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Family Car Insurance Bills Are Rising. Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips.

Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial...

Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?

There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly...

Social Security Numbers Reportedly Stolen in Hack: What to Know

Hackers may have gained access to the private information of millions of people from a background check company called National Public Data. Should you be...

When the Stock Market Drops, Stay Calm and Do Nothing

There is no reason to think that you can predict what will happen in the markets in the next few hours or in the near...

Why Paper Checks Refuse to Die

It’s hard to avoid hassle — or fraud — when you’re required to pay with paper and ink. Here’s why checks persist and why some...

Jonathan Clements, Longtime Personal Finance Columnist, Has Cancer

Jonathan Clements, a longtime personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has a lot of savings. He’s not mad that a fatal illness will...

Investing Can Be Boring. Some Financial Advisers Prefer It That Way.

For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.

How to Get a Refund When Your Airline’s Wi-Fi Is Terrible

We compiled shortcuts and links for every big U.S. carrier — and some little-known tips that should make it easier to get your money back.

When a Bank Rescinds a Job Offer Because It Canceled Your Credit Card

Last year, JPMorgan Chase wanted to pay Mansoor Shams a low-six-figure salary to work in a marketing role. Then it reviewed his account activity.

How a Retirement Withdrawal Can Lead to a Perjury Conviction

A prominent lawyer was recently sentenced to home confinement for falsely claiming hardship to withdraw funds. How desperate must you be to take money out?