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Why do some people say a house "not an investment"?

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Which practice to keep finances after getting married: joint, or separate?

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answered Jan 26, 2011 at 14:38

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Quit my job: What can/should I do with funds in previous employer's 401(k) plan?

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answered Dec 9, 2010 at 20:06

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What is a good asset allocation for a 25 year old?

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answered Sep 29, 2010 at 12:46

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What ways are there for us to earn a little extra side money?

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answered Aug 31, 2010 at 14:33

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Any experience with maxing out 401(k)?

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answered Aug 27, 2010 at 14:12

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How do I know when I am financially stable/ready to move out on my own?

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I'm an American in my mid 20's. Is there something I should be doing to secure myself financially?

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Should I take money out of an old 401(k) to put a down payment on a house?

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answered Mar 4, 2011 at 16:57

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Is there a general rule for how much of my non-retirement savings should be spent on down payment?

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answered May 2, 2011 at 19:20

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How can I stop wasting food?

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answered Mar 7, 2011 at 17:26

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Can I use Case Shiller values to find an optimal time to buy in a recovering housing market?

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answered Mar 9, 2011 at 20:31

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What is the difference between a Rollover IRA and a Roth IRA?

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answered Dec 11, 2010 at 17:36

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Buy a smaller home now, and buy a bigger home later OR just wait to buy the bigger home later

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answered Dec 29, 2010 at 14:08

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Do I even need credit cards?

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answered Oct 13, 2010 at 16:22

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I'm only spending roughly half of what I earn; should I spend more?

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First Time Home Buyer - How much down payment? Where to go for Mortgage?

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answered Oct 31, 2011 at 19:08

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How to calculate the total return on buying a home?

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answered Sep 28, 2010 at 20:02

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Is the Yale/Swenson Asset Allocation Too Conservative for a 20 Something?

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answered Sep 29, 2010 at 12:35

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What are some ways to save for a child's education?

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answered Aug 18, 2010 at 12:47

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Switched jobs & short on cash. Should I withdraw from 403(b) or borrow from 401(k)?

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answered Sep 9, 2010 at 14:50

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Is it worth it to pay extra on mortgage payments if I am not planning to stay in the house for 30 years?

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answered Oct 19, 2010 at 15:29

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Purchasing an extremely affordable home with 10% down VS renting and saving for 20%

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answered Oct 1, 2010 at 16:14

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US ISA equivalent for tax exempt investment & savings

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answered Sep 16, 2010 at 16:29

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What are the best strategies to give pocket money or an allowance to children?

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answered Sep 20, 2010 at 20:17

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How can I check my credit score?

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answered Sep 21, 2010 at 14:07

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How do I adjust to a new social class?

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answered Feb 18, 2011 at 13:40

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Put money in savings or pay towards mortgage?

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answered Feb 21, 2011 at 14:10

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First time home buyer: Can you withdraw funds from a Roth 401k for a first time home purchase?

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answered Mar 8, 2011 at 18:31

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Can I open an IRA and add specific stocks to it?

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Why do some people say a house "not an investment"?

Which practice to keep finances after getting married: joint, or separate?

Quit my job: What can/should I do with funds in previous employer's 401(k) plan?

What is a good asset allocation for a 25 year old?

What ways are there for us to earn a little extra side money?

Any experience with maxing out 401(k)?

How do I know when I am financially stable/ready to move out on my own?

I'm an American in my mid 20's. Is there something I should be doing to secure myself financially?

Should I take money out of an old 401(k) to put a down payment on a house?

Is there a general rule for how much of my non-retirement savings should be spent on down payment?

How can I stop wasting food?

Can I use Case Shiller values to find an optimal time to buy in a recovering housing market?

What is the difference between a Rollover IRA and a Roth IRA?

Buy a smaller home now, and buy a bigger home later OR just wait to buy the bigger home later

Do I even need credit cards?

I'm only spending roughly half of what I earn; should I spend more?

First Time Home Buyer - How much down payment? Where to go for Mortgage?

How to calculate the total return on buying a home?

Is the Yale/Swenson Asset Allocation Too Conservative for a 20 Something?

What are some ways to save for a child's education?

Switched jobs & short on cash. Should I withdraw from 403(b) or borrow from 401(k)?

Is it worth it to pay extra on mortgage payments if I am not planning to stay in the house for 30 years?

Purchasing an extremely affordable home with 10% down VS renting and saving for 20%

US ISA equivalent for tax exempt investment & savings

What are the best strategies to give pocket money or an allowance to children?

How can I check my credit score?

How do I adjust to a new social class?

Put money in savings or pay towards mortgage?

First time home buyer: Can you withdraw funds from a Roth 401k for a first time home purchase?

Can I open an IRA and add specific stocks to it?