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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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Money 911: Will the debt-ceiling crisis affect you?

This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we talked about everything from consolidating student loans to the best way to buy stock. To find out these tips and more — including whether or not the debt-ceiling crisis will affect you — check out the video clip below!

 

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Money 911: Affording to Retire

This morning on Today‘s Money 911 we talked about how you can tell if you can afford to retire, plus how to overcome a bad credit report when applying to rent a house or apartment. To hear these tips and more, check out the clip below.

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Today’s Money: Pros and Cons of Prepaid Credit Cards

This morning on Today I spoke with Ann Curry about the benefits (no interest is one!) of using prepaid credit cards. To hear more pros — as well as a few cons — check out the video clip below.

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Today’s Money: Money Maximizing Websites

This morning on Today I spoke with Natalie Morales about some of my best web sources to help you save better, spend less and invest smarter. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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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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Money 911: Credit Score

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about why closing a credit card account is bad for your score and ways you can clean up your credit report. To hear about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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New York Daily News: Credit

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I talk about the current good consumer credit climate and review some of the great offers that are out there right now.

New York Daily News: Loans

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I talk about what you need to know if you’re shopping for a loan now that banks are getting back in the loan biz.

Money 911: Looking for Work Over 60

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about what employers that check credit scores are looking for and gave tips for finding a job over 60. To hear about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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