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Using SBA Financing to Buy a Business or Franchise Apr. 19, 2022
"I have been thinking about buying a franchise. I was going to roll over some money from a 401(k) I ... Read More
Expect These Questions When You Give Employees Stock Options Apr. 12, 2022
"We started a business some time ago and have about 10 employees. The business has done well, to the... Read More
Could You Go a Year Without Spending? Mar. 15, 2022
A few years back, Eric and Donna Reed shopped for groceries and household products just once for an ... Read More
4 Rules to Get Out of Debt Jan. 12, 2022
If you're in debt, you have to get out. The best way to do that is to put together a plan — bu... Read More
Year-End Tax Planning for 2021 (Part 2 of 2) Dec. 28, 2021
As we exit the second COVID year, it's time to start thinking about 2021 tax filings this coming Apr... Read More
November 3, 2021 Nov. 03, 2021
Dear Annie: I need advice on how to stop my wife from continually digging us into a financial hole. ... Read More
October 10, 2021 Oct. 10, 2021
Dear Annie: My mother was murdered seven years ago by an abusive husband. The cause of death was str... Read More
Do We Need a Will? And More Great Reader Questions Oct. 07, 2021
Dear Mary: My husband and I just had our first child, and now that we have a new little life dependi... Read More
Don't Forget About Your Finances Oct. 04, 2021
Dear Annie: My sister and I have an older brother. We had a falling out with him several years ago a... Read More
Are Your Finances in Order? Oct. 01, 2021
My new personal hero is New York Times science writer John Schwartz, but the reason I admire him so ... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Christmas Clubs, Bank Sale and Credit Counseling Sep. 22, 2021
Dear Mary: Whatever happened to bank-sponsored Christmas clubs? — Ted Dear Ted: They all but d... Read More
If You Think We're Eating Too Much Junk Food, You're Right Sep. 10, 2021
A recent news release by strategic consulting and market research firm BlueWeave Consulting reveals ... Read More
Stressed About Mom's Finances Sep. 01, 2021
Dear Annie: Our family is like most families — dysfunctional. Our father worked two jobs most ... Read More
August 26, 2021 Aug. 26, 2021
Dear Annie: I have a boyfriend of one year, and we are considering marriage, but we are not official... Read More
ADHD Is Controlling my Life Aug. 19, 2021
Dear Annie: I am in my late 50s, the proud mother of two grown men who have families of their own. I... Read More
You're Saving. Should You Be Investing, Too? Aug. 18, 2021
Dear Carrie: I've always been a good saver, and now at 29 with a steady job, I have a fairly sizable... Read More
Are You Falling for These Financial Tricks? Aug. 11, 2021
Dear Readers: It's the rare person who doesn't occasionally fall into some poor financial habits tha... Read More
Who Should Teach Your Toddler: You or Pelosi? Aug. 11, 2021
"Universal pre-K. I love that because it's children learning, parents earning," House Speaker Nancy ... Read More
Tips for Helping Elderly Parents With Their Finances Aug. 04, 2021
Dear Carrie: My parents are in their early 80s. Fortunately, they're in relatively good health and s... Read More
Biden Wants To Cut Funding for 'Border Security Assets and Infrastructure' by 96% Aug. 04, 2021
President Joe Biden has now revealed there is at least one area in which he is a fiscal conservative... Read More
