Personal Finances – Page 82

Quiz: Would You Close This Bartender’s Bank Account?

Here’s what bank security employees might be thinking when deciding whether to shut down a customer account after detecting unusual activity.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

Content Type: Service E-ZPass International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Assn Personal Finances Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Roads and Traffic Tolls

Tips for Avoiding Surprise Bills From Electronic Toll Roads

Cashless tolls have reduced traffic jams, but they can also lead to hefty bills for out-of-state drivers. One piece of advice: Promptly pay the bill you get in the mail.

By Ann Carrns

Content Type: Service Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Mutual Funds Personal Finances Stocks and Bonds

Higher Rates Can Help Retirees but Stocks Outpace Inflation

Investors who want to lock in safe income may be hurt over the long haul if they don’t also hold stocks, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

Banking and Financial Institutions Dating and Relationships Divorce, Separations and Annulments Love (Emotion) Personal Finances

Never Rely on a Man’s Money

Divorce was a shock that led me to a new vow: financial independence.

By Maggie Smith