Category: Business

Dear Carrie: I am turning 70 in a few months and know I’ll be forced to withdraw money from my retirement accounts. How does that work, and are there some […]

Dear Carrie: I always put off doing my taxes until the last minute, and then I’m never sure whether I’m doing them right. How can I make this process less […]

Dear Readers: I get a lot of questions regarding the costs of owning a home, typically about saving for a down payment or paying off a mortgage. But homeownership involves […]

Dear Carrie: I already have a 401(k). Does it make sense to open an individual retirement account, too? — A Reader Dear Reader: A 401(k) or another employer-sponsored retirement plan […]

Dear Carrie: My girlfriend and I are both financially stable, and each of us owns our own home. We have decided to move in together and are planning to live […]

What if a sudden, debilitating illness, fraud or economic downturn affected your senior family member’s retirement, estate or long-term care issues? Would you be prepared to take over? If the […]

Dear Carrie: I am in my late 20s with a good job and can finally save some money. I know that I should start investing, but it’s a little overwhelming. […]

Q: I am very concerned that I may have messed up my future widow’s benefits from Social Security. I started taking my Social Security when I was 62. I am […]

Q: I’ve got a beef with Social Security. I barged into my local Social Security office, waited for a couple hours, and finally left. Then I tried calling their 800 […]