This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about paying income tax on a pension when moving states and saving on moving costs. More »Ask Farnoosh: Paying Taxes on a Pension if I Move Out of State
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions on buying health coverage when you’re self-employed and what you need to know about the mortgage approval process. More »Ask Farnoosh: Am I Getting a Good Deal on My Mortgage?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about retirement planning without a company plan and student loan forgiveness. More »Ask Farnoosh: Saving for Retirement When You Work for Yourself
Farnoosh answers questions about applying for a credit card after working with a debt consolidator and whether customers should leave a tip if they’ve already paid a service fee. More »Ask Farnoosh: Tips, Gratuities, Service Fees — Who Pays What and When?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about taking out a home equity loan to pay off student debt and extending repayment plans. More »Ask Farnoosh: Best Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about applying for financial aid when you’re married and the benefits of leasing a car vs. owning. More »Ask Farnoosh: Does Getting Married Affect Financial Aid Eligibility?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about whether to pay off a mortgage early and withdrawing money from a Roth IRA. More »Ask Farnoosh: Should We Pay Off Our 30-Year Mortgage in 12 Years?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions on the advantages of using a mortgage broker and finding cheap college housing. More »Ask Farnoosh: Do I Need a Mortgage Broker to Buy My First Home?
Now may be a good time to buy a house, but how do you begin to save for a down payment? More »Ask Farnoosh: How Do I Get Financially Ready to Buy a House?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about applying for a new credit card and contributing to both an employer’s 401(k) when you also own your own business. More »Ask Farnoosh: 401(k) and SEP-IRA — Can I Contribute to Both?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about vetting a tax preparer or accountant and saving money on day care. More »Ask Farnoosh: Best Practices for Hiring a Tax Preparer
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about ways to supplement Social Security benefits and 401(k) investing for married couples. More »Ask Farnoosh: I’m Unemployed and Underwater. Is My Situation Hopeless?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about setting aside money for taxes when you work for yourself and tips for someone with a limited credit history. More »Ask Farnoosh: Paying Uncle Sam When You’re Self-Employed
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about paying off credit card debt vs. socking money away in a retirement plan. More »Ask Farnoosh: I Have $4,000 in Debt and No Retirement Savings. What Should I Do?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about the investment value of peer-to-peer lending and financing a second family car. More »Ask Farnoosh: Should I Lend Money to Strangers?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about helping a significant other with their debt burden and collecting a deceased spouse’s Social Security benefits. More »Ask Farnoosh: Help, I’m Dating Someone With a Ton of Student Debt!
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about boosting a once-excellent credit score and strategies for consolidating debt. More »Ask Farnoosh: The Mystery of a Fallen Credit Score
How can you stop your spouse from overspending on unnecessary things? Is borrowing from your 401(k) ever OK? More »Ask Farnoosh: When Couples’ Spending Habits Clash
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about refinancing a loan for an inherited property and qualifying for a refi without full-time employment. More »Ask Farnoosh: Will I Qualify for a Refinance?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about auto payments and how long to keep financial documents. More »Ask Farnoosh: Is Auto-Pay the Best Way to Pay My Bills?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about what to do with an old retirement plan and new contribution limits in flexible spending accounts. More »Ask Farnoosh: Can I Roll Over My Retirement Account to an IRA?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about inheriting debt and returning a car to the dealership. More »Ask Farnoosh: Who’s Responsible for Mortgage Debt After Death?
This week personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi answers readers’ questions about hiring a professional home stager and figuring out how much to spend on a car. More »Ask Farnoosh: How Much Car Can I Afford?
This week Farnoosh advises readers on when to incorporate as a freelancer and where to stash a five-figure sum. More »Ask Farnoosh: When Should Freelancers Incorporate?
This week Farnoosh answers readers’ questions about filing taxes as a married couple and how to handle overwhelming student debt. More »Ask Farnoosh: I Just Got Married. Should We File Taxes Jointly or Separately?
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