Take a deep breath and make sure you’re well positioned for a potential storm, our columnist says. But stick it out for the long haul.
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6 Books Like ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover to Read Next
Whether the Blake Lively movie brought you to the Colleen Hoover universe or you’re a longtime CoHo fan looking for more emotional, spicy stories, these novels are for you.
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How to Spot 3 Common Travel Scams and Avoid Them
Our columnist addresses a case of wire fraud, a credit card scheme and a dubious website — just three examples of the types of reader woe that regularly surface in the Tripped Up inbox.
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Fire Island Neighbors Preserved Their Ocean Views by Hiring the Same Architect
Neighbors on Fire Island took a clever approach to a common problem: They hired the same architects at the same time. Now everyone has a view.
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Why Are Baseball Caps So Popular?
A reader reflects on the proliferation of baseball caps in men’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation.
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A Mortgage Alternative for Lower-Priced Homes Comes With Risks
Seller-financed loans known as “land contracts” don’t involve a bank and lack the consumer protections available with traditional home loans.
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Why You Should Be Taking a Hard Look at Your Investments Right Now
After big gains in stocks and mediocre returns for bonds, investors are taking on undue risk if they don’t rebalance their holdings, our columnist says.
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How to Ensure a Peaceful Trip With Your Extended Family
With thoughtful planning and realistic expectations, being on the go can be as joyful as you dreamed — for everyone, together.
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How to Garden in an Unfamiliar Climate
There are some important things to know about dealing with stressed plants. For starters, don’t prune them — and don’t fertilize, either.
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Why Does My Teenager Insist on Wearing Used Clothes?
Our fashion critic offers guidance to a reader seeking to refine their daughter’s thrifty wardrobe while respecting her fashion choices.
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Chase to Bar Customers From Using Credit Cards for ‘Pay Later’ Loans
Financial regulators and consumer advocates frown upon using credit cards to pay off installment loans because of the risk that consumers will dig themselves further into debt.
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Let the Pros Play With the ‘Trump (or Harris) Trade’
Market sectors sometimes move when the political winds shift, but trading is hazardous for your financial health, our columnist says.