Underlying economic and market factors mattered in previous presidential rematches. They may help President Biden, even if polls aren’t showing that so far.
Category: Personal Finances
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Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms
It has become harder for some borrowers to get affordable car loans as banks and dealerships face a rising number of delinquencies.
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New Federal Rule Caps Most Credit Card Late Fees at $8
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said its new restriction would save households $10 billion a year in “junk fees.”
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What You Need to Know for the 2024 Tax Season
There are tax breaks for electric car purchases, SALT workarounds, benefits for retirees and a new system for eligible taxpayers to file their returns.
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A Tax Sunset Will Change What You Owe the I.R.S.
Important regulations expire at the end of next year, thwarting tax planning and creating a monumental fiscal challenge for Congress.
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Report Helps Answer the Question: Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?
The analysis found that former students at most colleges had an annual income higher than high school graduates a decade after enrollment.
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Alabama IVF Ruling: What to Know About the Costs of Moving Embryos
An Alabama Supreme Court decision has left patients and doctors feeling legally vulnerable, and with many questions. We sought answers from experts.
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Looking for a Lower Credit Card Interest Rate? Good Luck.
Comparison sites often emphasize the big banks’ offerings even though smaller banks and credit unions typically charge significantly less.
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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.