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Dear Carrie: My boyfriend and I just got engaged. While we agree on most things, we seem to have a lot of differences when it comes to handling money and have had several arguments about it. How can we ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Rules of Engagement: How to NOT Fight With Your Fiance About Money
SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Should I Take the Lump Sum Option From My Pension? 
Dear Carrie: I’m about to retire, and I have to decide between taking a lump sum or lifetime income payments for my pension. I’m leaning toward the lump sum. Is this a good idea? — A Reader Dear Readers: ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: In a Year Full of Challenges, How Can We Give Back?
Dear Readers: As I recently wrote, this holiday season is going to be different for a lot of people in terms of celebrations and gift giving, but there’s one thing I fervently hope won’t get lost in our new ...
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Read More »College Ahead: How Can I Improve My Child’s Chances for Financial Aid?
Dear Carrie: My daughter is starting high school this year, and I’m worried about paying for college. I’ve saved some money, but as a single mom, I’m afraid I just won’t be able to cover it all. Is there ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: When Does Insurance Make Sense?
Dear Readers: The question posed in the headline is a great one because insurance can be one of the most confusing areas of finance. Now is a very good time to be asking this question, given the extreme challenges ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Put 2021 on the Fast Track With a Financial Fartlek
Dear Readers: Want to try something different in the new year? How about fartlek training? It’s a pretty funny word for a serious way runners can train for a marathon. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not suggesting we all ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Paying for Long-Term Care: Explore Your Options
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are curious about long-term care insurance. It all seems so confusing. How can we decide if (and when) we should buy it, and if so, what kind? — A Reader Dear Reader: Not only ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: What Should You Do If Your Employer Suspends Your 401(k) Match?
Dear Carrie: My employer recently stopped offering a 401(k) match. I’ve always tried to contribute enough to get the entire match, but now I am in a bit of a cash crunch and wonder if it makes sense to ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Raise Your Financial IQ in 2021
Dear Readers: It’s that time again. And while you may have promised yourself to be smarter about your finances in 2021, we all know that New Year’s resolutions are notoriously ineffective. Despite our best intentions, the vast majority of ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Is Your Mother, Sister, Daughter Investing? Are You?
Dear Readers: Women’s Equality Day is celebrated on Aug. 26, and this year, it had a special meaning. It marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women in the U.S. the right to ...
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