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  1. What credit scores are there other than FICO? Published: March 05, 2008
  2. What should I do if I get audited by the IRS? Published: March 05, 2008
  3. I would like to set up a series of CDs, each for $30,000, with maturities of one, two, three, four, and five years. Is it wise to place them all with the same bank or credit union? Published: March 05, 2008
  4. What methods could I use to track my expenses on a daily basis? Published: March 04, 2008
  5. If I decide to move, how can I find out information on cost-of-living comparison? Published: March 04, 2008
  6. How do I set up a budget? Published: March 04, 2008
  7. Where can I find information about current interest rates on savings and credit accounts? Published: March 04, 2008
  8. What percent of my income should I spend on housing, clothing, food, and so on? Published: March 04, 2008
  9. How do you estimate medical expenses? You are often billed from many sources. Published: March 04, 2008
  10. What is an ethical will? Published: March 04, 2008
  11. Who needs a will? Published: March 04, 2008
  12. What is "growth investing"? Published: March 04, 2008
  13. What is "value investing"? Published: March 04, 2008
  14. What are the different types of investment risks? Published: March 04, 2008
  15. Does it matter which state's 529 college savings plan I sign up for? Published: March 04, 2008
  16. What is an equity-indexed annuity? Published: March 04, 2008
  17. My mutual fund is offering a breakpoint incentive on the class A shares. What is this incentive? Published: March 04, 2008
  18. I was going to invest in a mutual fund; however, the share class has a contingent deferred sales load. What does this mean? Published: March 04, 2008
  19. What is the benefit to having some of my money in international investments? Published: March 04, 2008
  20. What do I do if I believe that I have been the victim of fraud or unfair treatment by a securities firm? Published: March 04, 2008
  21. What are some common ways to spot investment scams? Published: March 04, 2008
  22. How much should I save out of every paycheck? Published: March 04, 2008
  23. Why does it mean to "layer your savings" as a saving and investing strategy? Published: March 04, 2008
  24. Does it make sense to borrow money for a sure-thing investment? Published: March 04, 2008
  25. Where can I save for retirement if my employer does not provide a plan and I can save only $25 to $75 per month? Published: March 04, 2008
  26. What is an SPDR? Published: March 04, 2008
  27. What is philanthropy, and what are its financial and other benefits? Published: March 04, 2008
  28. How do I find a credit counseling agency? Published: March 04, 2008
  29. What are spousal survivor benefits? Published: March 04, 2008
  30. What should I do with my ARM (adjustable rate mortgage)? Published: March 04, 2008

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