Life and Money With Helaine Archives

Surprise Retirement Package Upsets Plans for the Future

September 10, 2019

Who Should Pay for Restaurant Mishap?

September 03, 2019

Think Twice Before Taking on Debt in Retirement

August 27, 2019

Buying a Bigger House Has More Risks Than Rewards

August 20, 2019

Battle Between Daughters Could Alter Their Inheritance

August 13, 2019

Helping Aging Parents Requires a Soft Touch

August 06, 2019

Starting Over After Bankruptcy

July 30, 2019

Mom Leaves More Money to Siblings With Children

July 23, 2019

How to Support Difficult Parents

July 16, 2019

Unhappy Worker Fears Retirement Isn't in the Cards

July 09, 2019

Silicon Valley House Offers Family Several Options

July 02, 2019

Lean Times Still Haunt Wife Starting New Career

June 25, 2019

What to Do With Money Left Over From the Sale of a House

June 18, 2019

How to Fund Retirement With Little Savings

June 11, 2019

Staying the Course Is Smartest Move in Uncertain Times

June 04, 2019

Salon Price Hike Leaves Customer's Hair in Knots

May 28, 2019

Insurance and Investment Don't Go Hand in Hand

May 21, 2019

Best Way to Spend a Graduation Windfall

May 14, 2019

Student Loan Stress Masking Bigger Issue

May 07, 2019

Daughter Wrestles With Managing Care for Aging Parents

April 30, 2019

Disagreement Over Restaurant Bill Leaves a Bad Taste

April 23, 2019

Inheritance Comes With Questions

April 16, 2019

Hard Choices Loom for Couple in Serious Debt

April 09, 2019

Climbing Out of Financial Hole Begins With One Step

April 02, 2019

Sibling Wants to Sell Stock in Family Business

March 26, 2019

Money Question Keeps Woman From Tying the Knot

March 19, 2019

Where to Cut Back to Save for Buying a Home

March 12, 2019

Divorced Contract Worker Faces Difficult Financial Future

March 05, 2019

Borrowing From 401(k) Could Make Situation Worse

February 26, 2019

Peace Corps Volunteer Is Eager to Pay Down Student Loans

February 19, 2019

Tax Miscalculation Should Be an Easy Fix

February 12, 2019

Widow Looks for Best Use of Life Insurance Money

February 05, 2019

No Light at the End of the Student Loan Debt Tunnel

January 29, 2019

Base Retirement Plans on Facts, Not Scare Tactics

January 22, 2019

Savings Plan Goal Is to Move Out of Parents' House

January 15, 2019

Christmas Bonus Comes With Options for Spending It

January 08, 2019

Selling Stock in Family Business Feels Disloyal

January 01, 2019