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• Selecting an Adviser

  Q. My wife and I have been having a hard time selecting an investment counselor. We have interviewed counselors but have not found anyone in whom we can feel confident. We've heard and read stories about trusted advisers abusing their clients’ trust... Posted Jan 02 2008, 03:00 PM by admin with | with no comments Filed under: Burns at Large, Financial Planning, Q&A (from print)

• The Coming National Yard Sale

  by Scott Burns Every cloud has a silver lining. So it may be time to see who gets the cloud and who gets the lining. We know who gets the cloud. It’s anyone who has been making a living from building, selling or financing residential real estate. It’s... Posted Dec 21 2007, 03:00 PM by admin with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Burns at Large, Financial Planning

• Read your way to wealth and happiness

  Donna H. wants to know what financial books and articles she should read to be a better investor. She isn't alone. Many readers have sent similar queries, trying to get a head start on their resolution, effective January 1, to become savvy investors.... Posted Dec 16 2006, 06:00 PM by scottb with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: Burns at Large, Financial Planning

• The Best Investment Is Debt Reduction

  There has never been a better time to pay off debt. To be sure, the lenders are lined up at our mail boxes. They offer new credit cards, new mortgages, and new home equity loans--- whatever. They do this because it is very profitable. This is worth considering... Posted Aug 08 2004, 11:03 AM by scottb with | with no comments Filed under: Burns at Large, Financial Planning

• For Most, the Tax Benefits of Home Ownership Are Small

  Q. I have a few questions about a first time home purchase. I'm a single 28-year-old male making $4,500 a month. I'm looking to purchase a home in Ohio for about $135,000. I currently rent a condo for $800 a month and have a $286 car payment for 26 more... Posted Jul 27 2000, 01:55 PM by scottb with | with no comments Filed under: Burns at Large, Financial Planning, Home Ownership & Mortgages, Q&A (from print)