User myron-semack

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How smart is it to really be 100% debt free?

answered Sep 25, 2010 at 23:35

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Best way to start investing, for a young person just starting their career?

answered May 13, 2010 at 16:37

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In general, is it financially better to buy or to rent a house?

answered Jun 17, 2010 at 13:31

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Should I pay more than 20% down on a home?

answered Apr 16, 2010 at 18:27

28 votes

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May 6, 2010 stock market decline/plunge: Why did it drop 9% in a few minutes?

answered May 7, 2010 at 12:48

24 votes

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Where should I park my rainy-day / emergency fund?

answered Apr 28, 2010 at 12:35

17 votes

Why do people use mortgages, when they could just pay for the house in full?

answered Jun 18, 2010 at 17:52

15 votes

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Making your first million... is easy! (??)

answered May 4, 2011 at 13:48

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What is the best asset allocation for a retirement portfolio, and why?

answered Aug 3, 2010 at 21:08

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Is the warranty on an engagement ring worth it

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 13:46

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When buying expensive electronics is it worth getting the extended warranty?

answered May 20, 2010 at 1:38

13 votes

Should I finance a new home theater at 0% even though I have the cash for it?

answered May 6, 2010 at 14:15

12 votes

What strategies could be employed so as to avoid identity theft and credit card frauds?

answered Apr 21, 2010 at 11:23

10 votes

How to avoid friends' peer pressure to spend money on shopping & at restaurants?

answered May 19, 2010 at 12:39

10 votes

Is it worth it to use "balance transfer" credit cards, to take advantage of low-rate offered as sign-up incentives?

answered Jun 14, 2010 at 13:44

9 votes

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I'm halfway through a 5-year purchase financing deal on my car. It's expensive. Can I sell it and get a cheaper car?

answered Apr 22, 2010 at 13:07

8 votes

Should I wait until I have a 20% down payment to buy a home?

answered Apr 16, 2010 at 14:56

7 votes

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Are credit card membership points best used for swag or for travel?

answered Aug 13, 2010 at 13:34

7 votes

Fractional Reserve Banking and Insolvency

answered May 5, 2011 at 13:21

6 votes

What are some of the best companies for Roth IRA account?

answered Apr 16, 2010 at 15:00

6 votes

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How do you find the credit card with the best rewards/points? [US]

answered May 14, 2010 at 12:47

5 votes

How can I fix a mistake I made on my income tax filing? [US]

answered May 25, 2010 at 13:46

5 votes

Super-generic mutual fund type

answered Jul 13, 2010 at 13:24

5 votes

Tax implications of buying the vacant lot next door?

answered Mar 10, 2011 at 17:05

4 votes

Would you withdraw your money from your bank if you thought it was going under?

answered Aug 24, 2010 at 13:26

3 votes

What is the purpose of endorsing a check?

answered Sep 17, 2010 at 16:56

3 votes

If I make over 120k a year, what are my options for retirement plans?

answered Aug 13, 2010 at 20:49

3 votes

For the first time in my life, I'm going to be making real money...what should I do with it?

answered May 24, 2011 at 12:34

3 votes

Where can I find the latest and best US CD rates online?

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 18:58

3 votes

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Are you allowed to have both a 401(k) and a SIMPLE IRA? If so, what about limits?

answered Jun 4, 2010 at 14:01

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How smart is it to really be 100% debt free?

Best way to start investing, for a young person just starting their career?

In general, is it financially better to buy or to rent a house?

Should I pay more than 20% down on a home?

May 6, 2010 stock market decline/plunge: Why did it drop 9% in a few minutes?

Where should I park my rainy-day / emergency fund?

Why do people use mortgages, when they could just pay for the house in full?

Making your first million... is easy! (??)

What is the best asset allocation for a retirement portfolio, and why?

Is the warranty on an engagement ring worth it

When buying expensive electronics is it worth getting the extended warranty?

Should I finance a new home theater at 0% even though I have the cash for it?

What strategies could be employed so as to avoid identity theft and credit card frauds?

How to avoid friends' peer pressure to spend money on shopping & at restaurants?

Is it worth it to use "balance transfer" credit cards, to take advantage of low-rate offered as sign-up incentives?

I'm halfway through a 5-year purchase financing deal on my car. It's expensive. Can I sell it and get a cheaper car?

Should I wait until I have a 20% down payment to buy a home?

Are credit card membership points best used for swag or for travel?

Fractional Reserve Banking and Insolvency

What are some of the best companies for Roth IRA account?

How do you find the credit card with the best rewards/points? [US]

How can I fix a mistake I made on my income tax filing? [US]

Super-generic mutual fund type

Tax implications of buying the vacant lot next door?

Would you withdraw your money from your bank if you thought it was going under?

What is the purpose of endorsing a check?

If I make over 120k a year, what are my options for retirement plans?

For the first time in my life, I'm going to be making real money...what should I do with it?

Where can I find the latest and best US CD rates online?

Are you allowed to have both a 401(k) and a SIMPLE IRA? If so, what about limits?