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Bank Overdraft Fess Are a Trap for Those Who Can Least Afford it Jul. 07, 2021
It's an ironic fact of life that people who live on the financial edge must contend with certain exp... Read More
How to Save Money and Get Financially Confident Jun. 30, 2021
For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up financially desti... Read More
Financial Censorship of America First Jun. 15, 2021
Another day, another de-banking. Imagine a ruthless country where peaceful citizens who fearlessly d... Read More
3 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Jun. 08, 2021
Your 790 credit score might not be as great as you think it is. It all depends on which credit score... Read More
Unconstitutional Debt and Future Generations Apr. 29, 2021
Earlier this week, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. asked Congress to raise taxes and increase borrowin... Read More
Simple Strategies to Improve Your Credit Score Apr. 13, 2021
A credit score is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 generated by a mathematical algorithm (a ... Read More
Debit Cards are the Motorcycles of Personal Finance Feb. 10, 2021
For decades, I've pleaded with my readers not to use debit cards because they are not safe. And for ... Read More
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
