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Modern Love and Money: Who Picks Up the Check? Feb. 11, 2015
Dear Readers: With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to exp... Read More
Financial IQ Feb. 04, 2015
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 26 and make $39,000 a year, and my wife makes $26,000. We owe $29,000 on credit... 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
10 Resolutions for a Happy Financial New Year Jan. 07, 2015
Dear Readers: Are you looking for ways to give your finances a fresh start in 2015? Start with these... Read More
What Will You Do for Giving Tuesday? Nov. 26, 2014
Dear Readers: There's a new day to put on your holiday calendar — Giving Tuesday, the first T... Read More
Wizard of Id
Jul. 09, 2014
What's On First -- Paying Off Student Loans or Saving for Retirement? Jun. 18, 2014
Dear Carrie: I'm 24 and came out of school with $80,000 in college loans. I've been luckier than mo... Read More
How Can You Set a Good Financial Example for Your Kids? Jun. 11, 2014
Dear Carrie: My dad was a great provider when we were growing up. He worked at the same company for... Read More
What Financial Steps Should You Take When a Spouse Dies? Jun. 04, 2014
Dear Carrie: I'm 65, and my husband just died suddenly. He handled our finances, and I'm feeling ov... Read More
Should the New myRA Account Be Your IRA Account? May. 14, 2014
Dear Carrie: My son, who is in his late 20s, has a job with a small company that doesn't offer a re... Read More
Is There a Tactful Way to Help Your Mom (or Dad) Financially? May. 07, 2014
Dear Carrie: My mom brought us up in a home filled with love but not a lot of money. Now that I'm i... Read More
When You Cash Out a Custodial Account, Who Declares the Gains or Losses? Feb. 19, 2014
Dear Carrie: My father had a custodial account for me, and this year, I cashed it out. My father lo... Read More
I Agree With Your Parents Jan. 30, 2014
DR. WALLACE: I'm 15 and in the 10th grade. The guy I'm seeing is 19, has graduated from high school ... Read More
Do Your Folks Have an Advance Health Care Directive? Do You? Jan. 22, 2014
Dear Carrie: I'm trying to help my parents who are in their late 60s with estate planning. They're ... Read More
Is Downsizing the Right Move for You? Jan. 15, 2014
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are in our late 50s and starting to think seriously about our retirem... Read More
If One of You Makes More, Can You Still Be Financial Equals? Nov. 27, 2013
Dear Carrie: We've been married for two years and so far, my husband and I have pretty much split b... Read More
Consumer Bureau Protects the Prudent, as Well Jan. 09, 2012
Let's set aside the back-and-forth over the recess appointment of Richard Cordray as chief watchdog ... Read More
