Question of the Week

Is it worth the risk to skip one or two mortgage payments and how bad of an impact will it have on our credit?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for September 7, 2010.

Can I draw disability benefits even though I have been drawing Social Security?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 30, 2010.

Is it a bad idea to take out a loan on my 401(k) plan to pay off my credit cards?

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 23, 2010.

Since I can’t pay off my credit cards in my lifetime, should I just not pay anything?

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 16, 2010.

Should I use the money from my rollover IRA to purchase my home?

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 26, 2010.

What tool should I use to do a comparison of a security investment versus a rental property?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 19, 2010.

Should I take money out of my IRA to pay off my mortgage?

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 6, 2010.

Is it a good idea to convert my IRA to a Roth IRA?

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 28, 2010.

Are reverse mortgages a valid vehicle for seniors 62 and older?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 21, 2010.

What is available for short-term low-risk investing?

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for june 7, 2010.

What percentage of my inherited property will I have to pay taxes?

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 1, 2010.

How can I have fun and go out without spending money?

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for May 24, 2010.

How can I continue to save when my 401(k) plan is no longer offered through work?

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for May 18, 2010.

What is the best way to start the retirement process again with the rest of our pension money?

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for May 10, 2010.

Should we manage our own portfolio?

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for May 3, 2010.

Should we cut back on 401(k) contributions and begin funding a Roth IRA?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for April 26, 2010.

How can I ensure the growth of my IRA and at what age will I be able to tap into it without penalty?

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for April 19, 2010.

Would you advise funding a single premium whole life insurance policy so I can leave a healthier legacy to my son?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for April 12, 2010.

What guidelines define a fixed-income account vs. an equity account?

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for April 5, 2010.

Are we better off refinancing to a 10-year fixed loan or using cash to pay off the mortgage?

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for March 29, 2010.

How can I convince our 401(k) plan administrator to let us withdraw money for the down payment on a house?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for March 15, 2010.

Should I consider using a debt consolidation program?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for March 8, 2010.

How can I wipe out the balance on my two credit cards and become debt free?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for March 1, 2010.

Should I invest in a Roth IRA?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for February 22, 2010.

What is the minimum needed to open a Roth IRA?

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for February 15, 2010.

Is it wise to begin drawing Social Security at full retirement age?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for February 8, 2010.

Should I invest my inheritance in stages or all at once?

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for January 25, 2010.

What should I include as part of my investable assets?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for January 18, 2010.

Which option of my pension plan makes the most financial sense?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for January 11, 2010.

What are average fee percentages that advisers charge?

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for December 21, 2009.

Is it best to close out paid off, unused credit cards or leave them open?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for December 14, 2009.

Can Roth Individual Retirement Accounts be used for qualified education expenses?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for December 7, 2009.

Should I pull money from a brokerage fund and add to my annuity for another 10 years?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for November 30, 2009.

Should I cash in my whole life insurance policy, pay off my mortgage and get term insurance?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for November 23, 2009.

Do I have to roll over my 401(k) plan to an IRA?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for November 16, 2009.

Will my investments affect my son receiving grants for college?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for November 9, 2009.

Should we pay off a big chunk of our mortgage or continue making monthly payments?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for November 2, 2009.

Should I put money from the sale of my rental property into Jumbo CDs?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for October 27, 2009.

How do I take control of my pension from my last job?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for October 19, 2009.

Should I sell my property to pay down my mortgage?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for October 12, 2009.

Should I use my IRA Rollover to pay off my mortgage?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for October 5, 2009.

Would it be wise to switch to fixed index annuities?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for September 28, 2009.

What can I do to save money for the future?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for September 21, 2009.

What area of specialties should my financial planner have?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for September 14, 2009.

Will I be responsible for my husband's debt should he pass?

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for September 8, 2009.

What questions should we ask when hiring a financial planner?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 31, 2009.

How much life insurance do we need?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 24, 2009.

When should a financial planner be considered?

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 17, 2009.

How can I pay off my existing mortgage in 10 years?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 10, 2009.

Given the current economy, where should we invest?

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for August 4, 2009.

How can I find my daughter a loan for college without cosigning?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 27, 2009.

Would it be better to rent the family home or sell it?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 21, 2009.

Are there tax implications to transfer our current Roth IRA into other Roth IRAs?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 13, 2009.

How should we fund our retirement?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for July 7, 2009.

I am drowning in credit card debt. Do you have any advice for me?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 29, 2009.

I’m buried in credit card debt. Can you help me?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 22, 2009.

My husband and I need to rebuild our credit. Do you have any advice?

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 15, 2009.

My husband and I need to budget. Where should we start?

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 8, 2009.

How should I allocate my retirement funds in today's volatile stock market and economy?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00

This is the Question of the Week for June 1, 2009.