I’ve relied on my credit card far too much this past year. I’m now in some considerable debt. Nothing life-altering, but I’m going to have to seriously save these next six months to be comfortable again. What would you suggest be my… Read more »
Read More
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 »
Read More
Dear Kim, My mother passed a few years ago and didn’t have a will set up at the time. It was a nightmare for me and my brothers as we tried to sort through everything. I don’t want that for my kids.… Read more »
Read More
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Read MoreInvestment advisory services offered through Equita Financial Network, Inc. (“Equita”). Equita also markets investment advisory services under the name Next Step Financial. The foregoing content reflects the opinions of the author(s) and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct.
All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.