My father recently passed away, leaving behind my 85 year-old mother. Until recently, she was 100% self-sufficient, but now she’s in declining health and I need to hire an aide to help care for her. Do you have any helpful hints? asked by Michelle, Illinois

I have a local business but I don’t have my own website. I’m wondering if there’s any way for me to get my business listed on Google without a website? asked by Anonymous

I work as a freelancer and I’ve been hearing more and more about LinkedIn. How can I use it to get new clients? asked by Anonymous

LinkedIn is a great way to build your professional network and start to get referrals! You can create a free profile at linkedin.com.

The first step is to complete your profile. Make sure you select your industry and location and use lots of words that you think prospective clients would be searching for. For example, for me to have “SEO consultant” in my headline is a great way to attract new clients. Add a picture and specific skill sets by walking through the profile set-up steps. Remember, the more complete the better!

How can I get new customer leads through my website? asked by Anonymous

How are online businesses funded? Is venture capital an option? How should a board of advisors be paid? For about 2 years, I have had an idea for an informative website on a topic that is really hot, but I still do not know how I can fund it and find partners. I have researched the topic and realized that there is a need; however, I do not have any personal finances to realize my idea. asked by M., financial advisor, Etobicoke, ON

I am almost totally overwhelmed with having to be a caregiver for my father and work full time. I feel like I want to tell my boss and maybe even a co-worker about what's going on, but I'm really scared to bring it up. What should I do? asked by Julia

I have a question regarding my husband's credit score and how to improve it…We would like to purchase a home in the next 2 years and want to make sure that we can get a mortgage… asked by Anonymous, management consultant, Mississauga, ON

I'm starting over at 47 and attempting to buy a house on my own. My only debt is credit card debt ($23,000) and my list of assets is low, since I sold everything to move. My current bank wants a co-signer and will not assume the debt from another institution. What are my options here? asked by G., emergency dispatcher, Edmonton, AB

I plan to move to Germany in the spring to work for my Toronto-based company's German subsidiary in Frankfurt. I plan to live, work and study there for 2-4 years and then come back to Canada. What should I do with my RRSP, TSFA and savings investments while in Germany, to minimize double taxation on interest gains? asked by T., European Sales Manager, Toronto, ON

How do you get away or break the cycle of payday loans? Help! asked by Anonymous, Toronto, ON