Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.
Competency and Integrity Dear Dave, I’ve always heard that you shouldn’t ask a family member to be the executor of your will. What are your feelings about this? —Joyce Dear Joyce, I don’t necessarily agree with this line of thinking. In my mind, a family member who is competent and has integrity can definitely be the…
I started dating my now-husband Trevor over six years ago. I didn’t know it at the time, but his mom would prove to be an instrumental part of my life from the moment I met her. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into the “first parent meeting.” I had a complicated relationship with my…
You always need to look at ways you can improve your life. There will be opportunities and occasion in life where you have to make choices. And, you always need to try to make the right choice for yourself. Here are a few of the best steps you could take in your life right now.…
Condos Are Fine, But Do Your Research Dear Dave, I know when it comes to investing you like mutual funds and paid-for real estate. What do you think about using condominiums as investment properties instead of single-family homes? —Jason Dear Jason, I don’t really have a problem with condos as paid-for investments. I own a couple…
You have made that decision to get down on one knee and propose. This is a big deal and you may be feeling nervous. Perhaps you are not sure how to do it. But relax, it’s going to be perfect because of what you are asking, not how you do it. Of course, you still…
After the excitement of being engaged dies down, it’s time to get down to business and plan all of the details of your big day. Many couples find wedding planning to be a really stressful process because there are so many things to consider, from who you’ll invite, to what flowers you’ll purchase, and where…
Loan Converts to Scholarship Dear Dave, I’m a senior in high school here in Arkansas, and I think I want to study business in college. I’ve gotten an unusual offer from a small, out-of-state school. It revolves around a $3,000 student loan program, where the loan converts to a scholarship if I maintain a grade…
Selling Sentimental Stuff Dear Dave, How do you decide whether or not to sell collectible memorabilia when you’re getting out of debt? —William Dear William, In most cases, there’s a pretty wide spectrum of emotional involvement when it comes to this sort of stuff. I mean, there’s a big difference between having a baseball signed by…
Planning for College Dear Dave, We have two daughters, and we’ve started thinking about financial planning for college. What are the differences between an Education Savings Account and a 529 plan? —John Dear John, I’m glad you’re thinking ahead and planning for the future. Here’s a quick overview of the two. The Education Savings Account (ESA)…
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting life events. If you’re madly in love and you’re sure she’s the one, you may be busily planning a proposal. But, where should you ask? Which ring should you buy? And, what should say? If you’re ready to ask that all-important question, here are some suggestions. The…
