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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Ask Carrie

How Can You Start to Control Your Money?

If you find yourself constantly in debt, it's time to take control of your money. Here's how.

November 30, 2022

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Can You Give Stock as a Gift?

Giving stock can be both a financial gift and a personal finance lesson. But get the details first.

November 16, 2022

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Financial Planning Decade by Decade

A financial plan is a great antidote to market uncertainty. Here's a decade-by-decade guide to help you stay on track.

October 19, 2022

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Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?

There's more to timing your first home purchase than interest rates and prices. Consider these guidelines.

October 5, 2022

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Are You Financially Ready to Weather a Storm?

Can you financially weather a storm—or flood or fire? Here's how to prepare, including packing a financial "go bag."

September 21, 2022

Ask Carrie

Is an HSA a Good Deal?

Especially for someone just starting out, contributing to an HSA has benefits that go beyond paying for healthcare.

September 7, 2022

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Five Steps to Recession-Proof Your Finances

Recessions have the potential for very real financial hardship, but there are positive steps we can take to ease the impact.

August 24, 2022

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Should You Dip into Your IRA to Buy a First Home?

Just because you can use IRA funds to buy a first home doesn't mean it's the best move for your financial future.

August 10, 2022

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65 and Still Working: Should You Enroll in Medicare?

If you work past age 65, deciding when to enroll in Medicare depends on the size of your employer—and more.

July 27, 2022

Ask Carrie

What's the Best Way to Handle a Family Loan?

Family loans require you to listen to both heart and head. Which means open conversations—plus a formal document.

July 13, 2022

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