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Happy Halloween! 10 Tips to Treat Yourself to a More Secure Financial Future. Oct. 28, 2015

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Dear Readers: If you're like most people, you've made a few hare-brained money decisions in your tim... Read More

My Secret Financial Security Blanket Sep. 02, 2015

Everyday Cheapskate

If I had a dollar for every stupid purchase I've made in my life, I'd be a wealthy woman. My financi... Read More

How Can You Set a Good Financial Example for Your Kids? Jun. 11, 2014

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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

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Dear Carrie: I'm 65, and my husband just died suddenly. He handled our finances, and I'm feeling ov... Read More

Who Qualifies for Social Security Survivor Benefits? May. 28, 2014

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Dear Carrie: I'm a 45-year-old widow with two children, ages 13 and 10. Since my husband passed awa... Read More

Together, We Can Make a Difference in Financial Literacy May. 21, 2014

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Dear Readers: Every week I attempt to answer your questions so you can make the smartest financial d... Read More

Social Security Basics -- 5 Things to Think About Before You Apply Apr. 30, 2014

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Dear Carrie: Several of my friends and I (all in our early 60s) are understandably thinking about S... Read More

Saving for Retirement: How Much Is Enough? Apr. 09, 2014

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Dear Carrie: I keep hearing that you need $1 million or more to retire these days. I'm saving, but ... Read More

Does Your Teen Need to File a Tax Return? Mar. 12, 2014

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Dear Carrie: My daughter is 16 and has her first paying job. Does she need to file a separate tax r... Read More

Do You Know Enough About Your Family Finances? Feb. 12, 2014

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Dear Carrie: My husband has always handled our finances, and I've been OK with that for the most pa... Read More

Getting Ready for Retirement! Feb. 10, 2014

Dear Doug

Q: Both my husband and I plan to retire on June 30, 2015. We are trying to prepare ourselves now so ... Read More

Valentine's Day: Can You Be Romantic on a Budget? Feb. 05, 2014

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Dear Carrie: I'm in my 40s and always celebrate Valentine's Day with my husband. My problem is that... Read More

What's the Best Retirement Plan for Your Small Business? Jan. 29, 2014

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Dear Carrie: My wife started a business 10 years ago and contributed to a regular IRA in the beginn... Read More

If One of You Makes More, Can You Still Be Financial Equals? Nov. 27, 2013

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Dear Carrie: We've been married for two years and so far, my husband and I have pretty much split b... Read More