More borrowers have been falling behind on their credit card bills and are paying more for basic banking services, like A.T.M. fees.
Category: Personal Finances
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How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt and Deal With Rising Bank Fees
More borrowers have been falling behind on their credit card bills and are paying more for basic banking services, like A.T.M. fees.
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In Peak Election Season, the Stock Market Is Often Fickle. Be Patient.
With the political conventions behind us and a rate cut expected soon, the market has been rallying, yet our columnist says it’s safer to play a longer game.
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Why Families Are Going Into Debt for Disney Vacations
Some families are spending more than they can afford on Disney vacations. They say it’s because they know their children won’t stay young forever.
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The End of Fabulous Money Market Rates Is Near
You have been able to earn solid returns by parking your money in fairly safe places, our columnist says. But that won’t last much longer.
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How to Avoid Online Scams and What to Do if You Become a Victim
Here are tips on how to dodge some of the most devastating schemes and what to do if you or someone you care about becomes ensnared.
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What to Know About Online Paycheck Advances and Why They Face Scrutiny
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would treat the offerings as loans, requiring the providers to disclose their charges as interest rates.
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When the Stock Market Drops, Stay Calm and Do Nothing
There is no reason to think that you can predict what will happen in the markets in the next few hours or in the near future. It’s better not to try.
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A Mortgage Alternative for Lower-Priced Homes Comes With Risks
Seller-financed loans known as “land contracts” don’t involve a bank and lack the consumer protections available with traditional home loans.
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Why You Should Be Taking a Hard Look at Your Investments Right Now
After big gains in stocks and mediocre returns for bonds, investors are taking on undue risk if they don’t rebalance their holdings, our columnist says.
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Scammers Are Targeting Older Americans and Their Retirement Savings
Criminals on the internet are increasingly going after Americans over the age of 60 because they are viewed as having the largest piles of savings.