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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for buying gifts. And while you’re at it, you might as well buy something for yourself, right? We’ve all been there. Remember in Friends when Monica bought those super expensive leather boots on impulse? She...

Last week we saw another dismaying report of criminals stealing from innocent individuals in our community. Just so outrageous a destruction of savings, particularly given that everyone’s budget has been affected by Covid-19. Why is this happening? W...

Dear Dave, I own a duplex that has an opening for a tenant, and an old college buddy wants to rent the apartment. He has always been a good friend, but I’m a little worried about the possible effects on our friendship if business is brought into the ...

Dear Dave, My boyfriend is not very good with money, and he is in a bad situation right now. He has a huge car payment every month, plus about $30,000 in credit card debt. He also lives in a very expensive apartment. He recently quit a really good j...

This is the first in a four-part series on getting through the Covid-19 aftermath, global economic inflation challenges, family recovery and return to normalcy. If it wasn’t enough to stoically endure the Covid extremes in grieving, employment, ...

Dear Dave, I am on Baby Step 2, and I started a YouTube channel earlier this year that led to a new opportunity to make additional income. I try on and review clothing, and I’m paid $30 for each clip that’s anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes lon...

Dear Dave, What is the main difference between people who follow your plan, stick with it and succeed, and those who fall off along the way? — Damon Dear Damon, I’ve walked with thousands of families through financial problems. Some of them were...

Dear Dave, All the talk on the news about inflation is a little scary. Is there any way to protect yourself against it on a day-to-day basis? – Garret Dear Garret, When people start talking about inflation, it seems like there are always some who wa...

Almost any heightened euphoric report about some “fantastic” equity stock position tends to raise my total sceptic alarm system. Yes, it’s probably an over cynical reaction, but that’s the training of investment professionals worldwide who are fiduc...

Dear Dave, I have a good job and make pretty good money, but I’m tired of always worrying about my finances and being strapped for cash at the end of the month. I’ve heard you talk about getting out of debt and living on a zero-based budget, but what...

Dear Dave, I have decided it’s time to get control of my money. Your plan sounds workable, but I talked to some friends about it, and they think I would be better off using a credit card for emergencies. Can you explain why you advise saving a separa...

Trader 1: What's the call on the Libor? Trader 2: Where would you like it, Libor that is? Trader 3: Mixed feelings, but mostly I'd like it all lower so the world starts to make a little sense. Trader 4: The whole HF [hedge fund] worl...