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Should I Buy My Soon-To-Be Ex-Wife a New Car?
My wife and I are going through a divorce, and she just had our first child. Under the circumstances, I feel it’s my responsibility to take care of her for […]
Emergency Fund for Teens?
Our daughter is in high school, and she has a car and a part-time job nights and weekends. We’ve worked with her on saving, spending and giving, but should a […]
Compromises Are Part of Marriage
My wife and I both have good jobs. Together, we bring home around $190,000 combined. We also have $100,000 in a savings account, and no debt except for our mortgage. […]
The Game’s Not for Everyone
I’m 38, and after looking and waiting for years, I think I’ve found a rental property scenario I like. My plan is to take $30,000 out of my retirement account, […]
The Unexpected Is Always Lurking
When I leave my job in two or three years, I’ll still have a good income of around $80,000 thanks to my pension. I talked with my wife recently about […]
Can The Kids Handle It?
My husband and I began your plan a few months ago. We love the process of living on a budget, and how it has helped us gain control of our […]
Seeing Things in a Different Way
Q. My husband is really excited after reading your books, and now he’s determined to start living on a budget. I love seeing this kind of passion and determination in […]
Rewarding Success
My wife and I are trying hard to get out of debt and start controlling our finances. We’ve always given our kids allowances in the past, but we’ve been considering […]
Remember: Marriage is a “We” Thing
Q. My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account […]
Identity Theft Protection?
How important do you feel identity theft protection is today? Should my husband and I buy it just for ourselves, or should we cover the kids, too? A. Unless you’ve […]