By besmirching the integrity of government statistics, President Trump is endangering an underappreciated treasure, our columnist says.
Category: Personal Finances
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Trump 401(k) Order Opens Door for Crypto, Private Equity and Real Estate
The executive order is intended to give investors more options, but experts say employers will tread carefully before adding alternative assets.
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Prices on Many Consumer Goods
The tariffs are driving up prices on everyday goods as businesses warn they can no longer absorb costs, leaving consumers to foot the bill.
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Chinese People Are Known to Be Big Savers. Many Are Drowning in Debt.
As Beijing pushes consumer lending to stimulate the economy, millions of Chinese borrowers, especially the young, are falling into debt spirals.
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It’s Time for That Often-Dreaded Task: Buying Back-to-School Supplies
Parents of children in kindergarten through high school are spending an average of $144, and that’s coming as families are feeling financial stress.
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The Stock Market Is Good, Bad and Ugly, Often in Quick Succession
The market’s best days frequently occur in the midst of misery, our columnist says, so don’t bother trying to figure out where stocks are heading.
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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5 Money Mistakes That Can Put Retirement Farther Off
Even people with employee-sponsored retirement plans still find it difficult to save for the future when faced with present-day desires.
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Saving for College Once Felt Essential. Some Parents Are Rethinking Their Plans.
Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options.
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How 529 Plans Are Changing With Passage of Trump’s Policy Law
President Trump’s new policy law has broadened the uses of plans that were once primarily for saving for college. “They’ve become education savings accounts,” one expert said.
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What Life Is Like for Four Young Adults Supporting Their Aging Parents
Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to.
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Mortgage Lenders Can Soon Use VantageScore. Is That Good for Borrowers?
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore.