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Ron Lieber
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How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Life
Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement…
Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?
JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list…
Meet the Millionaire Enrollment Chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago
The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money.
A Fascinating Tale, Unearthed at a Sidewalk Sale
After a crowded stoop sale on a Brooklyn block caught one reporter’s eye, he traced the items to Georgia — and an elusive figure known…
JPMorgan Had to Pay for Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees — and Her Restaurant Bills
When prosecutors accused Charlie Javice of fraud, JPMorgan was forced to pay for her defense. The bank is not happy about her “shocking” spending.
How Helpful is Niche’s College Cost Comparison Tool?
Niche is the latest company to help families predict what they might pay. If only colleges would do more.
Prior Authorization Is Confusing. This Memo Can Help Patients Understand.
Recently, we put together a template to help medical professionals explain a confusing process. Readers gave us very pointed feedback, so we updated it.
Republicans Demand Information From the College Board and Firms That Help Set College Prices
In letters to consultants and the College Board, House and Senate Judiciary leaders invoked antitrust law and asked how student data feeds pricing algorithms.
Charlie Javice Sentenced to 85 Months in Prison for Fraud
A federal jury in March had found Ms. Javice guilty for faking customer lists during JPMorgan Chase’s $175 million acquisition of her start-up.
Five Pearls of Financial Wisdom from Jonathan Clements
Jonathan Clements, the longtime Wall Street Journal columnist, died this weekend. Here are some of his best ideas.
