1. Is it a good idea to borrow from my 401(k) if I need some extra money? Published: January 27, 2009
2. My wife and I are saving for our son’s college education. We have been placing accounts in his name but wondered if we should place some investments in our name. Published: January 27, 2009
3. How can a Roth IRA help me save for college expenses? Published: January 27, 2009
4. What is the best strategy for financing a new car? Published: January 27, 2009
5. I just learned that I will inherit $25,000. I'm 54 and single. Any suggestions for what I could do with this money? Published: January 27, 2009
6. I am within five years of retiring, and I've seen my individual retirement accounts (IRAs) drop drastically in value. I know that I'll have to pay tax on those IRAs when I start taking money out. Is there anything that I can do now? Published: January 27, 2009
7. What are Series HH savings bonds? Published: January 27, 2009
8. What is a Roth 401(k)? Published: January 27, 2009
9. I owe back taxes. I'm paying by installment. Can firms advertising that they can reduce or eliminate my taxes really help? Published: January 15, 2009
10. How do I open a bank account? Published: January 15, 2009
11. What does the term MSRP mean in terms of the price of a product? Published: January 14, 2009
12. What is IRS Form 990? Published: January 14, 2009
13. What is debt? Published: January 14, 2009
14. What is the minimum and maximum number of hours one can work before being considered part time? Published: January 14, 2009
15. 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
16. Under the 2008 economic stimulus package, I understand health insurance companies are supposed to reimburse mental health claims at the same level as physical health claims. What are the specific provisions of this law, and how are most insurance companies implementing it? Published: January 14, 2009
17. I am considering making a Roth IRA contribution this year. Can you recommend a Roth IRA investment fast, before the cut-off date? And what is that date anyway? Published: January 14, 2009
18. I have heard a consumer can buy insurance to cover the risk of losing their health insurance. Is this true and, if yes, how do you decide if this extra expense is worth the cost? Published: January 14, 2009
19. I was the guardian for someone who has now died. How long should I keep the financial and personal records of that person? Published: January 14, 2009
20. If my mother were to use her assets from selling her home to buy my sister a house, could the state of Massachusetts penalize my mother if she were to need Medicaid within the next five years? Or would they go after my sister for the money? Published: January 14, 2009
21. How long should an executor of a will keep a deceased person's financial records? Published: January 14, 2009
22. How can I begin eviction procedures against a tenant who is in violation of the lease agreement? Published: January 13, 2009
23. Our tax return for 2007 is being audited by the IRS. Our records burned in a fire at the tax preparer's office. What should we do? Published: January 13, 2009
24. What are some lessons for investors from the economic meltdown during the fall of 2008 and other bear markets? Published: January 13, 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. What does the (NYSE) number mean, and how is it derived? In other words, when they say "the market is down 777 points today," what do the "points" represent? Published: January 13, 2009
27. I'm planning to buy a home. The seller (who is actually a financial institution) has asked for my W-2 without accepting my purchase and sale agreement. Do they have the right to do this? Published: January 13, 2009
28. What should we do with money from the sale of Dad's farm? Published: January 13, 2009
29. How do banks make money? Published: January 13, 2009
30. Is there a publication that describes issues that landlords and tenants should consider when drawing up farm/crop land rental/lease agreements? Published: January 13, 2009

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