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I was recently downsized from my company and have the option of keeping my 401(k) with my former employer. I could also roll it over to an IRA at a brokerage firm. What do you suggest?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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What is the best way to find out if there are any liens against our property? Would a credit report give us this information?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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I have quite a lot of money outside my 401(k) plan that is tied up in tech stocks. I would like to reduce my losses and get rid of some of them. If I sell some of these stocks, do I owe taxes if I sell for less than what I paid for them?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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What do you think of exchange traded funds (ETFs) as opposed to buying an index mutual fund?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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I recently looked into buying a mutual fund that has class A, B, and C shares. Is there a simple way to sort these out? Which type of shares do most middle-class people use?
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Published: April 30, 2008
37.
I recently obtained my credit score, and it is rather low (610). My goal is to pay off at least three of five overdue credit accounts so I can qualify for a mortgage. I paid off one completely and am working on the others. With each account that I settle, by how many points does my credit score increase?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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I am in the process of trying to pay off about $15,000 of consumer debt, but I would also like to build an emergency fund. I have about $600 a month available. What is the best way to proceed? Use all the money to pay down the debt, build the emergency fund, or split money between the two?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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Is it possible to refinance a home mortgage with a fixed-rate home equity loan instead of another mortgage to save money on closing costs?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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What do you think about using adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) for short-term loans?
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Published: April 30, 2008
42.
How should a husband and wife divide their assets, and in whose name should assets be titled in order to reduce estate taxes at the time of death?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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Is it possible to build a decent-sized nest egg on a military salary? How many years will this take? What is the best way for an enlisted man to save?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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What is one important thing that someone can do to increase their savings?
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Published: April 30, 2008
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