Ann Carrns
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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.
How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College
With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts.
Surviving Spouses May Not Be Responsible for Partners’ Medical Bills
A call from a debt collector may add to the challenges that bereaved people are already dealing with. But spouses “should not assume that they...
Is It Better to Buy or Lease a Car? It Depends.
The lowest overall cost is to buy a car and keep it for a long time. But leasing usually has lower monthly costs. And leasing...
Banks Offer Bonuses for Customers Opening New Accounts
Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.”
How to Handle the Delay in the Release of the FAFSA Form
The student financial aid application is expected to be ready by Dec. 1, two months later than usual. Experts offer some tips on what to...
Is It Better to Stay on Your Parents’ Health Care Plan or Enroll in an Employer’s?
For young adults, the choice isn’t always a straightforward one.
If Your Debt Is Ballooning, There Are Steps You Can Take
More borrowers have been falling behind on their credit card bills and are paying more for basic banking services, like A.T.M. fees.
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt and Deal With Rising Bank Fees
More borrowers have been falling behind on their credit card bills and are paying more for basic banking services, like A.T.M. fees.
What to Know About Online Paycheck Advances and Why They Face Scrutiny
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would treat the offerings as loans, requiring the providers to disclose their charges as interest...