People who suddenly lose a spouse while young can feel unprepared for what their future looks like.
Category: Personal Finances
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With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth
Strong reactions to rising prices and misunderstandings about the value of money are rampant, our columnist says.
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Louisiana Will No Longer Require Students to Fill Out FAFSA to Graduate
Experts say high school seniors are more likely to go to college if they complete the financial aid form, but the state sees privacy issues with mandating it.
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The Way Advisers Handle Your Retirement Money Is About to Change
More investment professionals will be required to act in their customers’ best interest when providing advice about their retirement money.
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‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.
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You Finished I.V.F. Can You Donate Embryos and Get a Tax Deduction?
Some people may consider donating embryos to researchers in light of Alabama’s I.V.F. ruling and in advance of other state actions. Would it be considered a charitable gift?
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‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’
Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.
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Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020
The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.
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Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.
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What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.
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Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Being Challenged. Here’s What to Know.
The income-driven plan known as SAVE has reduced payments for millions of borrowers. Lawsuits by Republican-led states are seeking to upend it.
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That Giant College ‘Sticker’ Price Isn’t What Most Students Pay
The share of those paying the full advertised cost has declined over the last couple of decades, a new report found. Yet many don’t understand how much they’ll really pay.