Personal Finances – Page 70

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.

By Martha C. White

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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.

By Ron Lieber

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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.

By Ann Carrns

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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.

By Jeff Sommer