I’m a pharmacist living in the Philadelphia area with no debt. Four months ago, I moved back in with my parents because I was tired of spending money on rent and wanted to begin saving to purchase my first home....
The summer’s been a trying season for our friend Aaron who’s determined to erase $11,000 worth of debt over 12 months. He is now nearly six months into his plan and says the path has been harder than he could...
I’ve returned from vacation to an overflowing Ask Farnoosh mailbag. Thank you! It goes without saying that your questions are really, really smart. I couldn’t pick just one to answer so this week, so we’re featuring three very interesting queries....
Aaron Hahn vividly remembers the moment he decided to crush his debt. It happened in March, while visiting his retired aunt and uncle in Arizona. Their home, with a lush, sprawling golf course as its backdrop, symbolized to him the...
Mark asks: I’m looking to settle (close out) some debts with lump sum payments. Are there any tips to negotiate these transactions to work a little more in my favor? Debt got you down? If overextended borrowers can’t see a...
Hey Farnoosh, I recently lost my job at a tech startup in California. I don’t have much in savings because of student loans and credit card debt. I’m receiving one week’s worth of severance. I am confident that with my...
Dear Farnoosh, My significant other has a lot of credit card debt. I want to help him, but avoid handing over cash from my savings. What’s a smart way to support him that benefits the both of us in the...
I want to purchase a car but avoid taking out loans. Would it be better to take money out of my emergency savings or my investment account? -Ashley Hi Ashley, If you can remove money out of your emergency or...
Drew: I want to save money for my child’s college education with the goal of having enough money to pay for 100% of her college costs. Should I open a 529 account or Roth IRA or some other account? What...
I’m a pharmacist living in the Philadelphia area with no debt. Four months ago, I moved back in with my parents because I was tired of spending money on rent and wanted to begin saving to purchase my first home.... 
