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Skimming through the racks of old T-shirts in my parents’ closet, my eyes briefly land on images of a Lynyrd Skynyrd album cover, various NASCAR racers and Ducks Unlimited magazine covers, before moving onto the next.
My mom tells me of the infamous... More 
Mom stood on the sidewalk like a plane stewardess directing the seven children exiting the station wagon. Dad came around the rear of the car like a pilot who had just commanded another routine landing for his passengers. A man wearing a hat and overalls... More
Dear Dave,
What happens to my Roth 401(k) when I change jobs and go to a company that doesn’t offer this type of investment savings account? How should you proceed in this situation?
Jamie
Dear Jamie,
Anytime you leave one company for another,... More
My entire life I have been taught by the greatest teacher of all — Jesus — not only in church but in school as well.
The underlying mission for all Catholic schools is to provide a safe environment for learning and to strengthen a student’s... More
Dear Dave,
I’ll be graduating from college with no debt in a couple of weeks, and I have a good job waiting for me in January. During the last few years, I’ve managed to save almost $25,000 from my part-time jobs while in school. My car is... More
Dear Dave,
I like your plan, and I’m ready to get control of my finances. Should I catch up on past due bills before saving $1,000 for the beginner emergency fund you recommend in Baby Step 1?
Samantha
Dear Samantha,
This is a great question,... More
This year, I began my first semester of college at Creighton University, a Jesuit college in Omaha, as a student in the direct entry nursing school.
So far, despite the rigorous courses and the high stress that every college student is bound to experience,... More
Chris Baker is sharing his painful reflections regarding the abuse he suffered years ago at the hands of former priest Bob Torres, its devastating impact in his spiritual life and his more recent path to healing.
It is even more heart rending to know... More
Who is responsible? How deep does the corruption go? What is going to be done about this? Why doesn’t God do something?
Disrupting the relative peace we had before, the scandals in the Church have brought in a storm of questions. All of these... More
Dear Dave,
Do you think I should lower the amount I’m contributing to my 401(k) so I can pay off my house and my truck?
Jamie
Dear Jamie,
If you’re following my plan, the first thing you should do is set aside a beginner emergency fund... More