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‘Miles Walked, Miles Driven’: This Year’s College Essays About Money

Each year, we seek out college application essays about money, work or social class. Here are five from writers who are now undergraduates.
Working While on Social Security: What to Know

Collecting the retiree benefit while earning income gets complicated. Here are some key things to remember.
Investing in the Shadow of a Recession

Recessions come in many varieties. Any would bring pain, but if history is a guide, stocks and bonds are likely to rise eventually, our columnist says.
Your Paycheck Next Year Will Be Affected by Inflation. Here’s How.

If you get a raise, you may not end up in a higher tax bracket. But more of your income may be subject to Social Security taxes. And you’ll probably pay more for health care.
Why Don’t Guests Respect Our ‘Adults Only’ Invitations?

A couple who enjoy hosting parties don’t know what to make of invitees who request exceptions to their no-kids-allowed rule.
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.