Category: Business

Dear Carrie, Two and a half years ago my husband and I moved from a home we had owned and lived in for ten years. At that time we bought […]

Dear Carrie: My daughter just graduated from college. Although she took several economics classes, she really doesn’t have a clue about handling her own money. How can I help her […]

It’s expected to be a hotter summer this year, but don’t confine your money-saving efforts to the thermostat. The warm months can be the best time to focus on cutting […]

Dear Carrie: A friend recently told me that her financial adviser suggests using age 95 as a life expectancy when planning for retirement. Is this realistic? If so, my wife […]

Dear Carrie: My husband died recently, and it’s just me now. Who will look out for me if I have issues with Medicare or Social Security? — A Reader Dear […]

Dear Carrie: My husband and I are both 62 and trying to prepare for retirement. He was a stay-at-home dad (no paycheck and no retirement account), and I plan to […]

Dear Carrie: We are expecting our first child soon and trying to get financially prepared. We know college is high on the list, but that’s so far in the future. […]

Dear Carrie: I’m 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down my credit cards, I start running them up […]