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In Seattle, a Modern Home That Looks Toward the Sky and the Water

The house is a few feet from its next-door neighbors, but you’d never know it when you’re inside: “We just turned the windows to the sky.”
My Friend’s Style is Becoming Embarrassing. Should I Tell Her?

A reader who feels uncomfortable with a friend’s recent fashion choices is wondering if she is in the wrong.
The Student Loan Borrowers Who Keep Missing Out on Relief

In a startling change, many in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program may no longer be eligible for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation.
With So Much Riding on the Fed’s Moves, It’s Hard to Know How to Invest

Where the markets go from here depends on whether and how deftly the Federal Reserve pivots from its hawkish stance.
Why Social Security’s Inflation Protection Is Priceless

Automatically adjusted lifetime income is rare and worth protecting, our columnist says.
Investing for Your Values, but Betting on Growth

Socially conscious funds often hold lots of growth stocks, especially tech shares. That’s been painful this year, as the stock market has favored value stocks like energy and industrial companies.
More States Require High School Seniors to Fill Out Financial Aid Form

Evidence suggests that students who file the federal form are more likely to attend college.
I’m Young. Should I Care About Social Security?

One reason: You pay for it. And, despite what many Americans believe, it’s “definitely a misconception” that it will run out before you retire, experts say.
When and Where to Go Leaf-Peeping This Fall

From New England to California, and points in between, the symphony of colors that accompanies the arrival of a snap in the air is playing out differently in 2022.
Can I Tell My Friend to Stop Using Her ‘Sexy Baby’ Voice?

A reader wonders whether it’s appropriate to tell a friend that she finds her “syrupy” vocal affect off-putting.
What’s That Oddball Conifer? A Japanese Umbrella Pine.

It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic.
So You Want to Work Remotely: A Guide

As more employers offer flexibility, countries, travel brands and entrepreneurs are stepping in to make working from anywhere easier, with everything from special visas to work pods.