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Paris Without the Crowds

European hot spots are buckling with record numbers of travelers this season. But even in a global travel darling like the French capital, strategies exist to enjoy the sights without the crowds.

By Seth Sherwood

Conservation of Resources Content Type: Service Environmental Protection Agency Home Repairs and Improvements Infrastructure (Public Works) Personal Finances Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Water

Water Bills Are Rising. Here’s What to Do About It.

Consumers face higher costs as water systems replace old pipes and equipment. Shorter showers and water-efficient appliances can help manage the expense.

By Ann Carrns

Content Type: Service Money Market Accounts Mutual Funds Personal Finances Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index Stocks and Bonds United States Economy

Stock Market Returns Are Deceptively High

While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.

By Jeff Sommer

Computers and the Internet Content Type: Service Facebook Inc Instagram Inc Meta Platforms Inc Mobile Applications Social Media Threads (Mobile App) TikTok (ByteDance) Twitter

Threads Review: How Meta’s New App Stacks Up Against Twitter

One of us is a Twitter addict; the other not so much. In the end, we were both unsure how people might use Threads in the long run.

By Brian X. Chen and Mike Isaac