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Perspective on recent stock-market plunges
There’s no need to panic — yet, says a respected scholar on capital markets.
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Debunking 5 myths about college financial aid
For one thing, you need to fill out the FAFSA form — regardless of family income.
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7 credit myths that can cost you a lot of money
Your credit history is your financial scorecard, so good credit is well worth the effort.
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Lessons from the crash of 2008
Here’s what you can learn from the last financial crisis that will help you with the next.
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10 years ago, financial crisis taught us a thing or two
Experts weigh in on what happened and how you can protect yourself from the next crash.
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There may be money out there for you
Could you use some cash? Here are five places to look for unclaimed money.
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Where there isn’t a will, there can be a mess
I wasn’t surprised that Aretha Franklin didn’t have a will. You probably don’t have one either.
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Debt-free college — yes, you can
No, you don’t have to be crazy rich. Here’s how we did it.
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Everyday Americans just keep falling behind
Why the future of America’s middle class is so financially fragile.
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Give your W-2 a once-over
Counting on a tax refund next year? Double-check your withholdings now.
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The jilted bridesmaid: Is your friendship worth a financial strain?
The Twitter profile for jilted bridesmaid Courtney Duffy went dark for a while. It shifted from public to…
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Do you suffer from money envy?
Here’s how to stop trying to keep up with the Joneses or Kardashians.
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Should you solicit contributions to your child’s 529 plan?
While toys will soon be broken, contributions to a college fund can have a long-term impact.
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Continue saving even when you are in debt
Don’t skimp on amassing a rainy day fund — it always rains.
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How much money do you really need to feel rich?
How much money would you need to feel wealthy?
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What do your parents owe you when they die?
I get a tremendous amount of feedback from readers every time I write on the topic of what’s…
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How I got a perfect 850 credit score
While reaching this milestone is pretty cool, what does it really mean?
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Should a needy adult child get more in the parents’ will?
It’s the parents’ money, and whatever they decide to do with it is fair.
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Hey mom, back off on the car talk
Two experts respond to one helicopter parent offering unwanted financial advice.
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What would Singletary do in these financial quandaries?
I do my best to provide informed answers based on my experience and reporting.