Jed Shafer once sounded the alarm about a shambolic federal loan forgiveness program. Eight years later, it’s his sons who need some money for college.
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Homeowners who make extra payments can save thousands of dollars in interest. But, financial experts say, paying down other debt, with higher interest rates, may be a better option.
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If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.
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Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
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A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.
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The stock market is easy to talk about. But bonds are a different story. Our columnist has some pointers to help make you a bond maven.
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The latest batch of yacht-like vessels sailing in Europe, the Caribbean and beyond offer personalized experiences, great food and spacious suites.
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The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works.
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A letter arrived in the mail from PNC Bank about an address change on a mortgage account. Was a deed theft scheme in process?
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Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.
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No hurricane-strength storms have formed yet this year in the Atlantic basin, but the limiting activity isn’t certain to continue.
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High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.
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Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up.
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Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, ranking Democrats on the Finance and Banking Committees, have urged regulators to require brokerages to provide stronger customer protections.
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A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle.
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In an unusual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term.
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Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility.
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Store food in sealed containers and fix any leaking faucets or pipes, experts told our columnist, who had her own nightmare upon returning home.
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The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive double-digit gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.
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Nonprofit financial counselors say there has been a significant increase this year in the number of borrowers seeking their advice.
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