Blogger Joe Udo, author of the site RetireByForty.org shares a story of successfully keeping one of his major financial resolutions during a tumultuous year for his family.

We're joined by three journalists to talk about some of the biggest news stories of 2013 that affected our wallets.

Mark in Great Falls, Montana, is looking to find love a second time around and wants to know the financial implications of combining money with a new spouse.

Eleanor Friedberger of The Fiery Furnances and solo-music fame shares what money lessons she learned from her family and living as a musician.

Financial resolutions, cutting back frivolous spending and big student loans. Must be another round of Ask Carmen!

Gifting stocks, retirement account tax implications and 529s. Carmen tackles them all in rapid-fire for this month's lightning round.

Nick from Chicago left a voice mail for Marketplace Money host Carmen Wong Ulrich about how to get a higher credit limit without going into debt.

Marketplace Money listener Andrew is expecting his first child. What should he make sure to account for when getting ready financially?

If you're looking for a new credit card, these sites will help you comparison shop before making the plunge.