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Ask Farnoosh, Housing Finances

Ask Farnoosh: Should I Buy in the City or Suburbia?

October 1, 2017 (Last Modified: January 30, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh: Should I Buy in the City or Suburbia?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....

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Ask Farnoosh, Financial Literacy

Checking In: How is Aaron Progressing on His Goal?

September 5, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi
Checking In: How is Aaron Progressing on His Goal?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...

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Ask Farnoosh, Housing Finances

Ask Farnoosh Roundup: 401k Matching, House Renovation and 529 Plans

August 22, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh Roundup: 401k Matching, House Renovation and 529 PlansI’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....

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Ask Farnoosh, Financial Literacy

How One Mint User is Crushing $11k in Debt in Just One Year

August 1, 2017 (Last Modified: February 11, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi
How One Mint User is Crushing $11k in Debt in Just One YearAaron 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...

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Ask Farnoosh: Negotiating Debt Payments

June 27, 2017 (Last Modified: February 11, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh: Negotiating Debt PaymentsMark 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...

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Ask Farnoosh: “I Got Laid Off. Now What?”

May 2, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh: “I Got Laid Off. Now What?”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...

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Ask Farnoosh: How to Help My S.O. with His Debt?

February 21, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh: How to Help My S.O. with His Debt?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...

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Ask Farnoosh: Getting a new car without the new loan

November 8, 2016 (Last Modified: January 30, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh: Getting a new car without the new loanI 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...

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Ask Farnoosh: Saving for my child’s college education

September 8, 2016 / Farnoosh Torabi
Ask Farnoosh: Saving for my child’s college educationDrew: 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...

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