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Dear Dave, My husband and I are just starting to get control of our finances, but we have a problem. My dad has a habit of expecting us to buy things for him. I know he has money, but anytime he knows we’re going to the store, he gives us a list of t...

Dear Dave, How do you decide whether or not to sell collectible memorabilia when you’re getting out of debt? WILLIAM Dear William, In most cases, there’s a pretty wide spectrum of emotional involvement when it comes to this sort of stuff. I mean, the...

Dear Dave, I took a new job less than a month ago. Just the other day, I was recruited by a huge company for the same position that pays twice what I’m making now. I didn’t apply for the job that was offered; they came directly to me. I didn’t sign a...

One of the most frequent comments we receive when teaching basic money principles is this: “I wish I could have learned this stuff sooner!” That’s understandable. When you’re 30 years old, strapped with student loan debt, up to your eyeballs in cred...

Dear Dave, My dad and I have been having arguments over real estate and money. My wife and I are 33, and we have a rental property. We were trying to decide whether or not to sell the rental in order to pay down on our home. My dad has been very voca...

Dear Dave, I’ve always wanted to work from home. How can I separate the scams online and on television from the real jobs where I can make money? — Randy Dear Randy, The vast majority of things you see in late-night infomercials and online — except ...

Dear Dave, Do I set aside six months’ worth of paychecks or the amount of my bills for six months when it’s time to save up my fully funded emergency fund? STEVE Dear Steve, In my plan, Baby Step 3 is when I advise people to save up three to six mont...

Dear Dave, My boyfriend is wondering if he should buy life insurance for his mom and dad. They're both in their seventies, and they're no longer married to each other. His mom is disabled and remarried, and she doesn't have any life insurance coverag...

Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our early 70s, and we’re retired. We have about $136,000 in corporate bonds and $200,000 in mutual funds. Considering our age, should we move the investments into a CD? KURT Dear Kurt, There’s always a chance you’ll lo...

Money is a source of conflict in nearly a third of all relationships, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. When it comes to budgeting, two can quickly turn into a crowd. That’s because some of us like to save our nickels,...