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Money 911: Saving for your child’s future

This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we took questions from Twitter, and talked about everything from saving for college, paying for a divorce attorney and filing for bankruptcy. To see these tips and more, check out the video clip below.

 

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Money 911: Answering your market questions

The volatility in the markets has spurred so many questions over the past couple of days, and this morning on Today‘s Money 911 we answered some your most pressing worries. To see how to keep a long-term perspective in the midst of the market’s ups and downs and how to invest money for education, check out the video clip below.

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Men’s Health: College Loan Payback Plan

In my latest Ask the Men’s Health Money Coach article, I discuss what you need to know when paying back your college loans.

Money 911: Rolling into an IRA

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about what debit should be paid down first if you owe to credit cards, loans and the IRS and if it’s better to roll your 403(b) or 401(k) into an IRA or a Roth IRA. To learn about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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Men’s Health: Credit Cards for College Grads

In my latest Ask the Men’s Health Money Coach article, I discuss CardRatings.com’s list of the best cards for college graduates.

Money 911: Credit & Debt

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about ways parents can help students build credit and where you can turn for help with consolidating student loans. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Real Estate

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about how to invest equity in your home and choosing a short sale over foreclosure. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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Men’s Health: College Loans

In my latest Ask the Men’s Health Money Coach article, I tell you what you need to know to save money on your college loans.

Money 911: Gifts, Loans & Retirement

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about how to invest a monetary gift when the payout date is years away and where you can look for funding when you’re about to start a residency program. To learn about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Budgeting & Saving

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about retirement plans for federal workers and if free online budgeting websites are safe to use. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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