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Dear Carrie: I’m a single mom with a decent income, but I’m always living paycheck to paycheck. How can I break that cycle and start to save, not only for an emergency but also for my ...
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SCHWAB – POMERANTZ: You’re Saving. Should You Be Investing, Too? 
Dear Carrie: I’ve always been a good saver, and now at 29 with a steady job, I have a fairly sizable savings account. My friends are getting into investing, but it seems like such a risk ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Tips for Helping Elderly Parents With Their Finances
Dear Carrie: My parents are in their early 80s. Fortunately, they’re in relatively good health and still quite independent, but I want to help them be prepared should things change. How can I get involved with ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Can You Spend Money on Fun Without Feeling Guilty?
Dear Carrie: I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by all the things I need to save for. From retirement and emergency funds to my son’s college account and home repairs — on top of trying to pay ...
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Read More »SCHWAB – POMERANTZ – Need to Adjust Your Financial Attitude? Start Here — Now!
Dear Carrie: I’m 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down my credit cards, I start running them up again. The result is I can’t seem to ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Have You Taken Care of Your Estate Planning Basics?
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are in our early 40s with two young kids. We know we should have some sort of estate plan, but it seems like such a chore. Any way to keep it simple? — A ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Will Collecting a Public Pension Reduce Your Social Security?
Dear Carrie, I’m retiring soon with a pension that’s outside of the Social Security system. I’ve also earned enough credits from earlier employment to qualify for Social Security benefits. I know my benefits will be reduced ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Are Your Kids’ Extracurricular Activities Straining Your Budget?
Dear Carrie: I’m the mother of a very creative 12-year-old daughter who wants to take classes in art, drama and dance, but I have a limited income. While we live a comfortable life, paying for all ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: Women and Retirement: Can You Afford Not to Save?
Dear Carrie: For the past three years, my 29-year-old daughter has been working for a good company that offers a 401(k), but she still hasn’t started to contribute. She says she can’t afford it. How can I ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: How Much Should You Be Saving?
Dear Carrie: I am turning 30 and know that I need to get serious about saving. How much should I be setting aside? — A Reader Dear Reader: Thank you for this question. The future can ...
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