Jonathan Clements, a longtime personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has a lot of savings. He’s not mad that a fatal illness will keep him from spending it.
Category: Personal Finances
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The Election Muddle Aside, Investing Has Been a Snap Lately
Stocks prospered in the first half of 2024 but national politics clouds the outlook.
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Young Couples Move in Together Early to Save on Rent
Citing high housing costs, some couples are sharing apartments after dating for just a short period. Not all relationships survive.
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Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That.
After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened.
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Things to Bring to College That You Can’t Buy at Target
They won’t add bulk to the car or much cost to the bill, but they’ll help keep your college student safer. Pepperoni is also involved.
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A Major Part of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan, SAVE, Is Restored
Federal appellate judges ruled that the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan could continue to operate as legal challenges to the program work their way through the courts.
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Why You’re Better Off Ignoring the 2024 Election When Investing
With one big caveat, our columnist says most people are likely to be better off if they forget about politics when it comes to investing for the long haul.
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Student Loan Payments Paused for 3 Million Enrolled in SAVE Plan
The Education Department said it would put the borrowers in forbearance while it recalculated their payments to comply with recent court rulings.
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Why Some People Don’t Talk About Money With Their Partner
A new report finds that people stressed about their finances are often worried that discussing it will lead to an argument. But experts say conversations can help.
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What Happens to Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan After Court Rulings?
More than eight million borrowers are enrolled in the income-driven plan known as SAVE. The Education Department is assessing the rulings.