Traders have repeatedly shrugged off President Trump’s disruptive tariff wars and fiscal policy, pushing U.S. stock prices back into expensive territory, our columnist says.
Category: Personal Finances
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How Many Dates Should You Go On Before You Start Talking About Money?
Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.
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A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry
While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.
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Gen Z, It Turns Out, Is Great at Saving for Retirement
They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.
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Is ‘No Buy’ July the Best Way to Trim Your Spending?
One proponent argues that fiscal fasting pushes people to confront their spending habits. But other financial experts prefer a more consistent approach to budgeting.
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How Long-term Compounding Multiplies the Awesome Power of the Stock Market
Time is the secret ingredient of investing, a market veteran says. Over many decades, diversified stock index funds have produced extraordinary results.
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Help! My Credit Card Won’t Cover Damage to a Rental Car in Europe.
A traveler who used his American Express card’s collision damage waiver got stuck paying nearly $1,300 because of a missing document. Whose fault was it?
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No, a TikTok Trick Won’t Erase Student Loan Debt
Videos promoting a quick hack for having student loans forgiven are circulating. Experts warn the trick doesn’t work.
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A Way for People With Low Credit Scores to Raise Them
A new study finds that tenants who pay their rent on time can see “significant increases” if the payments are reported to credit bureaus.
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The Markets Are Balancing on a Knife’s Edge
The world has been anything but peaceful, but you wouldn’t know that from looking at the markets.