Comparison sites often emphasize the big banks’ offerings even though smaller banks and credit unions typically charge significantly less.
Category: Personal Finances
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The Loophole for Grandparents in the New FAFSA Rules
Even amid the botched rollout of the new financial aid form, a rule change will let some grandparents help pay for college without compromising aid eligibility.
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A Mortgage After 65: A ‘No Brainer’ or a Big Risk?
Fueled by once-low rates, more older Americans have mortgage debt, according to new research. But the downsides can be significant, some experts say.
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The $50K Scam: F.T.C., C.I.A. and Amazon Weigh In on NY Magazine’s Charlotte Cowles
New York Magazine’s money columnist wrote about being conned out of $50,000 by crooks pretending to be from Amazon and government agencies. We asked the company and agencies for comment.
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Money in College Savings Accounts Can Now Go Toward Retirement
But there are caveats to moving the money into Roth I.R.A.s, and the government still has to issue guidelines about the option.
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January Was Awesome for Stock Pickers, but Can They Keep It Going?
Most active fund managers beat the market at the start of the year. But history suggests that they’re not likely to keep doing so for long.
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Could Offering a $100,000 “Dating Bounty” Make You Luckier in Love?
Two men posted “dating bounties” on the internet worth thousands as an incentive for people to help them find love.
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Did You Keep a Money Secret, and Have a Happy Outcome? Tell Us About It.
If you or someone you love hid a financial matter that ended well, The Times would like to hear from you.
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For Gen Z, an Age-Old Question: Who Pays for Dates?
Young people tend to lean more liberal on a range of issues pertaining to relationship norms. But when it comes to dating, the idea that men should pay still prevails in heterosexual courtship.
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He Grew Up in the Shadow of the ‘Wolf of Wall Street.’ Then He Got Into Debt Settlement.
Ryan Sasson built a business that reaped hundreds of millions of dollars in fees for helping people negotiate down their debts. But former clients — and prosecutors — say it was exploitative.
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IBM Reopens Its Frozen Pension Plan, Saving the Company Millions
The company has stopped making contributions to 401(k) accounts, and instead giving workers cash credits in a new version of its old pension plan.