Personal Finance
Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon, Setting Labor Day Record
The national average price for gasoline has climbed above $4 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, marking the…
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Personal Finance
Fake ‘Bank Details Changed’ Texts Target Students Ahead of £2.6bn Loan Payout
Fraudsters are sending fake alerts about altered bank details just before September's student maintenance loans land, hoping to…
Personal Finance
Employers Borrow 401(k) Strategies to Boost Health Savings Account Enrollment
A growing number of companies are automatically signing workers up for health savings accounts and contributing funds similar…
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Treasury Proposal Could Strip Tax-Exempt Status From Thousands of Private Schools
A new Treasury Department proposal targets the tax-exempt status of private colleges and schools, putting a widely used…
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401(k) and IRA Balances Reach Record Highs as More Savers Tap Retirement Funds Early
Fidelity's latest quarterly analysis shows retirement account balances climbing to new highs on the back of market gains,…
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Medicare Won’t Cover Most Long-Term Care — Here’s What Actually Pays
Many retirees mistakenly believe Medicare will cover nursing homes or extended personal care. Experts say the real options…
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Bond Market Sell-Off Deepens as Rising Rates and Deficits Rattle Investors
Treasury yields are climbing as government debt piles up and inflation fears grow, prompting fixed-income investors to rethink…
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Used Cars Under $20,000 Sell Fast, But Shrinking Supply Means Compromises
Affordable used vehicles still move quickly off dealer lots, but inflation has shrunk the share of inventory priced…
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Shoulder Season Travel Deals Are Disappearing as Demand Smooths Out Year-Round
The shoulder season once offered reliable discounts for travelers willing to avoid peak crowds, but that price gap…
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Dell Foundation to Deposit $250 into Eligible Trump Accounts Starting This Week
The Dell Foundation says qualifying children with Trump Accounts will begin receiving a $250 grant this week, adding…