Money
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....
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....
Workers and Givers – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My wife and I have been very fortunate in our careers. We both have six-figure incomes, and as...
Life Insurance Isn’t a Baby Step – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I just discovered you and your teachings a couple of weeks ago. I’m already on Baby Step 2,...
Dave Says: Helping Take Care of Mom
Dear Dave, My mother-in-law is 85, and she’s had some health setbacks recently. The family got together with her, and...
Is the Threat of De-Dollarization Real?
Dear Dave, I’m hearing more and more about “de-dollarization” and how several countries are moving away from the U.S. dollar...
Why managing your money better can lead to a better life for you
Have you been thinking about how you manage your money recently? It might be the case that you have spent...
