Personal Finances – Page 36

Is It Better to Buy or Lease a Car? It Depends.

The lowest overall cost is to buy a car and keep it for a long time. But leasing usually has lower monthly costs. And leasing an E.V. may come with a tax break.

By Ann Carrns

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Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters

The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.

By Jeff Sommer

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage After the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut?

People who bought homes in the past two years may want to seek a lower interest rate. Here’s how to think it through — and how to shop.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

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What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More

Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard