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F.T.C. Warns Dozens of Funeral Homes to Provide Accurate Costs to Callers

The agency said an “undercover phone sweep” of more than 250 homes found that 38 failed to provide prices or supplied inconsistent prices in separate calls.

By Ann Carrns

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A New Perk for Some Student Loan Borrowers: A 401(k) Match

Legislation that went into effect this year makes it easier for student loan borrowers to save for retirement while paying down their debt.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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A New Perk for Some Student Loan Borrowers: A 401(k) Match

Legislation that went into effect this year makes it easier for student loan borrowers to save for retirement while paying down their debt.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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The Markets Want Rate Cuts but The Fed Is Taking Its Time

Vague comments about possible future rate cuts were all that central bankers gave the markets. Patience will be difficult at this tricky moment, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer