Category Archives: Credit & Debt

Emergency Funds, Home Loans · September 11, 2024

Should You Get a HELOC?

Balances on home equity lines of credit (HELOC) have increased 20% since the end of 2021. That has me concerned. Sure, I understand the appeal of HELOCs in today’s market.

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Student Loans · June 12, 2024

When Graduate School is a Bad Idea

Graduate school can be one of the biggest financial mistakes if you’re not careful. The problem is that the federal loan program for graduate students (and parents of graduate students) does not set any limit on borrowing.

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Home Loans, Retirement · May 8, 2024

How to Remodel for Retirement

One of the biggest financial decisions you face in retirement is where you will live. I know many of you are determined to stay right where you are.

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Annuities, Credit Cards, Debt, Emergency Funds, Home Loans · May 8, 2024

Podcast Episode – Ask KT & Suze Anything: Can I Afford to go on Vacation?

On this edition of Ask KT and Suze Anything, Suze answers questions about emergency funds, credit card debt, leaving assets to children, reverse mortgages, plus a “Can I Afford It?” quizzy and so much more!

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Student Loans · March 13, 2024

How to Decide on a College as a Family

If you have a senior high school student in your life you know that right now is when the bulk of college acceptance notifications are sent out.

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Student Loans · March 6, 2024

Is More Student Loan Relief Coming?

Last June, when the Supreme Court struck down a Biden administration plan to forgive federal student loan debt for qualified borrowers, the White House said it would continue to push for loan forgiveness.

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Retirement, Student Loans · January 24, 2024

A New Workplace Benefit For Those With Student Loans

I have some very good news for anyone who is finding it hard to juggle paying back federal student loans and simultaneously saving for retirement.

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Life Insurance, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs, Student Loans · January 3, 2024

Podcast Episode – Ask KT & Suze Anything: What Should I Do With My Dividend?

For this episode of Ask KT and Suze Anything, Suze answers questions about student loans, callable CDs, what to put in your trusts, whole life insurance and more.

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Roth Accounts, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs, Student Loans · November 2, 2023

Podcast Episode – Ask KT & Suze Anything: Should I Be Working Only For Health Benefits?

Suze and KT are back with another Ask KT & Suze Anything episode, where you’ll hear answers to questions about student loan debt, ETFs versus mutual funds, reverse mortgages and so much more.

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