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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.

Carrie answers your financial questions.

Ask Carrie

Should I Worry About Inflation?

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
August 18, 2021
We can’t control inflation or know what it will be in the future, but we can be smart about how we prepare.
Ask Carrie

Just Starting Out? Take These Seven Steps Toward Financial Independence

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
August 10, 2021
The path to financial independence can start right now with seven important steps.
Ask Carrie

What Farmers Can Teach Us About Finances

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
March 24, 2021
What do investors and farmers have in common? A lot. Enjoy some financial wisdom from those who work the land.
Ask Carrie

As You Build Your Financial Future, Heed the Advice of Richard Thaler

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
March 17, 2021
Behavioral economist Richard Thaler shares his advice for a secure financial future.
Ask Carrie

New Financial Survey on Black Americans Is a Call to Action

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
March 10, 2021
2020 Ariel-Schwab Black Investor Survey results give insight into financial inequalities—plus a signal of hope.
Women & Investing
Ask Carrie

This International Women's Day, Let's Focus on Single Women

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
March 3, 2021
Here's how single women—a growing segment of the population—can meet their unique financial challenges.
Ask Carrie

Is Investing in the Stock Market Gambling?

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
February 17, 2021
Slick trading screens can make investing seem like a game, but investing and gambling are totally at odds.
Ask Carrie

Looking for a Way to Invest According to Your Values?

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
January 13, 2021
Whether your cause is the environment, human rights or consumer protection, socially responsible investing is easier than ever.
Trading
Ask Carrie

Introducing Fractional Shares: A New Way to Get Started Investing

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
November 25, 2020
Fractional shares make stock investing easier and more accessible—and more appealing to gift stock to a new investor.
Portfolio Management
Ask Carrie

6 Lessons from Baking That Apply to Investing

by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
November 20, 2020
Investing, like baking, takes patience and planning.

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