Resenting the family loan…
Dear Dave, I borrowed $30,000 from my aunt to buy a condo eight years ago. We had a deal that she would get her money back, plus a piece…
Is it in the will?
Dear Dave, My father is terminally ill, and my two brothers and I recently had a talk with dad about his estate. He wants everything, except his house, left to…
Too late for life insurance?
Dear Dave, Is it ever too late to get life insurance? Tiffany Dear Tiffany, The only time it’s really too late to get life insurance is after you’re dead! But…
She wants to work…
Dear Dave, I’m a stay-at-home mom now, and my husband brings home $2,600 a month. We’re trying to get out of debt, but we need more money coming in. I…
Today’s necessities
Dear Dave, Can you please define “necessities” in today’s world while trying to get out of debt and live on a budget? Matthew Dear Matthew, Whether you’re talking about the…
You lose control with repossession…
Dear Dave, I’m having trouble making my auto payment. I owe $20,000, and the car is worth $17,000. Should I allow the bank to repossess it, and could they take…
Making it through medical leave…
Dear Dave, I’ve been on medical leave from my job due to an injury. My doctor recently advised extending the leave another six months, but during this time I…
Too much for date night
Dear Dave, My husband and I have a baby and are trying to live on a budget and pay off about $14,000 in debt. He wants to spend $100 a…
You’re not stunting her…
Dear Dave, My younger sister moved to Atlanta, and she came to live with my husband and me a few months ago. She’s 19, has a job, and is attending…
Trusting in the family
Dear Dave, When should a couple think about creating a family trust? Angie Dear Angie, A family trust can take different shapes. Couples with young kids sometimes consider creating a…
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