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How to Get Back at Your Creditors Aug. 12, 2021
Late fees, punitive interest rates, over-limit fees, loading up your credit report with negative inf... Read More
Need to Adjust Your Financial Attitude? Start Here -- Now! Jun. 30, 2021
Dear Carrie: I'm 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down... Read More
LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- GOSSIP Oct. 31, 2020
There is a fan scam going around. I was almost a victim, and I do not want you to fall under the cro... Read More
Reader Mail on Roller-Coaster Income and Debit Cards for Kids Mar. 10, 2020
Recently, I heard from one of my dear readers, Jenn. The topic of her message? Her family's roller-c... Read More
Mary Answers Readers' Credit Card Questions Jan. 22, 2020
Every day, I open my inbox to find questions from you, my dear readers. Today I found two on the sam... Read More
Plastics of a Different Kind Jan. 15, 2020
While plastic is used in thousands of products that add comfort, convenience and even safety to our ... Read More
A Tip Tutorial, Brought to You by Christmas Dec. 12, 2019
Last month, a reader tagged me in a post on her Facebook page to let me know that a tip jar in centr... Read More
Congress Bans Short-Term Lending; the Poor Pay a High Price Dec. 03, 2019
Washington do-goodism almost always fails to help the people it is supposed to because politicians i... Read More
Don't Upset the Bride Aug. 29, 2019
DR. WALLACE: My girlfriend and I have been dating for over a year and a half and are planning to set... Read More
No Longer Accepting Negative Talk Jul. 19, 2019
Dear Annie: I am writing because I'm seeking your help about my relationship with my 30-year-old gra... Read More
When Holiday Debt Lingers Long After the Gifts Are Forgotten Apr. 09, 2019
Got debt? I could be wrong, but if you're revolving a big credit card balance, I'm guessing at least... Read More
Zero-Interest Balance Transfer Has Its Reward but Is Riddled With Risks Mar. 25, 2019
This week, my mailbox reminded me how paying off credit card debt is an uphill battle. And when that... Read More
Think Sacrifice, Not Deprivation Mar. 20, 2019
I have what could be characterized as a dark financial past. I didn't set out to ruin my marriage, m... Read More
Are You Prepared for a Financial Emergency? Mar. 06, 2019
Dear Readers: What would happen if you were hit with an unexpected medical bill or layoff or your ad... Read More
10 Easy Ways to Waste Your Money. Scared Yet? Nov. 07, 2018
Dear Readers: No matter how conscientious you may try to be, certain money wasters can creep up on y... Read More
Credit Card Payment Dates and Credit Limits: What Difference Does It Make? Jun. 14, 2018
Few things in this world are more confusing than credit cards — how they work, what they reall... Read More
Is a HELOC Right for You? Aug. 02, 2017
Dear Carrie, We've owned our home for five years and have reasonable equity in it. We now want to r... Read More
CFPB Prepaid Card Rule Again Targets a Product Popular With the Masses Apr. 20, 2017
Whenever innovation produces a new technology or product that benefits the masses, government bureau... Read More
Millennials, Fire Away Feb. 08, 2017
Dear Readers, I recently had an interesting conversation with the daughter of a friend of mine. Like... Read More
How to Unshrink Wool and Other Highly Useful Tips and Tricks Nov. 08, 2016
You know the beautiful sweater you accidentally laundered with the kids' play clothes that now looks... Read More
