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In Love, It's Not Easy to Talk About Money Apr. 19, 2023
Money is the most difficult subject to discuss between two people in love. Why? Several reasons: It'... Read More
Without Trust You've Got Nothing Mar. 09, 2023
Of all the things I've ever dreamed of being, advice columnist was never on the list. But here I am ... Read More
Bounce Back From Bankruptcy Mar. 02, 2023
Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect ... Read More
How to Repair Your Credit and Improve Your Credit Score Dec. 13, 2022
Your credit score is a three-digit number between 300 and 850, generated by a mathematical algorithm... Read More
Getting Involved in a 'Turnaround' Company Dec. 13, 2022
"I have been unemployed for some time and have come to the conclusion that corporate America no long... Read More
Year-end Tax Planning for 2022 (Part 1 of 2) Nov. 29, 2022
As we reach the end of the first "post-COVID year," it's hard to even think of another income tax de... Read More
Struggling To Get My Boyfriend's Finances on Track Nov. 25, 2022
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I are in love, and we've been together for five years and have lived to... Read More
Getting Married Complicated Our Finances Nov. 22, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for a couple of years; we each have children from pre... Read More
Frugality on the Fun Meter of Life Nov. 03, 2022
I was not born with a natural bent toward frugality. Everything in me cries out to spend, acquire, s... Read More
Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life Nov. 02, 2022
I am noticing a growing trend in my mailbox — readers in search of financial planners or advis... Read More
A Shelter in the Time of Storm Nov. 01, 2022
The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is to have an umbrella R... Read More
The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment Oct. 31, 2022
From time to time, this kind of question pops up in my inbox: How can I get started investing in sto... Read More
Snoopy Sister Is Monitoring My Finances Oct. 16, 2022
Dear Annie: I have never sent in anything to a column before, but I'd like to say something from a g... Read More
September 26, 2022 Sep. 26, 2022
Dear Annie: My parents divorced years ago. Dad waited patiently while Mom chose between him and anot... Read More
Job Versus Career Aug. 31, 2022
DEAR SUSAN: I work hard for my employer and feel good about my efforts. You have said that working i... Read More
Money Matters Jul. 28, 2022
Dear Annie: My sister "Kendra" and I are not very close and only communicate two to three times per ... Read More
Financially Frivolous In-Laws Make Me Fret for the Future Jul. 23, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband and I are a young couple. We've finally decided to take the leap and are gett... Read More
How to Help Someone You Love Build a Good Credit Score May. 24, 2022
Dear Mary: I've heard that adding someone to your credit card will help that person establish a cred... Read More
Like It or Not, You Need a Good Credit Score May. 18, 2022
In my perfect world, there would be no credit scores. And while I do not believe that credit is nece... Read More
Record Taxes Aren't Enough for Biden Apr. 20, 2022
As Americans filed their federal tax returns this Monday, President Joe Biden's White House put out ... Read More
