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Right Now, Fiscal Restraint Would Be Folly Mar. 29, 2020
Fiscal discipline was once a durable American practice. But in the 1940s, it went out the window. Th... Read More
Searching for Balance Dec. 11, 2019
Dear Annie: I am writing in hopes that you can provide a different and fresh perspective. I have two... Read More
November 21, 2019 Nov. 21, 2019
Dear Annie: Two years ago, at the age of 62, I was forced to take early retirement from my teaching ... Read More
5 Ways to Make Giving a Family Affair This Holiday Season Nov. 20, 2019
Dear Reader: It seems we hear the word "gratitude" a lot these days. In spite of being faced with al... Read More
How Do Social Security Survivor Benefits Add Up? Oct. 23, 2019
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are each getting Social Security based on our own work records. When o... Read More
Girls and Money: Six Important Steps to Take Right Now Oct. 09, 2019
Dear Readers: Did you know that Oct. 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child? Designated an of... Read More
What Do Military Vets Need to Know About Their Finances? May. 29, 2019
Dear Carrie: My son joined the Army right out of high school with the idea of a military career. Aft... 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
Tax Dodgers Inc. Apr. 17, 2019
How thrilling was Tax Day for you? I refer, of course, to the thrill that you and all of America's m... 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
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
Financial Help for Family Members Mar. 31, 2019
Dear Annie: I have a 75-year-old uncle who recently retired. "Hal" always had the best of everything... 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
Tax Basics: What's Your Tax IQ? Mar. 20, 2019
Dear Readers: It's tax time again, and I'm getting lots of questions, especially from young people f... 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
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
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
