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  1. How much is my deposit insured for in a bank? In a credit union? Published: November 13, 2009
  2. I'm thinking of buying a mobile home for my first home. What should I consider? Published: November 01, 2009
  3. Why can't employees change health insurance coverage from family to single status until the open enrollment period? I got a new job with free coverage for me and my husband will be spending an additional $3,300 because he is unable to change. What can be done about this? Published: October 15, 2009
  4. If I draw Social Security at 62 and my wife draws on my account when she reaches 62 a year later, is her income limited, like mine is, until her full retirement age is reached? Published: October 15, 2009
  5. How can I get the NEFE (National Endowment for Financial Education) personal finance course at my school? Published: October 15, 2009
  6. How can you save money on food costs while traveling on vacation? Published: October 12, 2009
  7. How may I find a professional person to inventory, take pictures, and value everything in my home? Published: October 12, 2009
  8. When buying a car, what is the difference between a "Warranty of Merchantability" and a "Warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose"? Published: October 12, 2009
  9. Do Social Security benefits automatically increase with inflation? Published: October 12, 2009
  10. What does the term "open-ended credit" mean? Published: October 09, 2009
  11. I made a purchase with a credit card. The product has not worked as it was supposed to, and I have not been able to resolve the issue with the store where I purchased it. What else can I do? Published: October 09, 2009
  12. Can I take advantage of any unexpired manufacturer's warranties on a used car that I purchased? Published: October 09, 2009
  13. Is it good to invest in a mutual fund when the date that it distributes dividends date is close? Published: October 09, 2009
  14. What is negative amortization on a mortgage? Published: October 09, 2009
  15. I am 62 and started receiving Social Security benefits in June. Up to that date I worked. Will I have to return some of my Social Security payments? Published: October 09, 2009
  16. Is it ethical to read a "found" copy of your parent's will before they have died? Published: October 09, 2009
  17. What is a prepayment penalty on a loan? Published: October 09, 2009
  18. Do people with good credit scores ever get subprime loans? Published: October 09, 2009
  19. What is an acceleration clause in a loan contract? Published: October 09, 2009
  20. What steps should I take when buying a used car? Published: October 09, 2009
  21. Are credit monitoring services worth the cost? Published: October 09, 2009
  22. Do most ATMs charge fees for withdrawals? Published: October 09, 2009
  23. I was denied a personal loan because of my credit. I have a friend who will cosign, but she claimed bankruptcy three years ago. Is there a chance that I will be approved with her as a cosigner? Published: October 09, 2009
  24. How do I decide where to obtain financing for my car loan? Published: October 09, 2009
  25. What are values as they relate to financial planning? Published: October 09, 2009
  26. What can teens do to help their family and others during a financial crisis? Published: October 09, 2009
  27. How do you reconcile the balance in your checking account register with the balance on your bank statement? Published: October 09, 2009
  28. Any suggestions on keeping my holiday spending under control? Published: October 09, 2009
  29. I have two $25 savings bonds from Dec 1962. How do I redeem these bonds? Published: October 09, 2009
  30. I am employed at a nonprofit with no insurance coverage. I carry a health insurance policy but am concerned that, should I become ill and unable to work, I will not be able to pay my premium and will be left with no coverage and headed for financial ruin. What are my options? Published: October 09, 2009

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