Personal Finances – Page 85

As Holiday Shopping Season Begins, Retailers Worry

Consumer spending has been strong in 2023 despite higher prices and waning savings. But some retailers have jitters heading into Black Friday.

By Julie Creswell Jeanna Smialek and Jordyn Holman

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Sex Workers Have Been Shunned by Banks, Even When Their Work Is Legal

Financial service companies often avoid what they deem high-risk industries like adult entertainment. When workers lose their accounts, they are left with few options.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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How to Keep Your Bank from Canceling All Your Accounts

Banks have suddenly shut down the accounts of scores of customers. Here’s how you can avoid becoming one of them.

By Ron Lieber

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Tip a Self-Service Kiosk? How to Deal With the Many Requests for Tips.

Since the pandemic, they seem to be everywhere. And with inflation, the gratuity on a pricier meal feels like a big outlay.

By Ann Carrns