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  1. I read an article on identity theft that talked about something called "pharming." What does it mean? Published: March 05, 2008
  2. I recently applied for a car loan and was asked about my credit capacity. How do you determine your credit capacity? Published: March 05, 2008
  3. How can I contact the Farmers Home Administration? Published: March 05, 2008
  4. I have noticed that more credit cards now have various fees and penalties. Why? Published: March 05, 2008
  5. Is it a big deal to miss a credit card payment or two? Published: March 05, 2008
  6. Are my preschoolers too young for me to start teaching them about money? Published: March 05, 2008
  7. How much debt is too much? Published: March 05, 2008
  8. I was late on my credit card payment, and the interest rate on my account increased in addition to a $35 fee. How can this be? Published: March 05, 2008
  9. I received some convenience checks to use from my credit card company. Should I use them? Published: March 05, 2008
  10. I received an application in the mail for a credit card which said I was "pre-approved." However, when I sent in the application, I was rejected. Another time when I was pre-approved for a credit card, the annual percentage rate they actually granted me was higher than the rate that was advertised on the application. How can these things happen? Published: March 05, 2008
  11. I put all of my holiday expenses on my credit cards, and now I owe a lot of money. What can I do to avoid this next year? Published: March 05, 2008
  12. What happens to credit card debt upon someone’s death? Is credit card debt passed on to heirs when a loved one dies? Published: March 05, 2008
  13. How can I keep track of family finances? Published: March 05, 2008
  14. How can I develop a simple plan for my finances? Published: March 05, 2008
  15. Does cutting back a little "here and there" really make a difference? Published: March 05, 2008
  16. How do I compare variable annuities? Published: March 05, 2008
  17. What should I do if I have trouble paying my mortgage? Published: March 05, 2008
  18. I'm having trouble paying for my college expenses. What can I do? Published: March 05, 2008
  19. As an employed caregiver, what should I take into consideration if I am thinking about reducing my hours of employment or quitting altogether? Published: March 05, 2008
  20. What is a personal service contract as it relates to family caregiving? Published: March 05, 2008
  21. What information should I have in my household inventory? Published: March 05, 2008
  22. How many Americans can't afford to pay for food? Published: March 05, 2008
  23. Will Medicare cover long-term care in a nursing facility? Published: March 05, 2008
  24. How are money and divorce connected? Published: March 05, 2008
  25. Can I pull money from my 401(k) plan before age 59 1/2, without having to pay the 10% penalty, if I use the money for the purchase of a new home? Published: March 05, 2008
  26. What should I do if I don't have enough cash to pay my income taxes? Published: March 05, 2008
  27. How do I "ladder" a portfolio? Published: March 05, 2008
  28. How do I delete personal information on an old cell phone? Published: March 05, 2008
  29. Can I file my own bankruptcy case (without a lawyer)? Published: March 05, 2008
  30. What are the financial effects of remarriage? Published: March 05, 2008

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