spending money. Published: March 30, 2009
17. Where can we get information to learn how to budget our income? Published: March 30, 2009
18. What should you do if your company is laying off workers and you think you're next? Published: March 30, 2009
19. Can I get an emergency cash loan on a prepaid debit card? Published: March 30, 2009
20. How can I stop living paycheck to paycheck? Published: March 30, 2009
21. Should consumers sign up for companies' extended warranties or credit life insurance when buying a "big ticket" item such as a plasma television? Published: March 30, 2009
22. I have more expenses than income. There is no way for me to increase my income given my education and skill set, and my wife is now voluntarily working from home. What should we do? If I am laid off, what happens then? Published: March 30, 2009
23. I want to manage my money better. Where can I find a class to learn how to develop a spending plan? Published: March 30, 2009
24. We've been married 21 years and have 6 kids. My husband was self-employed, but that ended two years ago, leaving us bankrupt. We had a house, but now we're renting. We have a hard time even saving $100 a month. Should we forget the idea of home ownership? We feel like we can't get on top of our finances. Published: January 14, 2009
25. We are paid every two weeks so the date (e.g., the 5th of the month) that we get paid on is not the same. What is the best due date for bills when your payday is not the same each month? Published: January 13, 2009
26. I am creating a spreadsheet to estimate future living costs. Is the Consumer Price Index the best measure of inflation? Is there any research you could point me to about the CPI, inflation, and forward estimates of purchasing value? Published: December 12, 2008
27. I currently have three credit cards, all of which are 0% interest for 12 months, but I find that monthly payments are consuming all my income. I have an amount saved up in two investment accounts that is sufficient to pay off these three credit cards. Should I go ahead and pay them off with this money? I am unsure since the credit cards are interest free. Published: November 03, 2008
28. What is the difference between a financial need and a want? Published: October 27, 2008
29. Do people spend more when they use a credit card than they do with cash? Published: October 27, 2008
30. My daughter has recently divorced and now has a home with a $1,300/month mortgage payment. It is hard for her to make ends meet. Would it be smart for her to sell the house in a soft market and possibly lose the small amount of equity she has and move to a smaller place? Another option would be for my husband and me to help her with her mortgage payments; with a written agreement that we would get our money back when she sells the house. Are there any other options we should consider? Published: July 28, 2008

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