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Four Big Money Mistakes to Avoid Jul. 13, 2015
I'm going to guess you've made a financial mistake or two in your life. Who hasn't? For some of us, ... Read More
Retirement Conundrum: Spend Now or Save for Later? Jun. 24, 2015
Dear Carrie: A friend recently told me that her financial adviser suggests using age 95 as a life e... Read More
Baby On the Way: Are You Ready for Your New Financial Reality? Jun. 03, 2015
Dear Carrie: We are expecting our first child soon and trying to get financially prepared. We know ... Read More
Need to Adjust Your Financial Attitude? Start Here -- Now! May. 27, 2015
Dear Carrie: I'm 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down... Read More
How Much Should You Be Saving? May. 06, 2015
Dear Carrie: I am turning 30 and know that I need to get serious about saving. How much should I be... Read More
Learn How to Start Investing With These 5 Simple Steps Feb. 04, 2015
Dear Carrie: I am in my late 20s with a good job and can finally save some money. I know that I sho... Read More
What's the Best College Saving Strategy When You Have Young Kids? Nov. 12, 2014
Dear Carrie: Help. I have three young children — ages 2, 5 and 10 — and haven't started... Read More
13 Ghastly Money Mistakes That Could Come Back to Haunt You Oct. 22, 2014
Dear Readers: The money decisions you make today can lead to either a secure or a scary financial f... Read More
Will a Second Baby Break the Bank? Oct. 08, 2014
Dear Carrie: Our first child is 2 1/2. We're thinking of having a second baby, but it seems pretty ... Read More
Got Kids in Grade School? Start Their Financial Education Now Aug. 27, 2014
Dear Readers: The new school year is just around the corner, and as I think about the importance of... Read More
How Can You Set a Good Financial Example for Your Kids? Jun. 11, 2014
Dear Carrie: My dad was a great provider when we were growing up. He worked at the same company for... Read More
The Meaning of Lila
May. 28, 2014
Two New Ways to Buy LTC Insurance Mar. 25, 2014
Long-term care insurance has gotten a bad reputation because insurers have been raising premiums on ... Read More
Ditch the Water Bottle Mar. 17, 2014
The trouble with bottled water, experts say, is not the water. It's the plastic bottles the water co... Read More
Does Your Teen Need to File a Tax Return? Mar. 12, 2014
Dear Carrie: My daughter is 16 and has her first paying job. Does she need to file a separate tax r... Read More
I Must Save Most of My Allowance Dec. 21, 2013
DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 and my parents give me an allowance of $7 a week. Well, they might as well not g... Read More
Saving Coins Can Be a Pain Dec. 16, 2013
I am not one to spend coins. And I don't like carrying them around in my wallet, either. Every night... Read More
