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Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance? Jul. 27, 2016
Dear Carrie, I'm 55 years old and trying to be smart about planning for my retirement years. What I... Read More
How to Trap Wasps and Other Great Reader Tips Jul. 25, 2016
Are you aware that your health insurance provider might cover the cost of your gym membership? Or th... Read More
Secrets of Super-Savvy Grocery Shoppers Jun. 30, 2016
Buy produce from that store where nothing costs more than a dollar? I flinched at the thought. I pro... Read More
Eight Things to Do With a Tax Refund May. 18, 2016
It's easy to see a tax refund as some kind of gift from the universe. It's not. It is a chunk of you... Read More
Readers' Questions on HE Detergent, Flaxseed Oil and Vision Savings Plans May. 11, 2016
DEAR MARY: I have been making and using your concentrated laundry detergent for several years now, a... Read More
Brown-Bag Lunches Are Better Than Bought Lunches May. 03, 2016
I know people who try to convince themselves that can buy lunch every day for less than they'd spend... Read More
Money Is Not for Spending May. 02, 2016
It took me a long time to fully understand the profound truth that money is not just for spending; i... Read More
The Secret of Cheap and Healthy Meals Apr. 25, 2016
Want to keep your food costs low during these times of rising costs? Stick to these rules: Set a bud... Read More
Nothing Down Can Mean Big Trouble Mar. 07, 2016
The signs are everywhere: "Same As Cash!", "Nothing Down, No Interest, No Payments Until Next Summer... Read More
Should You Care About Rising Interest Rates? Aug. 05, 2015
Dear Carrie: It seems pretty clear that after many years of below-normal levels, interest rates are... Read More
Universal Savings Accounts Help People Help Themselves May. 14, 2015
Republican presidential contenders have staked out different positions on tax reform. Sens. Rand Pau... Read More
If You Have a 401(k), Do You Need an IRA, Too? Mar. 04, 2015
Dear Carrie: I already have a 401(k). Does it make sense to open an individual retirement account, ... Read More
What's in Store for 2015: Important IRS, Social Security and Medicare Updates Jan. 14, 2015
Dear Readers: A new year often means new goals, new opportunities and new commitments. When it comes... Read More
Think Obamacare's Affordable? You're Stupid Nov. 18, 2014
Before he became the Obama administration's least favorite overpaid expert, MIT economist Jonathan G... Read More
Is Your Home Equity Part of Your Retirement Savings? Jul. 16, 2014
Dear Carrie: Can I include the value of the equity in my house when I'm calculating how much I have... Read More
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Jun. 30, 2014
9 Money Myths Exposed: Do You Know the Truth? Apr. 16, 2014
Dear Readers: According to a January 2014 Schwab Money Myths survey, no matter how savvy we think w... Read More
Saving for Retirement: How Much Is Enough? Apr. 09, 2014
Dear Carrie: I keep hearing that you need $1 million or more to retire these days. I'm saving, but ... Read More
Where to Keep Money for Mom? Apr. 03, 2014
Dear Mary: My sisters and I have $10,000 we would like to invest to cover our mother's funeral expen... Read More
Is There a Secret to a Successful Retirement? Apr. 02, 2014
Dear Readers: There was a bit of good news recently from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. A... Read More
