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Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Fund Your Down Payment? Jul. 07, 2021
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are trying to scrape together enough money for a down payment on our f... Read More
When It Doesn't Pay To Be Cheap Aug. 27, 2020
There is a predictable progression many of us go through as we make a decision to stop living beyond... Read More
August 8, 2020 Aug. 08, 2020
Dear Annie: My son and daughter-in-law have two beautiful children, ages 6 and 7. Since my retireme... Read More
Answers to Your Questions on Credit Unions, Banks and Deadbeat Parents Jan. 07, 2020
CREDIT UNIONS VERSUS BANKS Dear Mary: What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? R... Read More
10 Things That Should Never Go in the Dishwasher Dec. 26, 2019
Without a doubt, my least favorite household chore is hand-washing dishes. That makes my dishwasher ... Read More
Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Clean and Fresh Dec. 25, 2019
When it comes to housekeeping, there's nothing quite so lovely as the smell of nothing. That's the w... Read More
7 Easy Moves That Will Simplify Your Spending Dec. 24, 2019
Confused and stressed out about how to manage your money so you don't run out before payday? Put the... Read More
Washing Dishes By Hand Versus Using the Dishwasher: Which Is More Effective? Oct. 10, 2019
It's an interesting question and one that comes up every time I write about how to use and maintain ... Read More
7 Shopping Triggers We All Fall for Oct. 08, 2019
I blame my suspicious nature on my neighborhood grocery store. The store used to be a logically arra... 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 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
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
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
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
Take My Social Security Advice ... Not My Financial Advice Aug. 30, 2017
I've discussed this issue before in this column. I am a Social Security expert. But I am NOT a finan... Read More
Haunted by the Ghost of Student Loans Oct. 10, 2016
Dear Annie: My mother was murdered seven years ago by an abusive husband. The cause of death was str... Read More
Got Grandkids? Want to Help Them Learn Good Money Habits? Sep. 21, 2016
Dear Readers, Have you heard of National Grandparents Day? While it may not be widely known or celeb... Read More
Laid Off and Worried About Money: What to Do Next? Sep. 14, 2016
Dear Carrie, I'm a 59-year-old widow and was just recently laid off. Retiring early isn't an option... Read More
