Dave Says
3 Ways to survive the real estate gold rush
Everyone’s talking about the real estate gold rush. And buyers are doing some pretty crazy stuff to stay competitive—like offering...
Think of an emergency fund as insurance
Dear Dave, I have decided it’s time to get control of my money. Your plan sounds workable, but I talked...
Is umbrella coverage worth it?
Dear Dave, Are umbrella insurance policies worth it, or do they just entice people to sue more frequently? Tammi ...
Teaching the value of work
Dear Dave, What are your views on teaching children good work habits? Many of our friends don’t require their kids...
Sounds suspicious to me
Dear Dave, My husband and I have a rental property in South Carolina we want to sell. The current renters’...
And baby makes three
Dear Dave, My wife and I are expecting our first child in a couple of weeks. I bring home $35,000...
Does my mom need long-term care insurance?
Dear Dave, My dad passed away about a year ago, but he left my mom in really good shape financially....
Good things come to those who wait
My first experience in organized sports was playing soccer as a 7-year-old boy. I loved it, but I was small...
If you need a co-signer, you’re not ready
My fiancée and I want to make an offer on a house. She has a lot of late payments and...
Should I tithe on my business?
Dear Dave, My wife and I are Christians, and we own a successful small business in our town. Should businesses...
Borrow your own money?
Dear Dave, I have a question about self-banking with whole term life insurance. The way I understand it, you can...
The why behind your money habits
My friend Amanda has always loved to shop. Finding good deals is a sport to her. But for a while,...
Buying and selling in a hot housing market
The housing market is white-hot right now! Home prices are way up over last year, and 50% of homes are...
Put your education first
Dear Dave, I’m 19, and I’m about to finish up my first year of community college. I have enough money...
