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Don't Prevent Poor From Getting Loans Feb. 28, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering reopening a rule that would force small-doll... Read More
Can Finance and Romance Go Hand in Hand? Feb. 20, 2019
Dear Carrie: My fiance and I are in our late 30s, and this will be the first marriage for both of us... Read More
Is Your Mother, Wife, Daughter Investing? Are You? Feb. 13, 2019
Dear Readers: My last two columns have focused on what are, to me, two very important topics: the im... Read More
Looking for a Good Way to Start Investing? Feb. 06, 2019
Dear Readers: In last week's column, I made a case for why getting into the stock market still makes... Read More
The Case for Investing -- Year In, Year Out Jan. 30, 2019
Dear Readers: If you had an extra $2,000, would you invest it in the stock market today? Should you?... Read More
What's Better for Your Teen -- a Credit Card or Debit Card? Jan. 23, 2019
Dear Carrie: My 15-year-old daughter is asking for her own credit card. While I understand that usin... Read More
10 Financial Resolutions to Make -- and Keep -- Year After Year Jan. 09, 2019
Dear Readers: Do you make the same financial resolutions every year? When it comes to your money, th... Read More
Turning 66 in 2019? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month Jan. 02, 2019
I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself, as the col... Read More
Consult a Financial Professional If You're Worried About Your Assets Dec. 28, 2018
Dear Annie: I am an 84-year-old woman in love with a 92-year-old man. Since I'm rather old-fashioned... Read More
Does Working Past Age 70 Affect Your Social Security Benefits? Dec. 26, 2018
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
Address the Damage Before It Gets Worse Dec. 23, 2018
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
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
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
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
Can I Give Stock as a Gift? Dec. 05, 2018
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
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
If One of You Makes More, Can You Still Be Financial Equals? Nov. 28, 2018
Dear Carrie: We've been married for two years, and so far, my husband and I have pretty much split b... Read More
Sad but True Nov. 26, 2018
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
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
Dear Readers: Lately, I've been thinking a lot about all the seniors in this country who've been fin... Read More
