Category: Business

Dear Carrie: I’m in my late 30s, have a great job and about to get married. Unfortunately, though, I don’t feel that I have a real handle on my finances, […]

More than half of Americans, reportedly, make New Year’s resolutions. And 88 percent of those resolutions end in failure, according to a study by British psychologist Richard Wiseman. There is […]

It will begin soon enough – all those “beat the rush!” ads for holiday shopping, activities and events. Right now, you have a great opportunity to beat the rush to […]

Dear Reader: It’s that time again — the time to reassess your finances and commit to making next year your best financial year yet. So in the spirit of the […]

Dear Carrie: My friend’s 90-year-old mother was just diagnosed with early stage dementia.  Unfortunately, she never provided any written or verbal guidance about her wishes for care, so my friend […]

For all the planning we do during the holidays, the last couple of weeks before the big parties and family gatherings can trip up the best of budgets. Perhaps what’s […]

Dear Carrie: I’ve heard people talk about balancing out their capital gains with capital losses before the end of the year, but I’m not sure how that works. Can you […]

Dear Carrie: My mother is feeling especially generous this holiday season, and has mentioned that she intends to give each of her children and grandchildren a significant monetary gift. I’m […]