Things That Drive Us Crazy About Money in America
For all that’s good about our financial lives, there are distinctly American things that are decidedly suboptimal. Please, can...
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Many Children Don’t Have ‘Trump Accounts.’ Some Are Missing Out on $1,000.
More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are...
Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital
The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they...
A.I. Is Reshaping the Economy. Good Luck Measuring How.
Some data suggest artificial intelligence is already causing job losses. Other sources show the opposite. Why is it so hard to...
How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows
Consumer sentiment rose in recent weeks after plummeting early this year as energy costs soared.
Best Investments Over the Last 100 Years? Almost All Are Tech Companies.
What’s most surprising is that Tesla and SpaceX have entered that elite group. A vast majority of companies weren’t worth owning, a long-running...
Still Sending Checks in the Mail? Stop, Experts Say
If you must, keep an eye on your account statements, experts say. Thieves steal checks from mailboxes, then alter the checks with fraudulent names.
Rates on New Student Loans Will Rise on July 1
Higher interest rates take effect on July 1 for the next school year. Borrowers are already dealing with rising college costs and inflation elsewhere.