Basic Training

Steve received so many questions and comments that we had to break this episode into two!   Part 2 answers questions like:  

Should you pay off school loans or credit card debt first? 

Should you use ebates.com for saving money?  

What’s the best way to save for college for 4 kids?

Can you save for the future without using the stock market?

Is it ever too late to start learning how to manage money?

Should kids get an allowance?

How to save for birthdays and Christmas.

Steve received so many questions and comments that we had to break this episode into two!  

In Part 1, we look at:  how to save when you live paycheck-to-paycheck, coming up with a simple budget, where to go to get cheap flights and hotels, how couples can combine their finances after marriage, and how to keep one member of the relationship from over-spending.

In this episode, we discuss car buying with Charlie Evans from Vandergriff Toyota/Honda/Acura.  

Topics include:  buying at a smaller dealership vs. a larger one, what you should do before you ever set foot on the lot, the best time to shop for a car, and where to get financing if your credit has some dents in it.