Many couples are surprisingly unaware about key aspects of each other’s finances — and that can hurt them. Here’s how to get on the same page.
Category: Savings
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How to Use an HSA to Save a Lot
A new analysis finds that a diligent saver who leaves the money untouched for decades can accumulate $1 million. But not everyone with an H.S.A. can afford to leave the money untapped.
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Sharing Bank Accounts Can Deepen a Couple’s Relationship
Fewer couples are combining their bank accounts. But that trend may not promote partners’ overall financial health, experts say.
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How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances
Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal
Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.
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Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.
One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.
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What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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How to Avoid Online Scams and What to Do if You Become a Victim
Here are tips on how to dodge some of the most devastating schemes and what to do if you or someone you care about becomes ensnared.
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The Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid With Your 401(k)
Here is what experts say are the costliest stumbles people make with their retirement savings accounts — and how to get back on course.
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Hidden Stashes: Keeping Money Secrets From a Loved One
People hide money for a variety of reasons, from nefarious to romantic. But financial experts say such secrets can erode a basic pillar of relationships: trust.
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A Korean Secret to Keeping Friendships Strong: Savings Groups
In South Korea, it’s common for friends to form what are known as gyemoim to save for vacations, meals and other social activities.