Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial pain.
Category: Personal Finances
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Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity
Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.
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Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?
Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.
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Why Millennials Prioritize Spending Money to Improve Their Lives
Placing a high value on personal growth, millennials and Gen Z appear more likely than older generations to make hobbies and nonessential purchases a spending priority.
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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.
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The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.
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Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?
There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe.
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How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College
With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts.
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How Your Student Loan Payments Will Impact Your Credit
President Biden’s yearlong on-ramp to help federal student loan borrowers ease back into repayment ended on Sept. 30.
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How Hard Is It to Shop Around for Cheaper Car Insurance? Very.
The normally unstoppable force of two veteran money reporters hit the immovable object of wretched industry conditions. Living in Brooklyn didn’t help.
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Your Friend Has More Money Than You Do. How Can Your Relationship Survive?
Financial disparities in friendships can create conflict where it shouldn’t exist. Here’s how two friends navigated a growing wealth gap.