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Federal Employees and Social Security Jul. 15, 2020
Q. I am a retired federal employee. I retired when I was 58. I started getting my federal retirement... Read More
Mixing Apples, Oranges and Kumquats Jul. 08, 2020
Q: In a recent column, you said that someone's Social Security check might go down if they are still... Read More
The Upside of a Down Market Jul. 08, 2020
Dear Carrie: This recent market is depressing. It's torture to see the value of my portfolio go down... Read More
Racing to Adopt a Greyhound Jul. 07, 2020
Dear Annie: I am about to retire. I don't want to sit around watching TV after retirement, so I'd li... Read More
July 3, 2020 Jul. 03, 2020
Dear Annie: I recently broke up with my boyfriend of two years. I had been having doubts for a few m... Read More
Laid off and Worried About Money: What to Do Next? Jul. 01, 2020
Dear Carrie: I'm a single parent with two middle school-aged kids and was just laid off because COVI... Read More
Draining My Battery to Support Others Jun. 15, 2020
Dear Annie: Caring for my 91-year-old mother is taking a toll on me. For the past five years, I have... Read More
Learning to Say No Jun. 13, 2020
Dear Annie: With your advice, I hope my family will be able to deal with a problem. Our 45-year-old ... Read More
June 12, 2020 Jun. 12, 2020
Dear Annie: Two years ago, I married "Will." We were both widowed. I had a good job, a nice home and... Read More
Should I Invest in my Debt? And More Great Reader Questions Jun. 02, 2020
Dear Mary: I recently inherited a certificate of deposit that came with a good interest rate. I left... Read More
Stressed About Money? You're Not Alone May. 20, 2020
Dear readers: The recent market plunge has a lot of people feeling more anxious than usual. Not surp... Read More
May 13, 2020 May. 13, 2020
Dear Annie: Last week, my husband and I were able to secure tickets to a movie that had been sold ou... Read More
Take Your Time Apr. 27, 2020
Q: I'm a lonely widower who would like to find the same sense of companionship I had when I was marr... Read More
Are Your Finances in Order? Apr. 10, 2020
My new personal hero is New York Times science writer John Schwartz, but the reason I admire him so ... Read More
Short on Cash? Carefully Consider Your Options Apr. 08, 2020
Dear Carrie: I find myself in the unfortunate position of needing some cash in the midst of this hor... Read More
Staying Calm During the Market Storm: 5 Things You Can Do Now Mar. 25, 2020
Dear Readers: The widespread impact of the novel coronavirus has everyone on edge. And while the hea... Read More
Coupon Obsession Mar. 23, 2020
Q: My wife and I looked forward to retirement for a long time. I devoted most of my time to a demand... Read More
Women and Money: Why It's Important to Take Control of Your Finances Mar. 11, 2020
Dear Readers: As you may know, I'm a big champion of financial independence, and the month of March ... Read More
How Much of Your Income Do You Need to Replace in Retirement? Mar. 05, 2020
Dear Carrie: I've heard that, generally speaking, you can get by on 70-80% of your annual income in ... Read More
March 4, 2020 Mar. 04, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband and I are recently retired teachers who have been able to travel extensively ... Read More
