Dave Says
An Agreement is an Agreement – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I own a small rental house, and for the most part my tenants have been conscientious people over...
This is Way Out of Line – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m trying hard to get control of my money and get out of debt, but I had a...
There’s Nothing Passive About Real Estate
Dear Dave, We sold our rental property recently. When we bought it, we thought it would be a good source...
Go into Debt for a Wedding? Nope! – Dave Says
Dear Dave, Our daughter’s college education is pretty much paid for already through grants and scholarships, and my wife and...
Risk is Real – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My husband and I want to do a live-in and flip real estate purchase. The idea is to...
Don’t Buy a House Together Before You’re Married – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My fiancée and I plan to get married in May, and we are preparing to buy a house....
Control Your Own Destiny – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I read where you recommend saving 15% of your income for retirement. Should I count my employer’s contribution...
Eventually, You Become Self-Insured – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My wife and I are both 36 years old, and we have two children. Our son is six,...
It’s a Gift to Your Family – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m 67, and I’ve been wondering what your position is on preplanning for a funeral versus prepaying. Is...
Nickel and Dime Things, Nothing Gets Done Well – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m currently on Baby Step 2, and I have about $7,000 in debt to pay off before I...
What’s Fair to Everyone Concerned? – Dave Says
Dear Dave, About a year ago, my husband and I offered an empty house we own to a young man...
The Concept is the Same – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I know when it comes to personal finance, you’re a big fan of living on a written, monthly...
It’s Not a Good Long-Term Plan – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My girlfriend’s parents are divorced, and they’re both in their early seventies. We talked the other night, and...
Take the Bigger Check – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My car was declared totaled because of hail damage, and my insurance company says I have two options....
