Archive for the ‘Reader Mailbag’ Category:

Reader Mailbag: Saint Bernards

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Vacuum sealed bags 2. Boardgame with new couple friends 3. Investing for ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Super Bowl Celebration

{ Posted on Feb 02 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Repeatedly failing to achieve goals 2. Handling bill collectors 3. Rethinking mortgage ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Early Mornings

{ Posted on Jan 30 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Paying off low interest debt 2. Refinancing question 3. Coaching youth sports 4. ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Unfinished Business

{ Posted on Jan 26 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Strange credit card fee 2. Handling sudden income increase 3. Great job, ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Sleeping Toddler

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Investing advice 2. Good advice for college student 3. International mortgage question 4. ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Back Pain Blues

{ Posted on Jan 19 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Puzzling through hourly pay rate 2. Career path concerns 3. Working with ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Friendship

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Housing challenges 2. Employer matched IRAs? 3. Paying ahead on credit cards 4. ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Sickness and Timing

{ Posted on Jan 12 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Helping partner build credit score 2. Rechargeable batteries 3. Job and heavy ...Read More »

Reader Mailbag: Winter Wonderland?

{ Posted on Jan 09 2012 by Trent }
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Trading cars before a move 2. Handling an old retirement account 3. ...Read More »

Calculate How Much You Really Make (4/365)

{ Posted on Jan 05 2012 by Trent }
One of the most painful realizations I had when I started getting my financial life in order was that my job didn’t really earn me as much money as it seemed. My salary at the time of this realization ...Read More »