Thieves are using skimmers to drain millions in food stamps and other public benefits from the neediest Americans.
Category: Personal Finances
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The Perils of the Fed’s Vast Bond Holdings
The Federal Reserve is shedding assets at a glacial pace, exposing the financial system to continuing risks, our columnist says.
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Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports
But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and Student Loans
Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, home equity loans and other forms of debt.
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A Wealth Shift That Could Leave Some Younger Americans Behind
Assets held by baby boomers are changing hands, but that doesn’t mean their millennial heirs will be set for life.
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How to Handle Your Finances as a Young Widow or Widower
People who suddenly lose a spouse while young can feel unprepared for what their future looks like.
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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.