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Consult a Financial Professional If You're Worried About Your Assets Dec. 28, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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

Ask Carrie

Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More

I Must Save Most of My Allowance Dec. 24, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 13, and my parents give me an allowance of $7 a week. Well, they might as well not ... Read More

Address the Damage Before It Gets Worse Dec. 23, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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

Ask Carrie

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

Ask Carrie

Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More

Jealousy Over Your 'Good Luck' Dec. 08, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My husband and I are the youngest of our siblings, now all in our 50s with nearly grown ... Read More

Can I Give Stock as a Gift? Dec. 05, 2018

Ask Carrie

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

Energy Express

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

Sad but True Nov. 26, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

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

The Word Guy

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

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: Lately, I've been thinking a lot about all the seniors in this country who've been fin... Read More

10 Easy Ways to Waste Your Money. Scared Yet? Nov. 07, 2018

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: No matter how conscientious you may try to be, certain money wasters can creep up on y... Read More

Putting America First Has Made USA No. 1 Jun. 12, 2018

Stephen Moore

The left is quickly running out of excuses for why Donald Trump's economic policies have caused a bo... Read More

The Frugal Lifestyle May. 22, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

I'll admit I used to think frugality was a distasteful lifestyle forced upon the poor. I believed it... Read More

Handling an Inheritance Requires a Game Plan Apr. 03, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

While not always easy to think about, an inheritance is a part of the financial picture for many bab... Read More

The Final Racket: Exploitation of the Elderly Mar. 25, 2017

Diane Dimond

In my continued effort to inform readers about what can happen when a family asks a judge to decide ... Read More

Good Reasons to Pay Off Your Mortgage Mar. 09, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

I've heard of mortgage-burning parties, but I would categorize them along with the Pony Express and ... Read More

Food Cost-Cutting for Every Lifestyle Mar. 02, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

Ever wonder why you never have enough money to save money? I'm talking about taking money from every... Read More