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Ways to Keep Your Home When Money Is Tight Oct. 01, 2019
Things happen! That expression has been around for years, and it's very true. Many people have unant... Read More
Do You Have to Pay Income Taxes on Social Security Benefits? Sep. 25, 2019
Dear Carrie: From what I've read, if a married couple has annual withdrawals from 401(k) plans, indi... Read More
The Gift of a Crisis Sep. 18, 2019
It was the worst day of my life. Not one of the worst days. Not a day where not one thing seems to g... Read More
Trine of Avoiding Trouble Sep. 05, 2019
The trine of Mercury and Saturn makes good points. Those who don't seek trouble usually avoid it. Th... Read More
Are Your Kids' Extracurricular Activities Straining Your Budget? Sep. 04, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm the mother of a very creative 12-year-old daughter who wants to take classes in art... Read More
How to Manage Money for College Freshmen and Others Aug. 06, 2019
All around the country, newly minted high school graduates will soon be heading off to college. They... Read More
When Debt Becomes a Life Sentence: The Rise of Terminal Debt Jul. 25, 2019
Debt is quickly becoming a new form of modern slavery in this country. With people becoming increasi... Read More
Shopping With Cash Is Still the Best Way to Save Money Jul. 09, 2019
When did you last hold a $50 bill in your hand? They look strange — faintly colored, graphical... Read More
Answering a Purchase Offer: Yes, No or Maybe Jul. 07, 2019
Ms. Lank: If you could answer me today that would be helpful. We are selling our home ourselves, and... Read More
Retail Panic for Some Means Job Security to Others Jun. 25, 2019
I'm not proud of myself for loading up a shopping cart and then, in some kind of retail panic attack... Read More
2019 Modern Wealth Survey Results Are In. How Do You Stack Up? Jun. 05, 2019
Dear Readers: Every year about this time, Schwab conducts a survey that takes a close look at how Am... Read More
What Money Values Are You Passing on to Your Kids? May. 15, 2019
Dear Readers: Mother's Day has me feeling a bit wistful about the fact that my kids are now in their... Read More
We Need to Improve Our Financial Literacy May. 02, 2019
The economy continues to roar, and most Americans are keeping more of the money that they earn, but ... Read More
Can You Roll Over a Roth 401(k) to a Roth IRA? May. 01, 2019
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
Getting a Tax Refund? Here Are Five Smart Ways to Use It Apr. 24, 2019
Dear Readers: The new tax law has caused a lot of confusion about tax refunds. On the one hand, earl... Read More
How to Save Yourself From a Foolish Purchase Apr. 22, 2019
I wish I had a quarter for every stupid purchase I've made in my life. I'd have some major dough. Re... Read More
Women and Social Security: Are You Maximizing Your Benefits? Apr. 17, 2019
Dear Readers: Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions from women wondering about their Social S... Read More
A Major Communication Failure Apr. 14, 2019
It seems the very least you owe your spouse before you ask for a divorce is the reason you want it. ... Read More
What Trump's Fed Nominations Say About the US Economy Apr. 11, 2019
President Donald Trump's latest nominees to the Federal Reserve's board of governors typify the pres... Read More
Teaching Your Kids About Money? Here Are Five Life Lessons That Can Help Apr. 10, 2019
Dear Readers: Most of us think of April as tax time, but did you know that April is also Financial L... Read More
