Parents who put money into 529 plans may find it tricky to find the right investment strategies while the stock market is in turmoil.
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Deep staff reductions. New policies. Spreading misinformation. Since President Trump has taken office, the agency has been in tumult.
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New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.
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Scott Bessent said on television that most people kept 401(k) money in a 60% stock fund. It’s not quite that simple.
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The cap, approved last year, never took effect, though some banks voluntarily lowered or eliminated their fees. Here are some tips on how to avoid or reduce your costs.
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Bargaining, a common practice in many countries, may seem daunting to first timers. Here are some tips to get a fair deal, and maybe even make a new friend.
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The Internal Revenue Service issued a memo last month that said victims of certain impersonation and investment schemes might be eligible for a tax break.
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We asked readers who were on the cusp of retirement whether they were watching the markets. About 400 replied.
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The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized.
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After years of postponements, the deadline to show a security-enhanced Real ID at airport security checkpoints is now just weeks away. What to know.
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Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.
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A census of Costco carts on Thursday revealed little fear. Tariffs could go as fast as they’re coming, and our columnist is not stuffing his pantry.
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An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.
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Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income.
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Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they should fly with infants.
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If you have a parent short on savings, a disabled adult child or a minor with special needs, Medicaid may be your backstop. Plenty of people are unaware.
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Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.
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One estimate puts the potential increase in cost of new cars at thousands of dollars. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.
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Here’s how to get the best deals offered by Epic, Ikon and others.
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With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.
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