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Some online banks offer yields of 3.3 percent or more, but savers may be reluctant to open one because they think it will be a hassle.If you are keeping a good amount of spare cash in a basic savings account at…

States are supposed to act in the best interests of citizens and retirees. Divesting from E.S.G. funds and companies like BlackRock that run them may create legal jeopardy.The fight between red states and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has been…

While they have taken steps to help prevent mishaps, a new report finds they offer few protections if, for instance, users accidentally send money to the wrong person.The use of mobile payment services has surged — along with worries about financial…

Only those who became disabled by age 26 have been eligible for ABLE accounts. But Congress raised the age to 46, so more military veterans and others can qualify as of 2026.Disabled Americans recently scored a victory when Congress approved an…

Young people want to save for their futures, but balancing priorities has proved challenging during a time of economic instability.Shea German-Tanner tries to put a portion of her paycheck, even if it is only $50, into her savings account. But most…

Credits that were expanded as part of pandemic relief have expired, as has the deduction for donations for people who don’t itemize.With the expiration of more generous tax credits offered as pandemic relief, many taxpayers could see “significantly smaller” refunds this…

The Education Department on Tuesday released long-awaited details on a piece of President Biden’s student loan debt plan that would enable millions of borrowers to cut their monthly federal payments by more than half — perhaps the most consequential component of…

The Secure 2.0 Act provides for direct government contributions to retirement accounts for low- and moderate-income workers, though that won’t start until 2027.Gig economy workers lag behind those with traditional jobs in saving for retirement, but parts of a new federal…

Facing high interest rates and home prices, some buyers have only a small down payment to offer. But they still have plenty of options.It’s a perennial question for would-be home buyers: How can I possibly come up with such a huge…

Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.The use of “buy now, pay later” credit spiked during the holiday shopping season, retail numbers show. But as easy as it is for…

Want to transfer money from a 529 plan to a Roth I.R.A. or get an after-tax employee match in your Roth 401(k)? You may be in luck.The $1.7 trillion federal spending bill that President Biden is expected to sign once it…

Several provisions in the spending bill outline new ways employers can help workers save for retirement.The federal spending package unveiled on Tuesday includes new provisions that would alter how millions of Americans save for retirement, including older people who want to…

Most employers allow you to take funds out of your retirement account, but the withdrawals come with significant downsides. Our columnist discusses other options.Hardship withdrawals from workplace retirement accounts are edging upward — another sign, along with rising credit card debt,…

As debt relief for student loan borrowers faces scrutiny, wealthy families can amass millions of dollars in tax-favored 529 college savings plans.For months now, we’ve been in a nationwide debate over whether we should cancel up to $20,000 in student loan…

With the deadline near for marketplace medical insurance, a video offers some down-to-earth advice for navigating numerous options and obscure terms.Deductibles. Drug formularies. Not to mention a health insurance option — Cobra — that evokes a deadly reptile.Just reading arcane health…

Inflation and tight supplies are the big reasons. Still, there are some things you can do to keep the price down and still have a natural tree.Natural Christmas trees are likely to cost about 10 percent more this holiday season because…