Workers who sign training repayment agreements can owe their employers thousands of dollars if they leave their jobs early. Regulators are starting to crack down on the practice.
Category: Personal Finances
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Why Car Insurance Costs Are Rising for New York Drivers
Policyholders should check the details of their auto insurance, which will automatically enroll them in extra spousal coverage — even if they’re single.
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As Fed Battles Inflation, the Dollar Keeps Its Swagger
The U.S. currency has been on a tear, and the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady is likely to keep the dollar “higher for longer,” our columnist says.
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How Has Money Affected Your Relationships?
Send us your true stories about how money has complicated or transformed your relationships, for possible inclusion in a Modern Love project.
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How This Start-Up Raised Its Median Donations by 80%
A start-up used the Hebrew word “chai” and its numerical match, 18, to bump up giving amounts. What magic number would do the same for you?
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The Market Is Stuck Until the Fed Is Done
Stocks are mired in a holding pattern. The big question, our columnist says, is when will the Federal Reserve start to cut interest rates?
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Beware Companies Selling Credit ‘Repair’ Services
Consumers have a right to dispute mistakes on their credit reports. But if they’ve made late payments, that can’t be erased, consumer experts say.
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What Happened When I Stopped Paying My Private Student Loans
One borrower’s story about falling behind on payments, defaulting on his private student loans and waiting out the statute of limitations on debt collection.
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Why Some Ex-Workers at Bed Bath & Beyond Face 401(k) Losses
Federal law generally protects retirement savings when a company files for bankruptcy. But that’s not always the case.
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States’ Paid Leave Plans Could Help Protect Caregivers’ Savings
It’s not unusual for people caring for family members to tap their retirement accounts or go into debt to pay bills. Some states are trying to help them avoid that.
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How Some Iranian Americans View Education and Financial Success
Many Iranian Americans say their families place a high premium on education — sometimes at the expense of early financial independence — potentially complicating their financial futures.