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Singletary: Put alerts on all bank, credit card accounts

July 12, 2019, 6:00am Business

I was in church recently taking notes on the sermon with my smartphone when the first alert popped up. Read story

Singletary: How to talk to parents about their finances

July 10, 2019, 6:03am Business

Can we talk? Read story

Brunell: Trash is a global ticking time bomb

July 9, 2019, 6:03am Business

What happens in China, doesn’t always stay in China. In fact, when it comes to tough new garbage and recycling restrictions, they may migrate elsewhere sooner than you might think. Read story

Life & Money with Helaine: Silicon Valley house offers family several options

July 7, 2019, 6:04am Business

Dear Helaine: I own a single-family home in the Silicon Valley. There’s about $1 million equity in it and an annual property tax of $2,000 (thanks to Proposition 13, which limits annual tax increases). Read story

Weston: How to get co-workers onto 401(k)

July 6, 2019, 6:02am Business

The most important thing you can say to a new hire may well be: “Have you signed up for the 401(k) yet?” Read story

Singletary: Should I let a friend with debt, no place to live move in?

July 5, 2019, 6:00am Business

About 16 months ago, another person in need moved into our home just as someone else was moving out, prompting my husband to make a request. Read story

Singletary: Basics of investing beats out bitcoin bets

July 3, 2019, 6:05am Business

Bitcoin is a so-called cryptocurrency — actually lines of code — stored on a computer or held by a third party in a virtual wallet. It’s yet to become a widespread form of payment. But enthusiasts are speculating that it might one day. Read story

Brunell: Restoring affordable college vital to America

July 2, 2019, 6:05am Business

When my parents graduated from high school in 1936, a college education was too expensive for the son of a copper miner and the daughter of a plumber. Read story

Helaine: Couple need to be on same page financially

June 29, 2019, 6:02am Business

Dear Helaine: I want to know what to do with my small but steadily increasing savings. I’m one year into a new career after staying home with a small child while grinding away at school. My husband supported us so we could (painfully) survive on just his income. He grew… Read story

Singletary: Five reasons you need a budget

June 28, 2019, 6:02am Business

There are two loves in my life — my “boo” and my budget. Read story