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Credit/Debt Questions

Family financial crisis

Hi Terry. We have a financial advisor but he doesn’t do a whole lot for us. He sort of inherited..

Consolidation for a senior on SS

Consolidation. Hi I’m living in a small Social Security check I’m going to try to get a part-time job I..

Debt

My friend has some serious credit card debt. Where can she go for trustworthy advice?

establish my own credit after 30 yrs of marriage

Good morning Terry my question is how to establish credit after being divorced after 32 years? Love you on WGN..

Hospital Bills

My niece asked me, “Where do I start paying for ten years of hospital/medical bills (around $100,000)?” She now has..

Cashing in a Simple IRA

I want to cash in a small $12000 Simple IRA to pay off Debt. I will be working at least..

Paying bills– help!

Well I am having issues paying my bills because my company cut my pay and I don’t want to do..

Personal Budgeting

Hi Terry, My father for Xmas is willing to set me up with someone that can look over my finances..

How to save?

Hi Terry, I emailed you last week re: how much to save ($25,000 in credit card debt). I guess I..

Credit Score

Today my Credit Score is over 800 and so is my wife’s. Discover our credit card company is offering 0%..

Credit freeze

I took your advise and froze my credit in March 2016, but now I would like to lease a car..

Paying off Credit Cards vs. Saving

Hi Terry, I recently sold my home and decided to rent (1 year lease ends July 2020) until I find..

How much to save

My husband & I are in our mid 50’s both employed and make about $175,000 a year. We have no..

paying off credit cards

I have enough money to pay off all my credit cards. I have 4. Is there any benefit to my..

Bills — buried in debt

Well my job is cut my pay and a half and I’m behind on some credit cards about 20 grand..

Loans — which to pay off?

Hi Terry, I have a mortgage at 4.5% . I pay $560 per month and my mortgage will be paid..

Credit card

I have about $18000 in credit card debt. Bad mistake. What is the best option for me that won’t hurt..

Budgeting for beginners

Hi Terry! I am just starting out with budgeting and am so overwhelmed. Where can I begin?

High Credit Card Debt

How would you pay off high credit card debt?

Credit rating

A couple of years back, because of an identity scare (I don’t remember the company hacked), you suggested freezing all..

money

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