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Category: Personal Finances
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Debt and Mental Health: How One Couple Found Help
People who find themselves in financial trouble sometimes consider taking drastic measures when their situation appears hopeless. But there is always a way out.
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Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes
If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.
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Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Everything: How to Bridge the Cost Gap
Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.
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How to Use an HSA to Save a Lot
A new analysis finds that a diligent saver who leaves the money untouched for decades can accumulate $1 million. But not everyone with an H.S.A. can afford to leave the money untapped.
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Which Interest Rate Should You Care About?
The Fed’s short-term rates matter, but the main action now is in the 10-year Treasury market, which influences mortgages, credit cards and much more, our columnist says.
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36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations
The agency had been one of Wall Street’s most feared regulators, with the power to issue rules on mortgages, credit cards, student loans and other areas affecting Americans’ financial lives.
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Sharing Bank Accounts Can Deepen a Couple’s Relationship
Fewer couples are combining their bank accounts. But that trend may not promote partners’ overall financial health, experts say.
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How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.