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The Carr Report: You might be ‘Broke’ or end up ‘Broke’ if…

Damon Carr - April 5, 2023

Getty Images I liken social media to stand-up comedy. You can test various jokes or ideas and get instant feedback. When I returned to writing,...

The Carr Report: ‘When she needs you’ versus ‘When she needs you not’

Damon Carr - March 29, 2023

Getty Images I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggle of single women being the woman and the man of the house. I’ve witnessed the stress women endured...

The Carr Report: Stop making excuses!

Courier Newsroom - March 22, 2023

Getty Images When you make an excuse, you are seeking to defend or justify something. There are things that happen in life that catch us...

The Carr Report: Protecting your most important asset!

Damon Carr - March 14, 2023

Getty Images What is your number one asset? (A) Home, (B) Car, (C) Another valuable possession (D) None of the above. The answer may surprise...

The Carr Report: Is buying a home a terrible investment?

Damon Carr - March 8, 2023

Getty Images One of my Facebook followers recently inboxed an article from cnbc.com to me titled, “Buying a home is a terrible investment.” She captioned...

The Carr Report: Should I convert a college savings into retirement savings for my daughter?

Courier Newsroom - March 1, 2023

Getty Images by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Hi Damon. I recently read an article in Forbes Magazine titled, “How A 529 Plan To Child...

The Carr Report: Should I accept a $2 million offer for my waterfront property?

Courier Newsroom - February 22, 2023

Getty Images by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Damon, I’m curious to know what your take is on this. Someone is begging me to sell...

The Carr Report: How do I reduce my taxable income?

Courier Newsroom - February 15, 2023

Getty Images by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier I need to find out strategies on how to lower my taxable income. ~ Steve Damon says: That’s the...

The Carr Report: How do I prioritize paying off debt?

Courier Newsroom - February 8, 2023

by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier How should I prioritize paying off my debt? Should I prioritize paying off the lowest balance first or...

Governor Pritzker Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit

Site Editor - January 27, 2023

CHICAGO- With thousands of Illinoisans failing to take advantage of savings offered by the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Income Credit...