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Millennials moving in doesn’t signal financial failure
There’s a lot of debate about how to teach children to become financially responsible adults.
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Debunking 5 myths about 529 college savings plans
Even though it’s been around for 21 years, many people still don’t know what a 529 plan is.
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Like the Tinman, Trump’s budget proposal has no heart
Apparently the Trump administration wants to balance the federal budget in part on the backs of the poor,…
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Whether there’s a ‘Trump bump’ or ‘Trump slump,’ keep a long-term view
There’s at least one certainty about the stock market.
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When it’s time to pay off college debt, there’s no place like home
How long is too long for young adults to live at home after college?
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Congress needs to better understand struggling families
Twin reports by the Pew Charitable Trusts substantiate what too many people know first-hand.
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Give your millennial this all-in-one financial guide
Perhaps you’re a good money manager and you taught your children well.
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Don’t let Congress hamper retirement plans for small businesses
I’m at a loss as to why some Republicans on Capitol Hill want to block the creation of…
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How my daughter managed to finish college debt-free
By May 1, high school students nationwide will decide where to go to college and, for many, with…
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Five lessons we can learn from federal workers facing furlough
A lot of federal workers are in fear of a furlough.
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Before you send your child to college, listen to my daughter
My husband and I recently invited our daughter, Olivia, to speak to students attending the money-and-marriage class that…
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There is no such thing as good debt and bad debt — only debt
When it comes to your personal finances, you have to play mind games. Because the road to financial…
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Airlines have the right to bump you, so don’t get carried away
As if flying weren’t stressful enough, now some passengers may be worried about being dragged off a flight.
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Fooled by fake news? Here’s how to protect yourself
I’ve been tricked more times than I care to admit. You’ve probably been misled as well.
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Far too often, America tries to shame those in need
We are a nation deeply divided on how best to address poverty.
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The next face of poverty could be yours
When people talk about the poor, especially people who haven’t experienced poverty, it’s often without context or compassion.
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Medicaid column inspires racists to emerge from under rocks
I spoke candidly about the need for Medicaid. And the haters attacked.
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Trying to claim deceitful deductions could get you put in the doghouse
Given how much we spend on our family dog Simba, he’s like a dependent. Thank goodness he doesn’t…
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How to tell if your tax preparer is a crook
You want to save money on the cost of preparing your taxes, so you use a guy your…