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What Happens When your Child Doesn't Go to College? Sep. 06, 2017
Dear Carrie, We've been saving in a 529 account for years for our son's education, but it now looks... Read More
What Harvey Wrought Sep. 01, 2017
Like 9/11, Hurricane Harvey brought us together. In awe at the destruction 50 inches of rain did to ... Read More
The Difference Between a Life of Joy and One of Misery Aug. 28, 2017
The longer I live the more convinced I become that it's not the amount of money a person has but wha... Read More
Forget The Gifts And Enjoy The Guy Aug. 26, 2017
DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and so is my boyfriend, who happens to have very rich parents. He already has a ... Read More
Forfeiture Loot Corrupts Justice Aug. 23, 2017
In Ohio during the 1920s, people caught with "intoxicating liquors" could be tried by rural mayors, ... Read More
How Important Is a Financial Plan? Aug. 23, 2017
Dear Readers, When it comes to financial planning, millennials are way ahead of the older generation... Read More
Dealing With Money Later in Life Aug. 19, 2017
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-80s. During our life together, we've rarely discussed mo... Read More
Souls vs. Fossil Fuels Aug. 10, 2017
There are regions where economic stress coexists with a beloved way of life. It can be hard to make ... Read More
The Buffoons Trying to Pass Health Care Legislation Aug. 09, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: In 2008, you referred me to a congressman who solved a problem I had with a stupid b... Read More
What Happens If You Take Money Early From a 401(k) or IRA? Aug. 09, 2017
Dear Carrie, Am I allowed to take out money early from my 401(k) or IRA? What happens if I do? R... Read More
Is It Wrong? Jul. 22, 2017
Dear Annie: Six years ago, my 54-year-old divorced sister, "Sue," decided to move in with my parents... Read More
Student Loan Forgiveness Jul. 21, 2017
President Donald Trump's 2018 budget eliminates a student loan program that wipes away education deb... Read More
How Do You Define Wealth? Jul. 19, 2017
Dear Readers, How do you define wealth? Is it merely a number — or something deeper? I've alwa... Read More
A Promise Is Not To Be Broken Jul. 14, 2017
DR. WALLACE: My dad promised me that he would give me $20 for every A I got on my midterm report car... Read More
Can't Eat Just One Jul. 12, 2017
Dear Annie: I love chocolates, especially when they are in a box from a candy store or pharmacy. The... Read More
Do You Have to Take an RMD When You Inherit an IRA? Jul. 12, 2017
Dear Carrie, My mom just passed away at 66 years old and left me her IRA. I'm 41. When do I need to... Read More
Quick to Disown Jul. 08, 2017
Dear Annie: I was married to a man for 15 years and grew very close to his parents. I developed a pa... Read More
Cutting the Cord Jul. 03, 2017
Q: We have a wonderful 23-year-old grandson who has many amazing qualities but has no idea how to ma... Read More
Frequent Payouts on Complaints Against Police Compound the 'Ferguson Effect' Jul. 01, 2017
The parents of Michael Brown, who was killed by police Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, ... Read More
Are You Financially Ready to Blend Your Families? Jun. 28, 2017
Dear Carrie, I have two young children from a previous marriage and my soon-to-be husband has one (... Read More
