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Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Rising. Here’s What to Do to Fight Back.
9/12/2025 8:00 AM
The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default...Read More
 
US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly
9/9/2025 11:01 PM
As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups...Read More
 
Trump’s Fed Feud Spotlights Mortgage Data Privacy: Is Your Information Public?
8/28/2025 8:40 PM
After President Trump accused a Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud, everyday citizens are waking up to just how much information is out there...Read More
 
How to Ship Your Car (and Why It May Save You Time and Money)
8/29/2025 7:52 AM
Having your vehicle transported a long distance is sometimes necessary, and it can be more efficient than driving it yourself...Read More
 
How Doctors Can Help Patients Better Understand Prior Authorization
9/14/2025 4:01 AM
Insurance companies often make doctors ask their permission before treating patients. This template can help medical professionals explain how it works...Read More
 
Believe in A.I.? Buy Beaten-Down Value Stocks.
9/12/2025 8:00 AM
If artificial intelligence is really revolutionary, its benefits will spread to mundane companies and spawn new fields, Vanguard’s global chief economist says...Read More
 
What’s Inside the Envelope That U.S. Open Winners Get? It’s Not a Check.
9/6/2025 4:02 AM
Both singles champions will win $5 million. But the envelope they receive during the trophy presentation is a symbolic gesture...Read More
 
The FAFSA Form Is Coming on Time This Year. For a Change.
9/5/2025 8:00 AM
The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved...Read More
 
Americans’ Most Valuable Asset Isn’t Stocks or a Home. It’s Social Security.
9/5/2025 8:00 AM
For the vast majority of people, the stream of promised retirement checks is worth more than anything else, our columnist says...Read More
 
Has Your Family Argued About Housing and Inheritance?
8/27/2025 4:03 AM
We want to hear from you for a New York Times Magazine feature about how much of America’s family wealth is tied up in parents’ homes...Read More
 
What to Know About Student Loan Repayment Plan Changes and Your Options
8/23/2025 4:00 AM
Federal student loans have been upended by litigation and legislation. Here’s what you need to know to repay your loans, avoid tax bombs and more...Read More
 
Insurance Companies Send Chilling Letters Just Before Surgery. But Why?
8/29/2025 10:59 PM
They often deny coverage via snail mail. Here’s what happened when my family got a note like that 36 hours before cancer surgery...Read More
 
How Long Can This Uncanny Stock Market Prosper?
8/22/2025 4:01 AM
The U.S. market is top-heavy, with Nvidia occupying a bigger weight than any company in modern history. Risks abound, our columnist says...Read More
 
One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.
8/16/2025 4:01 AM
Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes...Read More
 
Why Hands-Off Investing Pays Off
8/15/2025 10:36 AM
Put money into low-cost stock and bond funds, but don’t forget the rest of the recipe: Leave your investments alone...Read More
 
How Citi’s Strata Elite Travel Card Compares to Amex and Chase
8/12/2025 9:32 AM
When it launched its Strata Elite card, Citi entered the high-end market for travel rewards cards. Here’s how it compares with its top competitors...Read More
 
Trump 401(k) Order Opens Door for Crypto, Private Equity and Real Estate
8/7/2025 9:31 PM
The executive order is intended to give investors more options, but experts say employers will tread carefully before adding alternative assets...Read More
 
Help! Delta Deserted Us After an Emergency Landing in the Azores.
8/7/2025 4:00 AM
When a flight from Madrid to New York had engine trouble over the Atlantic, 282 passengers ended up at a tiny, remote airport wondering what happens next...Read More
 
How Does Bilt Know What Credit Cards Are in Your Wallet?
8/5/2025 2:40 PM
Some people who have signed up with a company called Bilt have been unnerved to see a list of all their credit cards displayed. How did Bilt get this information...Read More
 
It’s Time for That Often-Dreaded Task: Buying Back-to-School Supplies
8/1/2025 1:32 PM
Parents of children in kindergarten through high school are spending an average of $144, and that’s coming as families are feeling financial stress...Read More



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