I keep hearing about inflation. Some sources say that it's going to start going up soon. If you're anywhere near retirement you may be worried about how inflation is going to affect your savings. How can you protect your money and still allow it to grow? Carmen Wong Ulrich offers some tips for the safest places to invest your money in case inflation hits.
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It can be hard for parents to see their children grow up and move out of the house, but what happens when an adult child builds up a lot of debt? Do his or her parents become responsible for paying those bills? Carmen Wong Ulrich explains how much of the financial burden a parent shoulders for a grown child's debt.
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If you're looking at rates for CDs, you may have noticed that some online only banks are offering much better rates than many banks with physical locations. You're probably wondering how these web-based banks can afford to offer these rates and if your money will be safe if you buy one of their CDs. Carmen Wong Ulrich explains what to consider when you're shopping for CDs online.
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The plants responded best to the sound of women's voices instead of men's, growing up to two inches taller when played recordings of women speaking than plants who were left to grow with no conversation. That's an inch taller than plants that were played recordings of men's voices.
Once you've talked your tomato plants into growing so tall that they can't support themselves anymore, find out how to stake them and how to harvest and prepare your crop.
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A 401K is a great way to save for retirement, but many companies have stopped matching employee contributions or even discontinued their 401K plans entirely. If your employer is one of those companies, you may be wondering what you should do with the money in your existing 401K and where you should put any future contributions. Watch as Carmen Wong Ulrich explains your options.
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With default rates in the double digits, some credit card companies will allow you to pay off your debt at a discounted rate. But is it better for your credit to pay a fraction of the debt? Carmen Wong Ulrich explains the best way to help your credit recover quickly.
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When you're deep in debt, you may be afraid to answer the phone for fear that it's another debt collector. But if these calls have reached the point of harassment, there are legal options you can use to protect yourself. Carmen Wong Ulrich explains the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and how it could help you stop the constant calls.
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If you haven't started saving for retirement, don't panic. As long as you have more than five years to save towards that goal, there's a good chance that you'll still be able to put away enough money. Watch as Carmen Wong Ulrich explains what you need to do and how long you need save.
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If you have a lot of bills to pay, it can sometimes seem like you're not getting any closer to your goal of paying off your debt. Don't get discouraged, though. All you really need is a good system. Watch as Carmen Wong Ulrich explains the fastest, most efficient way to reduce your debt.
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Paying off some of those old debts will definitely help your credit, especially if they're in collection. But is it better to try to settle with the collection agencies for less than you owe or to set up a payment plan? Carmen Wong Ulrich offers her suggestions.
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Watch Carmen Wong Ulrich's 'On The Money' Saturdays at 8PM ET on CNBC! Find more information on coping with the economy with our Bail Yourself Out resources.
