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How to Talk to Your Girls (and Boys) About Money Mar. 13, 2019
Dear Readers: Recently, I've focused a lot on the challenges women often face in securing their fina... 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
Two Romantics Trying to Pay the Rent Feb. 17, 2019
Dear Annie: The past four years of my marriage have been difficult. My husband and I have made many ... 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
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Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to...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
Address the Damage Before It Gets Worse Dec. 23, 2018
Dear Annie: For the past several years, my husband has taken out a new credit card each January and ... Read More
You Can Just Say 'No' Dec. 21, 2018
Dear Annie: I am in my late 70s and have been with a wonderful man for some time now. "Joe" and I bo... Read More
Why Not Make a Gift of Financial Education This Season? Dec. 19, 2018
Dear Readers: In the spirit of the holidays, I've been writing a lot lately about giving — esp... Read More
Are You Making the Most of Your Charitable Donations? Dec. 12, 2018
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
The Bush Tax Betrayal Dec. 11, 2018
The eulogies for George H.W. Bush keep rolling in, and a great American hero's life has been given p... Read More
Remarriage and Finances Dec. 10, 2018
Q: Our mother passed away four years ago, and our dad has been slowly getting over it. He has been b... Read More
Jealousy Over Your 'Good Luck' Dec. 08, 2018
Dear Annie: My husband and I are the youngest of our siblings, now all in our 50s with nearly grown ... Read More
