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Category: Personal Finances
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Trump’s Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows
Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.
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Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. Here’s What to Know.
More than five million borrowers are in default, and millions of others are projected to be on the precipice.
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How to Talk to Your Children About Money in These Uncertain Times
Children may not understand the stock market or inflation, but they can pick up on their parents’ financial worries. Experts offer advice on dealing with the subject.
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Facing the Trump Tariffs, Markets Are Bracing for an Economic Storm
The markets face a baffling prospect: continual disruptions from the White House with potentially severe consequences.
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Gen Z Re-Evaluates Their Budgets as a Global Trade War Rages
Some young adults with disposable incomes for the first time in their lives are trying to make sense of how tariffs are affecting how they should save and spend.
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Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild
Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.
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The $5 Limit on Overdraft Fees May Soon Be Struck Down
The cap, approved last year, never took effect, though some banks voluntarily lowered or eliminated their fees. Here are some tips on how to avoid or reduce your costs.
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Long-Term Investing Has Gotten Riskier as Trump’s Tariffs Shake the Markets
President Trump’s policies have shaken the markets. Protect yourself first, and, only then, take advantage of investment bargains, our columnist says.
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Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground
The Internal Revenue Service issued a memo last month that said victims of certain impersonation and investment schemes might be eligible for a tax break.
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How Should You Invest in 529 College Savings Plans During Market Swings?
Parents who put money into 529 plans may find it tricky to find the right investment strategies while the stock market is in turmoil.