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I Must Save Most of My Allowance Dec. 24, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 13, and my parents give me an allowance of $7 a week. Well, they might as well not ... Read More

Address the Damage Before It Gets Worse Dec. 23, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: For the past several years, my husband has taken out a new credit card each January and ... Read More

You Can Just Say 'No' Dec. 21, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am in my late 70s and have been with a wonderful man for some time now. "Joe" and I bo... Read More

Why Not Make a Gift of Financial Education This Season? Dec. 19, 2018

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: In the spirit of the holidays, I've been writing a lot lately about giving — esp... Read More

Are You Making the Most of Your Charitable Donations? Dec. 12, 2018

Ask Carrie

Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More

Jealousy Over Your 'Good Luck' Dec. 08, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My husband and I are the youngest of our siblings, now all in our 50s with nearly grown ... Read More

Can I Give Stock as a Gift? Dec. 05, 2018

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: I would like to gift a portion of my stock to my daughter. Do I have to sell it first, ... Read More

Well-Being Withers When Impulse Buying Takes Control Dec. 04, 2018

Energy Express

It's not unusual for people to ask me: What's the best piece of fitness gear I can buy? My first ans... Read More

Sad but True Nov. 26, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I don't smoke, but I was surprised when my boyfriend's sister lit up a cigarette when I... Read More

Linguistic Disputes Can Pack a Punch Nov. 14, 2018

The Word Guy

Heated controversies over proper usage can lead to food fights at faculty clubs and fisticuffs on co... Read More

Elder Fraud: When Someone You Trust Betrays You Nov. 14, 2018

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: Lately, I've been thinking a lot about all the seniors in this country who've been fin... Read More

10 Easy Ways to Waste Your Money. Scared Yet? Nov. 07, 2018

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: No matter how conscientious you may try to be, certain money wasters can creep up on y... Read More

Putting America First Has Made USA No. 1 Jun. 12, 2018

Stephen Moore

The left is quickly running out of excuses for why Donald Trump's economic policies have caused a bo... Read More

The Frugal Lifestyle May. 22, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

I'll admit I used to think frugality was a distasteful lifestyle forced upon the poor. I believed it... Read More

Handling an Inheritance Requires a Game Plan Apr. 03, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

While not always easy to think about, an inheritance is a part of the financial picture for many bab... Read More

The Final Racket: Exploitation of the Elderly Mar. 25, 2017

Diane Dimond

In my continued effort to inform readers about what can happen when a family asks a judge to decide ... Read More

Good Reasons to Pay Off Your Mortgage Mar. 09, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

I've heard of mortgage-burning parties, but I would categorize them along with the Pony Express and ... Read More

Food Cost-Cutting for Every Lifestyle Mar. 02, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

Ever wonder why you never have enough money to save money? I'm talking about taking money from every... Read More

Our View: Europeans Should Pay Their Fair Share Feb. 28, 2017

Daily Editorials

For years, U.S. presidents have complained that the members of NATO refuse to kick in as much as Ame... Read More

When Money Is at the Root of Marriage and Family Squabbles Feb. 27, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

Disagreements over money can tear marriages and families apart. In fact, sources say that unresolved... Read More