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College Debt – Ellie Answers Your Questions!

One of Yahoo’s most popular videos was yours truly on ABC NEWS NOW earlier this month answering your questions about college grads as well as debt! Here’s the scoop: Q. Our daughter just graduated from UCLA and we’re very proud … Continue reading

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ABC NEWS – I’m Answering YOUR Questions

Here are some of your questions that I answered recently on ABC NEWS “Good Money” regarding the blog I wrote called “The Road to Financial Heckie Fire.” Q. I’m in my mid thirties and I haven’t had the problem of … Continue reading

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Buying a Home: It’s Easy to SAVE BIG on Closing Costs

I remember when we sold our home in New Mexico and relocated to California! We learned to save a lot more on closing costs than we ever thought possible. If you are considering buying a home, shop carefully for lenders … Continue reading

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Ellie on MSNBC – Should You Rent or Buy?

I was on MSNBC a little while back and several of you have written me for the link. I did the show live from the west coast NBC Bureau. It was a CRAZY day, but it worked out. We got … Continue reading

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Homes – To Buy or Not to Buy?

My husband, Bob and I lived on military bases for the first dozen years of our marriage. When you move eleven times in thirteen years it doesn’t make sense to buy! When we finally settled one place long enough to … Continue reading

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