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Advice on combining finances for couples
Chris Farrell May 17, 2012
I am getting married next year and would love a good book idea about combining finances with a spouse. Nate, Cincinnati, OH
Letters: Creating a paper trail
Paddy Hirsch May 14, 2012
Our weekly dive into the mail bag, and L.A. Times personal finance columnist David Lazarus helps a caller with a question about record-keeping.
My mom, the comeback kid
Jen Miller May 24, 2012
Jen Miller's face -- and her money habits -- mirror her mother's.
How should athletes manage their money?
Tess Vigeland May 8, 2012
A money manager who works with athletes says the basic rules of sound personal finance still apply, even if you're making millions.
Guides for a personal finance novice
Chris Farrell Apr 23, 2012
I am 50 years old, and unfortunately, a bit of a financial novice. I have never invested, never budgeted and never really had my money work for me. I am a professional, in my own private practice and earn close to or more than $100,000 a year. I am looking for some good source(s) that may, by reading or watching videos, make me a more informed steward of my money. Ed, Cardiff, CA
Financial literacy: No time like the present
Chris Farrell Apr 20, 2012
Commentator Chris Farrell thinks there's no time like the present to get smart about your finances.
Spending your windfall: What to do with found money
Adriene Hill Apr 20, 2012
Deciding how to spend inheritance or a sudden windfall isn't as easy as it may seem. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger helps a listener make some important decisions.
Financial literacy and low-income families
Chris Farrell Apr 6, 2012
Low-income families don't have money to waste. Financial literacy is all about reducing that cost.
How to save for the year of weddings
Angela Kim Apr 6, 2012
Going to a wedding can be fun but going to multiple weddings in one year can get expensive. Marketplace Public Insight producer Angela Kim has been to her share of weddings and discusses her experience.
Time to consolidate
Chris Farrell Mar 20, 2012
Having had three job changes, my investments are in three locations, with a fourth about to start. I have a Roth and two 401(k)s. Is it a benefit to combine all investments into one account? I need to educate myself on my money. Most that I have invested is in aggressive funds. I am 47 and getting older each day!! Jeff, Tulsa, OK
