Ask an Ex-Banker: How to Invest Unexpected Cash
A friend asked me recently for investment advice. I sent her my thoughts by email but couldn’t resist making it into an “Ask an Ex-Banker” post. Question: My daughter got caught in the housing...
View ArticleAsk an Ex-Banker: Is This The Greatest Wealth-Making Opportunity Of All Time?
Andrew, in Baltimore, writes in with a sure-fire way to earn 1%, risk-free, for 10 seconds of ‘work.’ I’m almost afraid to let out his secret, as mobs will soon descend on the City of Baltimore’ inner...
View ArticleAsk an Ex-Banker: Estimating Monthly Savings to Meet College Costs
This “Ask an Ex-Banker” question came from reader Todd R. In response to earlier posts about the cost of college education, he wanted to calculate the following: “If a family was sending their child...
View ArticleAsk An Ex-Banker: The Magical Roth IRA
A version of this post ran in the San Antonio Express News. Dear Michael, Next January, when I receive the proceeds for a house I’m selling, I’m considering converting 70K from my TIAAF-CREF...
View ArticleAs An Ex-Banker: Student Loan Repayment
Hello Professor! This is your former student, one year post personal finance class, and I am in need of advice. Here’s the backstory. After spending one year in the IT Consulting world, making 70K and...
View ArticleAsk An Ex-Banker: Use Savings Or Debt To Pay For School?
Note: An ex-student of mine reached out to ask a question many face… Is it best to use savings and investments for graduate school, or to take out loans? Dear Banker, I saw you answered a question...
View ArticleAsk an Ex-Banker: How to Invest Unexpected Cash
A friend asked me recently for investment advice. I sent her my thoughts by email but couldn’t resist making it into an “Ask an Ex-Banker” post. Question: My daughter got caught in the housing...
View ArticleAsk An Ex-Banker: AI CHATGPT For Personal Finance?
Q. In harvesting a range of views on personal finances, should we include ChatGPT or other forms of AI? Xavier, Washington DC Q. “Should I use ChatGPT for financial advice?” Kinda John Henry v. The...
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