

Ann Carrns
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Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change.
The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.

What to Do With Your Tax Refund, According to Experts
The average refund is down from last year, but still almost $3,000. One option experts recommend is stashing part of it for unexpected expenses.

A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.

A New Federal Student Loan Program Will Move Millions Toward Forgiveness
The plan aims to fix “historical failures” and will provide debt cancellation to thousands of borrowers, according to the Education Department.

Check Fraud Is on the Rise. Here’s What You Can Do to Prevent It.
Even as fewer people use paper checks, there have been more reports of criminals stealing them from mailboxes and changing the dollar amount and name...

Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town
Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.

You Can Use Your Tax Refund to Buy I Bonds, but Should You?
The answer depends on whether you’re looking to get high interest rates now or a safe investment with inflation protection over many years.

A New Option for Moving Retirement Savings When Switching Jobs
Three big 401(k) administrators are making it easier for workers with accounts of less than $5,000 to transfer the money to their new employers’ plans.

Is It Time for a High-Yield Savings Account? What to Know About Rates.
Some online banks offer yields of 3.3 percent or more, but savers may be reluctant to open one because they think it will be a...

Easy to Use, Mobile Payment Apps Are Also Easy to Misuse
While they have taken steps to help prevent mishaps, a new report finds they offer few protections if, for instance, users accidentally send money to...