Dear Carrie, I’m 28 and have a good job. My company offers a 401(k) but I haven’t signed up yet– mostly because I don’t understand if it’s the best move, […]
Author Archives: By Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Creators Syndicate
Got Grandkids? Want to Help Them Learn Good Money Habits?
Dear Readers, Have you heard of National Grandparents Day? While it may not be widely known or celebrated, it’s officially designated as the first Sunday after Labor Day. I like […]
Laid Off and Worried About Money: What to Do Next?
Dear Carrie, I’m a 59-year-old widow and was just recently laid off. Retiring early isn’t an option, but I want to prepare for a possibly long stint of unemployment. I […]
What’s the Best Way to Rebalance Your Portfolio?
Dear Carrie, I’ve recently read that it might be better to rebalance my portfolio when the percentages get too far “out of whack” rather than on an annual basis. What […]
Is Your Teen Financially Fit?
Dear Parents-of-Teens: As your child heads back to school, you’re probably looking at class choices and schedules, maybe even beginning a college search. But unless you’re lucky enough to live […]
Can Money Make You Happy? Three Things to Think About
Dear Readers, although my weekly columns are usually about the everyday practical side of managing money, to me there’s also a philosophical side to money decisions. So every once in […]
Is a High-Priced College Worth the Cost?
Dear Carrie: My daughter is graduating from high school in two years and will hopefully be able to choose between several good colleges. A big question, though, is cost. One […]
Retirement Savings: Making Up for Lost Time
Dear Carrie, I’m 42 years old and have saved no money. How can I retire at 65? –A Reader Dear Reader, You have a challenge ahead of you, no doubt […]
Making Money Through a Rideshare Service Is About More Than Driving
Dear Carrie, I’m thinking of supplementing my income by driving for a rideshare service. What’s the smartest way to think about this income in terms of the bigger picture? –A […]
Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Dear Carrie, I’m 55 years old and trying to be smart about planning for my retirement years. What I’m struggling with is whether buying long-term care insurance makes sense. What […]