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A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score Jan. 14, 2021
Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a di... Read More
Prep Steps for First-Time Homebuyers Apr. 22, 2020
Buying a home can be exciting and terrifying all at once. And for first-time buyers, you can probabl... Read More
Fulfilling Family Financially Is Emotionally Draining Apr. 10, 2020
Dear Annie: I need assistance with family-related issues. I'm in my 50s, I have several siblings, my... Read More
December 2, 2019 Dec. 02, 2019
Dear Annie: Five years ago, my husband's best friend, "Cary," was in financial trouble and asked my ... Read More
Five Steps Women Can Take Toward Financial Empowerment Nov. 13, 2019
Dear Carrie: Despite our many advances, it seems like women still fall behind men when it comes to m... Read More
Don't Fall for This Latest Social Security Scam Aug. 21, 2019
Before I get to today's questions, I must point out a phone scam that is currently going on that inv... 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
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
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
Infidelity Is Inexcusable Feb. 06, 2019
Dear Annie: I recently found out that my husband has been calling escorts who advertise online. I am... 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
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
Stop Messing With Markets Jan. 03, 2019
In American politics, it is axiomatic that presidents get (and take) the credit for economic prosper... 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
Mueller Probe: If Convictions Equals Success, Whitewater Was a Triumph Dec. 13, 2018
President Donald Trump-haters salivated over special counsel Robert Mueller's recent filings on ex-T... Read More
You Made a Promise Dec. 05, 2018
Dear Annie: My 58-year-old mother has a best friend whom she has known since they were both 5 years ... Read More
