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Do math before merging HELOC, mortgageFriday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:00AM In some situations, it makes sense to combine a mortgage loan with a home equity line of credit.

Money Help: Transfer your balances and you will speed forward to debt freedomWednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:17PMStart by asking yourself the following question. “Do I understand how much my debt is costing me every month?” Having taught thousands of people about personal finances, I am convinced that most people do not truly understand how much their debt costs them.

Money Help: Transfer your balances and you will speed forward to debt freedomWednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:17PMStart by asking yourself the following question. “Do I understand how much my debt is costing me every month?” Having taught thousands of people about personal finances, I am convinced that most people do not truly understand how much their debt costs them.

Talking to Teens About the Financial CrisisWednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 8:06AMTake this chance to teach older kids the principles of financial responsibility. But keep your conversation positive and reassuring.

ASK US:Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 9:53AMNATIONAL (ABC) - As the Senate prepares to vote on the massive Wall Street rescue or bailout plan, depending on your perspective, we decided to ask some experts how you can best navigate this skittish economy.

U.S. engineers sale of WaMu to JPMorganThursday, September 25, 2008 @ 8:49PMRegulators seize the faltering giant S & L. Deposits are secure. In the biggest bank failure in U.S. history, Washington Mutual Bank was seized late Thursday by federal regulators and immediately sold to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $1.9 billion.

Chatzky: Raiding the 401(k) is an unwise moveSunday, September 14, 2008 @ 7:17PMWith people behind on mortgage payments and credit card bills, and short on cash for basics like gas and food, some are taking desperate measures. Raiding your 401(k), or 403(b), is one way to get quick cash, but in most situations it is a bad idea.

Expert: Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFPMonday, September 8, 2008 @ 6:00AMDear Dr. Don, After years of up-and-down jobs and income, we have finally come to a financial situation that cannot be fixed within our means. We have tapped family, friends and our 403(b) and 401(k) plans to the max.

Tap equity without new 30-year mortgageMonday, September 8, 2008 @ 5:00AM Several options exist for tapping home equity without refinancing, says Dr. Don Taylor.