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12/17/2007 - Tax and wedding planning
Lori wants to tie up some loose financial ends before she ties the nuptial knot.

11/19/2007 - Preparing for a life event
Jennifer faces several important financial decisions, especially those pertaining to her estate plan.

10/22/2007 - Getting investments in order
The Timms want to know if they should pay cash for their home, as well as how to allocate their retirement assets.

9/17/2007 - College savings dilemma
This Kansas family has two college-bound teenagers and haven't begun to save. What should they do?

8/20/2007 - Filling the health insurance gap
Many couples in their 50s and early 60s must get health insurance coverage until Medicare kicks in.

7/23/2007 - Building an emergency cushion
This single mom's a good saver, but savings are scattered and too diversified. Her finances need more focus.

6/18/2007 - Poor credit is expensive
Angel is about to be married and she wants a fresh start on her credit life as soon as possible.

5/21/2007 - Upside down in home
The family home is mortgaged to the hilt between an ARM and a home equity loan.

3/19/2007 - Option ARM blues
This family faces a dilemma millions understand. Their option ARM started off great but is now zapping their bottom line.

2/20/2007 - Drowning in credit card debt
Wendy's paying her bills, but lives paycheck-to-paycheck. Meanwhile, credit card balances are going up, not down.

1/31/2007 - Skimpy savings vex single mom
Mom's the breadwinner in this family. She worries about having enough money to retire, let alone support her sons.

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