Carrie answers your financial questions.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, CFP^®, is a leading advocate for financial literacy and one of America's most trusted sources for financial advice. She answers today's perplexing financial questions every week in her Ask Carrie column.

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Should You Care About Rising Interest Rates?

Will rising interest rates affect you personally? Most likely. No need to panic, but best to be aware.

May 11, 2022

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Spooked by Market Declines? Don't Panic—S.T.O.P.

When it comes to investing, our emotions are not our friend. Instead of panicking, S.T.O.P.

March 30, 2022

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What Can Fishing Teach Us About Investing?

What can a new investor learn from fishing? You might be surprised.

March 23, 2022

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#BreakTheBias—Women and Investing

This International Women’s Day, let’s confront—and help break—the financial biases women still face.

March 2, 2022

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How Fast Can I Get My Money Out of the Market?

How fast you can cash out of the stock market is less important than maintaining a long-term plan.

February 16, 2022

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7 Ways to Show Your Investments Some Love

Having relationship problems with your money? Here are ideas on how to show your investments some love.

February 9, 2022

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Questions New Investors Are Afraid to Ask: Part 3

You’ve got the basic concepts and tools, so are you ready to invest? Not quite. Read part 3 before you buy.

January 26, 2022

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Questions New Investors Are Afraid to Ask: Part 2

Puzzled by how to choose investments? Here’s part-2 in a 3-part series to help you decide what’s right for you.

January 19, 2022

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Questions New Investors Are Afraid to Ask: Part 1

New to investing? Here’s Part 1 of a 3-part series to answer questions and help you move forward with confidence.

January 12, 2022

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Faced with VUCA Should Noob Investors HODL?

Have you heard of VUCA? It can apply to investing. But don't let it make you HODL even if you're a Noob. Intrigued?

November 10, 2021

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