“Too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption,” he said in his 1979 “Crisis of Confidence” speech. If only we had listened.
Category: Personal Finances
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Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?
Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.
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How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances
Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.
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Biden Administration Sues 3 Big Banks Over Zelle Fraud
Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not survive President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to office.
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How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Financial Goals for Success
Don’t give up on resolving to do better, psychologists and personal finance experts say. The key is to reframe the way you think about it.
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Wall St. Is Making Irrelevant Predictions, Again
Optimistic guesses about the future are not forecasts, our columnist says.
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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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Holiday Tipping Guide: Whom to Tip, and How Much
Consumers have said they are confused and frustrated with tipping expectations generally. But, one expert says, “people generally want to feel more generous around the holidays.”
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The Fed Is Stuck Fighting the Last War
Mired in a battle to contain surging prices, the central bank also needs to be nimble enough for the economic downturns to come, our columnist says.
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Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash
“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.