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Are You Fooling Yourself When It Comes to Money? Apr. 03, 2019
Dear Readers: Playing pranks on someone else is fun, harmless and good for a laugh. But when it come... Read More
Have You Taken Care of Your Estate Planning Basics? Mar. 27, 2019
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are in our early 40s with two young kids. We know we should have some ... 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
Absolutely Not True Mar. 20, 2019
I was answering emails from my readers today. And after a while, it dawned on me that three or four ... Read More
You're Not at the End of the Line Mar. 13, 2019
Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and feel that I have accomplished next to nothing. The only worthwhile... 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
Don't Prevent Poor From Getting Loans Feb. 28, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering reopening a rule that would force small-doll... Read More
Does It Still Make Sense to Itemize Deductions? Feb. 27, 2019
Dear Readers: With the April 15th tax deadline coming up quickly, I'm getting questions from readers... Read More
Can Finance and Romance Go Hand in Hand? Feb. 20, 2019
Dear Carrie: My fiance and I are in our late 30s, and this will be the first marriage for both of us... Read More
Is Your Mother, Wife, Daughter Investing? Are You? Feb. 13, 2019
Dear Readers: My last two columns have focused on what are, to me, two very important topics: the im... Read More
Looking for a Good Way to Start Investing? Feb. 06, 2019
Dear Readers: In last week's column, I made a case for why getting into the stock market still makes... Read More
Stop Cleaning Up Her Messes Jan. 30, 2019
Dear Annie: I have a 40-year-old daughter who is lazy. When she injures herself, has surgery or is s... Read More
What's the Cost of High Living? Jan. 30, 2019
The rich aren't merely different from you and me. ... They're ridiculous! I mean the uber-rich, the ... Read More
The Case for Investing -- Year In, Year Out Jan. 30, 2019
Dear Readers: If you had an extra $2,000, would you invest it in the stock market today? Should you?... Read More
What's Better for Your Teen -- a Credit Card or Debit Card? Jan. 23, 2019
Dear Carrie: My 15-year-old daughter is asking for her own credit card. While I understand that usin... Read More
Baby On the Way: Are You Ready for Your New Financial Reality? Jan. 16, 2019
Dear Carrie: We're expecting our first child soon and are trying to get financially prepared. We kno... Read More
10 Financial Resolutions to Make -- and Keep -- Year After Year Jan. 09, 2019
Dear Readers: Do you make the same financial resolutions every year? When it comes to your money, th... Read More
Turning 66 in 2019? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month Jan. 02, 2019
I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself, as the col... Read More
Consult a Financial Professional If You're Worried About Your Assets Dec. 28, 2018
Dear Annie: I am an 84-year-old woman in love with a 92-year-old man. Since I'm rather old-fashioned... Read More
Does Working Past Age 70 Affect Your Social Security Benefits? Dec. 26, 2018
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
