MONEY TALK
Weston: No simple answer to investing question
Q: I have over $100,000 to invest, any suggestions? A quick and simple answer is fine.
By Liz Weston , November 20, 2011
Money Talk: Young widow struggles with late husband’s debt
Q: Do you have any resources available for young widows with children?
By Liz Weston , November 13, 2011
Money Talk: Don’t need employer to save for retirement
Q: After nine months of unemployment, I finally landed a new job, but at half my former $100,000 salary. In this economy, I was happy to get it. I always contributed the maximum to my 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan, but my new company does not offer either of these options.
By Liz Weston , November 06, 2011
Money Talk: Two options: Keep bailing him out, or stop
Q: I’m desperate and need your input. My brother is in his 50s and makes only $10 an hour. His paycheck is gone after two days from eating out and bar hopping. He’s in collections with doctors, colleges, credit cards and more, and has been for 20 years.
By Liz Weston , October 23, 2011
Money Talk: Going back to school may hinder more than help 
Q: I’m 64 and have a master’s degree in education but can’t find a job. Is it too late to go back to school? I was thinking of majoring in occupational therapy.
By Liz Pulliam Weston , October 16, 2011
Money Talk: Installment loan could boost credit scores
Q: I’m 27 and have been working hard for the past few years to bring up my FICO credit score. I’ve paid off all my credit card debt and disputed errors on my credit report. I’d like to purchase a home in the next few years and am trying to get my score over 700 (I am currently at 615). I have three credit cards that I regularly use and pay off.
By Liz Weston , October 09, 2011
Money Talk: Credit issuers can hold a grudge
Q: I was recently solicited by a credit card company. I didn’t need another credit card, but this offered airlines miles that I collect, so I applied. They didn’t approve the application because: “You have filed for bankruptcy and your previous account(s) with us was included in that filing.
By Liz Weston , September 26, 2011
Money Talk: If gym gets too pushy, push back harder
Q: We’re having trouble with a gym that won’t stop charging our credit card.
By Liz Weston , September 05, 2011
Money Talk: Seek assistance with cat’s medical care
Q: Due to lack of work over the past few years, I finally began my Social Security benefits this year. I can afford only catastrophic health insurance, so I hardly ever see a doctor anymore.
So here’s the problem: a pet!
By Liz Weston , August 29, 2011
Money Talk: Approach adding installment loan with caution
Q: I’m working on paying my bad debt from the past to rebuild my scores. I have one credit card that I pay in full every month, but no installment loan. I recently was given the opportunity to take a car loan with monthly payments I could easily afford.
By Liz Weston , August 15, 2011
Money Talk: IRS only cares that tax bill gets paid
Q: I’m 25 and trying to maximize my tax savings and retirement contributions.
By Liz Weston , July 25, 2011
Money Talk: Consult attorney about garnished wages
Q: Do you have any advice for a family of six with only $200 a month to spend on food? My wife and I are in dire need of advice, as our bills keep increasing but neither of us has gotten a raise in six years because of salary caps at our employers.
By Liz Weston , July 04, 2011
Money Talk: College of choice is too expensive
Q: My son will be going to a for-profit technical school about 120 miles away from home. Unfortunately, we have not saved any money for his college education.
By Liz Weston , April 04, 2011
Money Talk: Get a lawyer to deal with aggressive collectors
Q: I had a mobile home that was repossessed in 2003 after I was unable to make the payments. In 2005, I was contacted by a debt collector saying that I owed $20,000. They were very aggressive and threatening, saying they could sue me.
By Liz Weston , March 28, 2011
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