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Ask Kim: Where to Start

Dear Kim, My parents never talked about money because they didn’t want me and my siblings to worry. While I appreciate the way they protected us, I now realize in adulthood that I don’t know how to handle my OWN money. I… Read more »

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Ask Kim: Saving for College

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 »

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Ask Kim: Investing 101

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 »

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Ask Kim: When Parents Need Help

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 »

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Ask Kim: Budgeting 101

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 »

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Ask Kim: Economics 101

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 »

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Ask Kim: Defining Your Nest Egg

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 »

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