The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the program that had worried some experts.
Category: Personal Finances
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Should You Donate to Charity This Year or Wait? It Depends.
Changes in the tax law will have different effects on people who take the standard deduction versus high earners who itemize.
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Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Refused a Refund.
A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
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This Isn’t the First Time the Fed Has Struggled for Independence
The Trump administration is threatening the Fed’s autonomy, which the central bank regained with the Treasury-Fed accord in 1951.
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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How to Save Money on Your Wedding With Budgeting Tips From Married Couples
From skipping a professional florist in favor of store-bought flowers to swapping a formal dinner for a food truck, newlyweds share tips that kept their budgets intact.
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What to Know About Trump Accounts for Children and Eligibility After Dell Donation
Next year, Michael and Susan Dell plan to move $250 into the new Trump accounts of millions of children under 10. You’ll need to live in the right ZIP code.
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Shoppers, Drawn by Steep Discounts, Power Through Black Friday
Data on spending this week shows that consumers are shopping big for the holidays despite inflation and economic worries.
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Meet the Millionaire Enrollment Chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago
The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money.
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A Fascinating Tale, Unearthed at a Sidewalk Sale
After a crowded stoop sale on a Brooklyn block caught one reporter’s eye, he traced the items to Georgia — and an elusive figure known as Miss Paula.
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Black Friday Deals Can Put People in Debt. Here’s How to Manage It.
The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.