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Where is a Good Place to "Park" $100,000?

Question: Where is a good place to park $100,000 cash? William Click below for answer...


Teacher and mom seek financial advice

Question(s): Some background info and two questions. In October 2007, I turned over my financial management along with those of my recently widowed mom who I had been overseeing to Fisher Investments. With the market at all-time highs and over...


Need Financial Advice Now- Apply for a FREE MONEY MAKEOVER!!

Do you need personal advice? Apply for a money makeover and you will be paired with a top CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ Professionalfrom the Dallas area. The Dallas Morning News and the Financial Planning Association of Dallas - Fort Worth are...


What now- Stocks, Bonds, or Cash?

The below answer is posted on behalf of Bragg Comer, CFP, MBA Question: I have $15,000 of after-tax, non-essential money that I would like to invest to take advantage of a recovering stock market followed by inflation over a 5-year...


Can I contribute to my IRA in 2008 or 2009?

The below answer is posted on behalf of Bill Perryman, CFP, CPA. Question: Here's my question. I was laid off in 08. I had been contributing substantially to my 401k (403b) to get the pretax benefit. My husband is on...


Is it time to reposition my portfolio?

Question: Hi! Please take a look at the attached file. I would like to receive your feed back on my current allocation and my future. Please note for various reasons I have not been able to park all of my...


Cash in the bank or money in the mattress?

Question: Dear Moneyhelp, I am currently "shopping" for a new bank or credit union to open a checking and savings account. But with the banking and financial turmoil going on, should I even bother doing so? Would my money be...


Allocations and Withdrawals

Question: Thank you for responding to my questions. I am 73 and my wife is 71. We have no debt. Our combined social security is $2,000. We are taking $2,200 per month from our savings this year... $1.500 from.....Tax exempt...


Super shopper backs off at Goodwill after seeing true need

Staff writer Joanna Cattanach, who is an ace thrift shop shopper, asks "What can you do without?" She describes what prompted the question: The goal was simple -- put together five outfits on a $20 budget. The location: Goodwill last...


Oncor is offering $50 for your clunky old refrigerator

Are you an Oncor customer? Are you ready to upgrade your fridge or your freezer? Oncor will give you $50 for the old one -- as long as it's still a working appliance -- and they'll come pick it up....


Apply for a Money Makeover!

The Dallas Morning News and the Financial Planning Association of Dallas - Fort Worth are looking for individuals and families their next Money Makeover. If selected, you will be paired with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ Professional and be featured in...


UPDATE- Town Hall Meeting CANCELLED

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: The Financial Planning Association and SMU COX School of Business Town Hall meeting scheduled today has been cancelled. Please visit the FPA Website for an update on the rescheduled meeting. Thank you....

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