POST PUBLISHED INAugust, 2009
  • FOOTBALL COACH OR FATHER, WHICH IS IT?

    August 27th, 200912:11 AM ET
    The sport that Americans spend time watching and playing in virtual computer games is back for a new season. Fall is a unique time of year in the Midwest and especially in Ohio, as the sport of football dominates the schedules for many families. The image of football coaches stalking the sidelines and masterminding offensive and defensive schemes b...
  • Dave Says - August 24, 2009

    August 25th, 200909:49 AM ET
    Asking for a raise Dear Dave,What's the best way to ask for a raise at work?Anonymous Dear Anonymous,I think the first 10 sentences that come out of your mouth should be about gratitude. Let your boss know how much you like being there and all the things you appreciate about the business and your job. It's always a good idea to get the point acro...
  • Dave Says - August 17, 2009

    August 18th, 200910:49 AM ET
    Short sale behind the scenes Dear Dave,What goes on behind the scenes with a short sale? We're trying to buy a house that way, but it seems like it's taking forever.Jennifer Dear Jennifer,A short sale, of course, is when a mortgage lien holder sells a house short of what it takes to pay off the mortgage, but gives a full release and delivers a cl...
  • MISSED WOODSTOCK & HAVE NO REGRETS!

    August 17th, 200906:15 PM ET
    Publicity the past few weeks about the 40th anniversary of Woodstock reminded me of how different my life has been compared to popular society. As a young man in my Mid-20's when Woodstock took place, it struck me how revisionist historians are recording this event as something wonderful when for me it was most disgusting. So, when your grandchildr...
  • Dave Says - August 10, 2009

    August 11th, 200910:17 AM ET
    Spoiled all around! Dear Dave,My husband and I are not on the same page when it comes to money and our three teenage daughters. I think they should learn to work and make some money, but he doesn't care if they work or not. Plus, he insists on regularly buying them big-ticket items they don't deserve like cameras and fancy phones. What can I do ab...
  • Dave Says - August 3, 2009

    August 03rd, 200912:17 PM ET
    Knowing when to move up Dear Dave,I started a small business a few years ago. Since then, it's grown larger than I anticipated. When should you change from a sole proprietorship to something else?Mike Dear Mike,I would incorporate the business into a Sub-S Corp when it becomes large enough that liability and lawsuits are a concern, especially if ...
  • A BUCKEYE FAN CHEERING & PRAYING FOR TIM TEBOW

    August 03rd, 200910:34 AM ET
    Last week on ESPN, there were several discussions about the popularity of Florida's Sr QB Tim Tebow. Having close ties to the Ohio State Buckeyes has not discouraged me from also cheering loud and clear for this young man who passed on the NFL draft to play a fourth year of college football. Tim has given many reasons for wanting to play at Florida...
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  • David L. Ramsey III (born September 3, 1960) is an American financial writer, radio host, and television personality.