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Are Your Kids' Extracurricular Activities Straining Your Budget? Sep. 04, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm the mother of a very creative 12-year-old daughter who wants to take classes in art... Read More
Can You Spend Money on Fun Without Feeling Guilty? Aug. 28, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by all the things I need to save for. From retirement ... Read More
How to Curb Emotional Spending in 5 Easy Steps Aug. 26, 2019
Somewhere back in my dark financial past, I discovered that emotional spending was a great antidepre... Read More
How Can Couples Max Out Social Security Benefits? Aug. 21, 2019
Dear Readers: Are you and your spouse nearing that magic age when you can file for Social Security b... Read More
10 Steps to a DIY Financial Plan Aug. 14, 2019
Dear Readers: Did you know that 78% of people with a financial plan pay their bills on time and save... Read More
Is It Time to Declutter Your Finances? Aug. 07, 2019
Dear Carrie: I am trying to simplify my finances and have way too many accounts (savings, checking, ... Read More
How to Manage Money for College Freshmen and Others Aug. 06, 2019
All around the country, newly minted high school graduates will soon be heading off to college. They... Read More
Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Fund Your Down Payment? Jul. 31, 2019
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are trying to scrape together enough money for a down payment on our f... Read More
Is Social Media Ruining Your Finances? Jul. 24, 2019
Dear Readers: If I asked you how much time you spend on social media each day, would you answer hone... Read More
How Should Millennials Save for Retirement? Jul. 17, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm 28 and have a good job. My company offers a 401(k), but I haven't signed up yet ... Read More
A Millennial Asks: Is an HSA a Good Deal? Jul. 10, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm starting my first job and wondering about the HSA option that comes with my benefit... Read More
Thinking About Taking the Plunge? Tips for a First-Time Home Buyer Jul. 03, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm 35 and would really like to buy my first home. I've saved a pretty good chunk for a... Read More
Is Your Wedding Your Top Financial Goal? Jun. 26, 2019
Dear Readers: While there's a lot of talk about how millennials are creating their own wedding tradi... Read More
5 Reasons to Give Kids an Allowance Jun. 19, 2019
At the foundation of your children's financial intelligence should be this undeniable truth: It is n... Read More
A Father's Day Financial Checklist for New Dads (and Moms) Jun. 19, 2019
Dear Readers: Celebrating Father's Day for the first time can be great fun — and a little scar... Read More
Top 10 Financial To-Do's for Today's Grads Jun. 12, 2019
Dear Readers: This is always an exciting time of year, as new grads — and their parents —... Read More
The 1 Percent Savings Solution Feb. 20, 2019
Want a simple, pain-free plan to increase your savings? CPA, author and blogger Mike Piper says to s... Read More
Crash Course for College Freshmen Oct. 03, 2018
All across this great country, college campuses have welcomed a new class of freshman. These young p... Read More
What's the Best Way to Rebalance Your Portfolio? Sep. 07, 2016
Dear Carrie, I've recently read that it might be better to rebalance my portfolio when the percenta... Read More
Money Is Not for Spending May. 02, 2016
It took me a long time to fully understand the profound truth that money is not just for spending; i... Read More
