Dave Says

My husband loves to eat out and it’s hurting our budget. How do I approach him about this?

Dear Dave, My husband and I recently began trying to get out of debt and live on a budget. I love your plan, but ...

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Should my daughter invest a $10,000 gift or pay off her student loans?

Greetings, Dave Our daughter is enrolled in school and owes $10,000 in student loans. She has a few scholarships and works part-time, but she ...

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What do you think about the idea of taking money out of your emergency fund in order to pay off your home early?

Greetings, Dave How do you feel about withdrawing funds from your emergency fund to make an early home loan payment? Evans Greetings, Evans Believe ...

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We have an older dog with expensive vet bills. How far, financially, should we be willing to go to keep him alive?

Greetings, Dave With a household income of $127,000 annually, my wife and I are on Baby Step 7. Our elderly dog has recently incurred ...

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Any suggestions on dealing with creditors when you’re trying to make amends and correct financial mistakes?

Dear Dave, I’ve been talking to my creditors, because I want to pay off my debt as soon as possible. In dealing with them, ...

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