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A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore.Your credit score helps determine if you’ll qualify for a loan and what interest rate…
A thief swiped a traveler’s wallet at the Barcelona airport and later used her card to take out more than $1,100 in cash. Why was her fraud claim denied?Dear Tripped Up,Arriving at the Barcelona airport last Sept. 18, I tried to…
The safety net for federal student loan borrowers is about to be sharply overhauled.The domestic policy bill that was signed into law recently makes radical changes to the way Americans will pay for college, and could make access to higher education…
As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how.I once flew Spirit Airlines round-trip to Las Vegas from Chicago for…
Traders have repeatedly shrugged off President Trump’s disruptive tariff wars and fiscal policy, pushing U.S. stock prices back into expensive territory, our columnist says.Market meltdowns have been a big worry lately, and for good reason. With President Trump imposing the highest…
The federal cap on the amounts people can borrow means some of them will fall short. That’s especially true for students in professional schools.The road map for families paying for higher education used to read something like this: Step one, save…
The payments, part of the new domestic policy law, are for U.S. citizens born this year through 2028. The idea is that the money in the accounts will have many years to grow.American babies born this year through 2028 are eligible…
It will kick back in on Aug. 1 for people in the SAVE repayment program, whose payments have been on hold since last summer.The U.S. Education Department said on Wednesday that it would resume applying interest on Aug. 1 to federal…
Hertz and other agencies are increasingly relying on scanners that use high-res imaging and A.I. to flag even tiny blemishes, and customers aren’t happy.The next time you rent a car, that ding on the door might not slip under the radar.…
The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually does.In a celebratory email sent to Americans across the country, the Social Security Administration praised the Trump administration’s sprawling budget and tax…
They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.Brynnley Beckman is only 23, but she is already thinking about retirement.She teaches ninth grade biology at the Shelton…
Time is the secret ingredient of investing, a market veteran says. Over many decades, diversified stock index funds have produced extraordinary results.Forget about the upheaval in the Middle East. Don’t dwell on Russia’s war with Ukraine, U.S. tariffs and the budget…
One proponent argues that fiscal fasting pushes people to confront their spending habits. But other financial experts prefer a more consistent approach to budgeting.You may have heard of frugal February. But “no buy” July?The seventh month has become the seasonal focus…
A traveler who used his American Express card’s collision damage waiver got stuck paying nearly $1,300 because of a missing document. Whose fault was it?Dear Tripped Up,In April 2024, my wife and I reserved a one-day car rental to travel from…
Monday was designer window-shopping on St. Barts. Tuesday, hiking rugged Saba. Wednesday, the endless summer beaches of Anguilla. All without the crowds from massive cruise ships or the expense of privately chartered sailboats.Somewhere between them lie ferries, offering do-it-yourself island-hopping trips…
A patient went to his eye doctor for a routine checkup. Why was he charged for surgery after his doctor removed an eyelash?Q: During a routine visit to the eye doctor, he noticed an eyelash on my bottom eyelid appeared to…
From the new to the classic, from the affordable to the exorbitant, here are six getaways where you can find some peace and quiet.Market turmoil. Digital overload. Scary headlines. On the travel front, it’s no wonder “off grid” and “unplugged” vacations…
A new study finds that tenants who pay their rent on time can see “significant increases” if the payments are reported to credit bureaus.People who pay their rent on time can establish credit scores or significantly raise low scores if the…
The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls. Unless Congress acts, those drops could lead to payment cuts in eight years.The Social Security program faces a longstanding financing shortfall that, if left unaddressed, would slash millions of…
Savers with accounts like 401(k)s and I.R.A.s are required to make withdrawals starting at a certain age. Here’s how to handle that during an unpredictable stock market.Shelby French of Lexington, Ky., is a lifelong saver who thought she was financially well-prepared…
The price jump is part of an ongoing shift for credit card companies and airlines toward premium rewards and high-end travelers.Chase, the largest U.S. credit card issuer, announced major changes on Tuesday to its Chase Sapphire Reserve card, popular among points…
The university seems to have misjudged what some families would pay. Next year, maybe applicants should play their own game of chicken with such schools.By the time the usual May 1 college deposit deadline rolled around this year, David Berger’s daughter…
A small decline in interest rates on federal loans for next school year is the first in five years. It comes amid turmoil in student loan and financial aid programs.There’s one small bit of good news for college students heading to…
Bitcoin and other digital assets are quietly growing in many nest eggs, with the encouragement of the Trump administration. Hidden risks are mounting, our columnist says.The president of the United States and his family are selling and promoting memecoins. The vice…
When President Trump first floated the idea of “no tax on overtime” at a campaign rally last year, he did not elaborate on how it would work. Could anyone who works more than 40 hours a week claim a tax break?…
The chief executives at Palantir, which scoops up data for the government, and Veeva Systems, a cloud-computing company, topped two lists of the highest-paid C.E.O.s.Beating Wall Street’s profit expectations is hard enough. Chief executives of major U.S. companies must also deal…
Regulators under President Trump are taking a neutral position on crypto, retreating from the Biden administration’s more cautionary stance.In 2022, the Biden administration’s retirement plan regulators placed a warning sign on cryptocurrencies, urging plan overseers to exercise “extreme care” before making…
To the chagrin of bartenders, many 20-something bargoers prefer to close out and pay after every single drink, no matter how many they might order during an outing.Late one Saturday night at Bar Lubitsch, a West Hollywood cocktail bar known for…
Gaping budget deficits, on-again-off-again tariff wars and now, soaring bond yields. No wonder the markets are jumpy, our columnist says.Financial crises come and go — and then come right back again. But they never seem to entirely go away. That’s been…
Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage.With the Atlantic hurricane season about to start, this may be good time to consider buying flood insurance for your home — even…
How falling airfares and foreign exchange rates influence where to look for deals this summer.Airfares are down, so it’s a good time to travel.But the dollar is down, too, so it’s not a good time to go abroad.Can both be right?Much…
The budget bill approved by the House promises to benefit many food workers, but some details are still unclear.As a slogan in last year’s presidential campaign, “no tax on tips” was short, memorable and effective.As tax policy, it is more complex.On…
Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now?Samir Shah is a forecaster — but he’s an expert on the U.S. long-term care industry,…
The swelling budget deficit makes future tax increases likely, our columnist says, even if taxes are going down now. Hedge your bets with a concept from investing — diversification.Investors must deal with uncertainty every day. Without knowing what the markets will…
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