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Letters: My parents won't talk about money with me
Barbara Bogaev Jan 4, 2013
How can I get my aging parents to talk openly about their financial situation? Is it a smart move to retire overseas? Are there any downsides to credit cards that help pay down my student loan debt? LA Times consumer columnist answers listeners' letters.
Pawn shop smarts
Tim Bedore Dec 28, 2012
There are countless resources for those of us who want to be better money managers. But comedian and commentator Tim Bedore says the pawn shop is also a good place to go to learn some important lessons about personal finance.
Letters: Does checking your credit score affect your credit score?
Tony Cox Dec 28, 2012
Can you monitor your credit report frequently without it damaging your credit score? Does removing a secondary user from a credit card affect your credit rating? Personal finance guru Liz Weston answers listeners' questions about money.
Using websites to manage your finances
Paddy Hirsch Dec 12, 2012
The holiday season might be a time of year when you don't even want to look at your personal finances because money is going out the door right and left. You certainly don't want to go to a website that puts all your financial accounts in one place and makes charts and graphs out of your money - or do you?
Using scary online photos to motivate saving for retirement
David Brancaccio Dec 6, 2012
Investment company Merrill Edge wants you to start saving retirement, so badly that they've built an online tool that will help you do it, and terrify you in the process.
Letters: How can my kid build credit history the responsible way?
Liz Pulliam Weston Nov 30, 2012
Personal finance columnist Liz Weston answers listeners' questions about creating credit history, paying off student loans early, the pros and cons of annuities and realizing the dream of living a debt-free life.
How to spend smart this holiday season
Paddy Hirsch Nov 27, 2012
With holiday season upon us, we're likely all going to be spending a little more over the next month. How can you prepare for the holiday dent in your wallet?
Top 9 personal finance expenses for a porn star
Jeff Tyler Nov 16, 2012
Adult film economics: A professional adult film performer shares her secrets to budgeting and financial planning.
A resource guide to bulletproofing your finances
Daryl Paranada Nov 14, 2012
Are you prepared to face a crisis -- both natural and man-made? Explore our resource guide to help you prepare yourself -- and your finances -- for the worst.
Letters: Opting out of solicitations, credit cards for teens
Tess Vigeland Oct 26, 2012
Listen to advice on where to find accredited credit counselors, where to go to opt out of getting credit card solicitations, and when to introduce your kids to credit.
