Personal Finances – Page 77

Why Is Paying for College So Complicated?

FAFSA, S.A.I., N.P.C., CSS — the acronyms never end. And that’s just the beginning of the mayhem.

By Ron Lieber

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Consumer Bureau Proposes Overdraft Fee Limits for Large Banks

The options would include charging a benchmark fee, set by the bureau, that would be significantly lower than the current $35 standard.

By Stacy Cowley

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For Some Young People, College Is Not Worth the Debt

Because of high costs, some high school graduates have opted to delay, drop out of or forgo attending college all together to avoid student debt that could hang over them for decades.

By Emily Withnall

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After a Rip-Roaring 2023, the Markets Are Taking a Breather

The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for more.

By Jeff Sommer