Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our columnist says.
Category: Personal Finances
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A New FAFSA Form Is Coming, Along With Changes in College Aid
In addition to the new form, the federal government will expand eligibility for federal aid in the biggest overhaul in decades.
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Your Finances in Retirement: When Do You Turn Over Control?
It’s difficult to know when to get help managing finances. Communicating with loved ones, even when you don’t want to, is the first step.
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Haz un presupuesto para cuando te rompan el corazón
Es probable que después de terminar una relación gastemos más. Entonces, ¿por qué no hacemos un presupuesto para no sufrir luego co las deudas?
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Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy Show Mixed Results
Last year, the Biden administration provided a new path to make it easier to discharge student loans in bankruptcy. The results appear promising, but success has been limited.
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Can You Buy a House in Your 20s?
For some young people, a path to homeownership often involves a mix of diligent saving combined with assistance from family or government loans and programs.
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The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds
Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.
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How a Breakup Budget Can Help Keep Retail Therapy in Check
We’re likely to spend more after a relationship ends. So why don’t we budget for it?
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As Student Loans Come Due Again, Many Borrowers Lose a Lifeline
The payment pause freed up money that gave people breathing room — or allowed them to help family members in need. They will soon have to budget for that expense.
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The Fed Is Trying to Cure Inflation Without Starting a Recession
Lowering inflation to 2 percent without causing a recession and throwing people out of work would be a rare achievement. The markets are acting as if it has already happened.
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Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now
There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.