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Dear Kim, I recently had a baby and want to save for his college fund. How do people usually go about doing that? Should I squirrel the money away, put it in a savings account, or invest it? I want to set… Read more »

Dear Kim, I’m getting older and want to do more things with my money. I don’t want to wait until retirement because by then I might be too old to really enjoy the things I want to do now. Is there a… Read more »

Dear Kim, Growing up, my family didn’t have much money. I never really learned how to save and didn’t know what investing was until I got to college. I’ve since married into money (and also have a successful business on the side),… Read more »

This week’s question for Kim: “I’ve recently started a new job where I make good money. In fact, I’m making the most I ever have. I want to save, but I don’t know where to start. I want to invest, but I’m… Read more »

This week’s question for Kim: “A year ago, my husband and I invited my mother to move in with us. She needs around-the-clock care and we can’t afford a nurse. I’m happy to help my mother, but I’ve had to cut back… Read more »

Dear Kim,  I’m a single mother working two jobs, but I may have to pick up a third. I already feel like I’m failing my kids by missing so many school programs due to picking up shifts, but I’m doing my best… Read more »

Dear Kim,  I want my children to be better prepared to handle their finances than I was as a young adult. I want to contact the school board and implore them to include an economics course. Could you supply some reasons advocating… Read more »

Dear Kim, I’ve finally found the love of my life that I want to marry. I’m financially secure right now (thanks to the advice I’ve had from you in the past) and want to make sure I stay that way in the… Read more »

Dear Kim, It’s been a rough year for me with my investments.  I’ve used some of my savings for expensive home repairs and helped my son financially during a recent child custody challenge.  I’ve seen a 25% drop in my nest egg. … Read more »

Dear Kim, I’m a single female in my mid-fifties.  While I’m in good health now, I know that may change as I continue to age.  What are some tips you have for how I can financially prepare for any health changes that… Read more »

So What’s Your Plan for the Bear Market? David BoothExecutive Chairman and FounderJun 22, 2022 A lot of people are stressed out about a lot of things right now. Markets are down. Pricesare up for many of the things you need to… Read more »

Dear Kim,  How can I save up enough money to take a dream vacation? When I say dream vacation, I want to visit Greece and go on an excursion throughout the country. I am 40 now and my goal is to take… Read more »