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Dear Dave, I make $2,100 a month after taxes, and I have accumulated $46,000 in credit card debt. My husband makes more than I do, but he won’t help me. He says I got myself into this mess, so it’s my job to stop being irresponsible and fix it on my ...

Readers, this is a current update on a previous article I wrote for Moneywise in The Royal Gazette more than nine years ago. A few weeks ago, readers of The Royal Gazette read an incredibly sad story: “After the tragic loss of my daughter, I’m out o...

Dear Dave, My wife and I recently sat through a timeshare pitch at my mom and dad’s community as a favour to them. We’re trying to get out of debt and take control of our money, so when the salesman said we could put the whole thing on a credit card,...

We all have stress in our lives, especially when dealing with money. But there are habits you can incorporate into your life that will reduce money-related worries. By applying these tips, you can be well on your way to gaining control of your financ...

Dear Dave, My husband and I own three commercial buildings in Boise, Idaho, that are leased out long-term. We owe about $500,000 on one and $400,000 on each of the others, and they earn $190,000. The only other debt we have is a small amount left on ...

This is the summary of my search for some answers on the underemployment / unemployment situation in Bermuda. The changes in our economy continue to impact segments of society that were able to survive financially under our older employment model of ...

Dear Dave, Our three kids are enrolled in a private Christian school. It’s a great place, and we truly believe our kids are getting a wonderful, faith-based education, but the tuition is pretty expensive. We’ve already had to start digging into our s...

This is part two of an article looking at questions associated with Bermuda jobs, availability, skills, and experience. Last week’s article understandably received a great deal of attention. Our current employment environment is a very real concern ...

Here’s a number everyone interested in retirement should know: 15 per cent. That’s the amount of income financial experts agree everyone should be saving to ensure they stay on track to retire with dignity. And it’s not just the experts. Most people ...

Questions on Bermuda jobs, including availability, skills and experience — Part One. The annual Labour Day weekend is here, including a day when Bermudians reflect upon equality in trade and employment in Bermuda. I’m still feeling distressed about ...

Dear Dave, What is your opinion on paying cash for a “tiny house”? WES Dear Wes, This may be a really un-hip or uncool thing to say, but I wouldn’t buy a tiny house at all. Paying cash for something like that might make the mover smarter, but that st...

Last week, readers responded in great sympathy to the account of the grandmother who spent her lump sum retirement pension to care for her dying daughter. To lose a child that you have born, cared for, loved with all your being since conception is s...