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July 3, 2025
Should I Pay for My Child’s Education or Encourage Loans? Q: When it comes to college, should I be trying to pay for it all myself […]
July 3, 2025
How Do I Plan for Big Expenses Like a Wedding or New Baby? Q: I’ve got a couple of major life events coming up — definitely […]
July 3, 2025
How Do I Balance College Savings with Retirement Planning? Q: I’m trying to save for both my kid’s college and my own retirement, and I honestly […]
July 3, 2025
How Can I Budget for a Family Vacation? Q: We really want to take the whole family on a big vacation in the next year or […]
June 11, 2025
What Should I Know About Property Taxes? Q: I know that when you buy a home, you have to pay property taxes, but I don’t really […]
June 11, 2025
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), and How Can I Avoid It? Q: I’ve been seeing the term “PMI” pop up while researching mortgages, but I’m […]
June 11, 2025
What Are Closing Costs, and How Much Should I Expect? Q: I keep hearing about “closing costs” when buying a house, but I’m not totally sure […]
June 11, 2025
How Much House Can I Afford? Q: I’m finally ready to buy a house after saving for years to get enough together for a down payment. […]
April 24, 2025
How Much Should I Save vs. Invest? Question: I’m trying to be smart with my money, but I’m not sure how much I should be saving […]
April 24, 2025
What Are the Tax Implications of Investing? Question: I’m starting to invest for the first time, and I keep hearing people talk about taxes on investing… […]
April 24, 2025
Investing for Beginners Question: I know I need to be investing for my future, but it sounds really complicated and risky! How does it actually work, […]
April 24, 2025
What Are The Best Strategies for Retirement Investing? Question: I know I should be saving for retirement, but with so many options out there — 401(k)s, […]
April 10, 2025
Helping Your Teen Build Financial Confidence for Life Raising a financially capable teen doesn’t require a finance degree – it starts with everyday conversations and real-life practice. […]
April 10, 2025
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s the Best Fit for You? If you’ve built up equity in your home, you may be considering how to put […]
March 31, 2025
What Tax Benefits Are Available for College Savings? Question: I’m a new mom and I really want to help set my child up for success when […]
March 31, 2025
What Retirement Accounts Offer the Best Tax Advantages? Question: I recently got my first job, and began contributing towards retirement. I am very proud of myself, […]
March 31, 2025
How Can I Reduce My Taxable Income? Question: I always hear about tax deductions and ways to reduce your taxable income, but every year when I […]
March 31, 2025
How Do I Claim the Most Common Tax Deductions? Question: I just worked my first job in 2024, and will pay taxes for the first time […]
March 3, 2025
What Steps Should I Take to Simplify My Budget? Question: What steps should I take to simplify my budget? I’ve never been very “money-minded,” and because […]
March 3, 2025
What Should I Do If I Think I’ve Been Scammed? Question: I’m terrified that I may have been scammed. I accidentally gave my personal information to […]
March 3, 2025
What Documents Are Essential for Estate Planning? Question: I just had my first baby, and I know I need a will to make sure she’s taken […]
March 3, 2025
How Do I Build an Emergency Fund While Paying Off Debt? Question: I know that having an emergency fund is important, and I’ve been trying to […]
February 24, 2025
Let’s be real. Your bank is laughing all the way to, well… itself. Why pay monthly fees or settle for “free” checking that earns you absolutely […]
February 24, 2025
It’s never too early – or too late – to start thinking about a college savings plan. Whether your child is still in diapers or already picking out […]
January 30, 2025
Question: My wife and I struggle to talk about money without fighting. And because we know those conversations are likely to end in a fight, we […]
January 30, 2025
Question: I just got married and I’ve heard tons of mixed opinions on combining finances or keeping them separate… Is there a general rule of thumb […]
January 30, 2025
Question: I am struggling with financial infidelity in my relationship. My partner and I have both told “little white lies” about our spending over the years, […]
January 30, 2025
Question: My husband and I got married later in life and we never combined our finances. I trust him to manage his money, he trusts me […]
January 27, 2025
Ah, February. The month of love, overpriced chocolates, and the realization that winter isn’t leaving anytime soon. By now, your car has either proven itself a […]
January 27, 2025
Let’s be real. Traditional savings advice was clearly written for people who have a steady, predictable income and way too much self-control. “Save 20% of every […]
January 8, 2025
The New Year is the perfect time to hit refresh on your financial strategy – especially if holiday spending left you with high-interest credit card debt. A balance […]
January 8, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are back, so why not skip the cliché promises about gym memberships or carb-free diets and focus on something that sticks? This year, […]
January 8, 2025
Starting your credit journey might feel like trying to crack a secret code, but don’t worry – you’re in the right place. Let’s demystify the process, […]
January 8, 2025
When deciding where to manage your money, the difference between a credit union and a bank is key to finding the right fit. At Caro , […]
January 8, 2025
Paper checks continue to be a trusted and familiar tool for many Caro members. Whether you prefer their tangible nature or value their straightforward reliability, checks […]
January 7, 2025
Question: “I’ve got big financial goals but no idea how to keep track of them! What are the best tools to help me stay organized and […]
January 7, 2025
Question: “I have so many competing financial priorities, and I’m torn! Should I focus on paying off debt or saving for the future? How do I […]
January 7, 2025
Question: “I’m 57 years old and wondering: Is it too late to save money for retirement? When is it officially ‘too late’? I would love to […]
January 7, 2025
Question: “I’m trying to figure out how to hit those retirement savings benchmarks I keep hearing about. What should I do so that I can hit […]
September 4, 2024
How To Help Young Adult Children Achieve Financial Independence Mastering financial independence — much like any other challenge someone is taking on for the first time […]
September 3, 2024
How to Spot A Scam And Protect Your Money Picture it: Your college-age granddaughter calls, distraught, scared, and begging you to wire money because she’s stuck […]
September 2, 2024
The Importance Of Having A Will And Estate Plan Many people still believe that an estate plan is reserved for those with millions and mansions. This […]
September 1, 2024
How Much Insurance You Really Need To Protect Yourself And Your Family Life teaches us that we can never be too prepared. We all need a […]
August 22, 2024
Mastering the Art of Back-to-School Budgeting: 6 Essential Tips With summer’s end comes a whirlwind of back-to-school prep. Unfortunately, with that preparation comes a variety of […]
August 22, 2024
Stay Alert! Vacation Scams Exposed Vacations are a time for relaxation and adventure, but it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers to exploit unsuspecting travelers. With […]
August 22, 2024
Home Buying Wisdom: Avoiding 10 Common Mistakes Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s an exciting journey but […]
August 3, 2024
Retirement Accounts 101: The Basics On What You Need Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the menu in a diner? One that goes on and on […]
August 2, 2024
How To Open An IRA Or 401(k) To Save For Retirement If you already have a 401(k), IRA or other retirement account, congratulations! You’ve taken a […]
August 1, 2024
What Does It Mean To Invest For Retirement? What does it mean to invest for retirement? To save for your future so that you can enjoy […]
July 12, 2024
Student Debt 101: How It Can Help You, How It Can Hurt You Student loans are a part of life for 43.5 million Americans — 13% […]
