Worried About Market Turmoil Under Trump? Look to the Past.
Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.
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A Donor Gave Graduates a Big Cash Gift. Why Didn’t They All Get One?
A billionaire gave $1,000 to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates in May. The catch? You had to be there.
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First-Class Upgrades: How to Score a Sweeter Seat
Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost? Here are some tips.
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Jimmy Carter Was Right About Materialism but, Alas, Wrong About Us
“Too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption,” he said in his 1979 “Crisis of Confidence” speech. If only we had listened.
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How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Your Financial Goals for Success
Don’t give up on resolving to do better, psychologists and personal finance experts say. The key is to reframe the way you think about it.
By Ann Carrns
your money adviserTired of Tipping? Holidays May Be the Exception.
Consumers have said they are confused and frustrated with tipping expectations generally. But, one expert says, “people generally want to feel more generous around the holidays.”
By Ann Carrns
your money adviserIt’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.
By Ann Carrns
‘Junk Fees’ or ‘Unbundling’? Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Costs.
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.
By Amelia Nierenberg
Black Friday Used to Be Fun. Now, Many Shoppers Would Rather Sleep In.
Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.
By Mike Dang
Frugal TravelerCheap Flights, Half-Price Cruises: This Travel Tuesday, Deals Abound
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
By Elaine Glusac
your moneyI Tested the Latest FAFSA. It Works Fine. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
The rollout of the new student aid form last year was a debacle. This year’s beta testing has gone better. Next up: millions of users and a new administration.
By Ron Lieber
your money adviserHigh-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal
Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.
By Ann Carrns
Should Gay Couples Worry About Their Benefits Under Trump?
Readers had concerns about whether same-sex married couples and their protections would face new risks during a second Trump term.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
How Retirement Rules Might (or Might Not) Change Under Trump
Readers had questions about individual retirement accounts, distributions and access to brokerage accounts if they moved away from the U.S. Here are some answers.
By Ron Lieber
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