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How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.

Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants

Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students...

What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Your Money

Here’s what the president-elect has said he might do with your taxes, student loans, Social Security and more.

How Hard Is It to Shop Around for Cheaper Car Insurance? Very.

The normally unstoppable force of two veteran money reporters hit the immovable object of wretched industry conditions. Living in Brooklyn didn’t help.

What to Know About Homeowners Insurance After Hurricane Helene

If your home has been damaged, you may be at the beginning of a long process.

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage After the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut?

People who bought homes in the past two years may want to seek a lower interest rate. Here’s how to think it through — and...

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.

Things to Bring to College That You Can’t Buy at Target

They won’t add bulk to the car or much cost to the bill, but they’ll help keep your college student safer. Pepperoni is also involved.

Alabama IVF Ruling: What to Know About the Costs of Moving Embryos

An Alabama Supreme Court decision has left patients and doctors feeling legally vulnerable, and with many questions. We sought answers from experts.

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.