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Employers Can Now Enroll Workers in Some Emergency Savings Accounts
But many companies are spurning the “clunky” legal requirements for accounts linked to retirement plans. Instead, some have stand-alone rainy day offerings.
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How Some Families Are Breaking the Rules to Complete the FAFSA
Experts are already encouraging students and parents to exchange usernames and passwords to expedite aid applications. One problem: It’s not legal.
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How FAFSA Changes Affect Multiple Family Members in College
The federal financial aid formula used to give a break to families with two or more children in college at a time. That’s gone now, and some schools may not fill the gap.
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F.T.C. Warns Dozens of Funeral Homes to Provide Accurate Costs to Callers
The agency said an “undercover phone sweep” of more than 250 homes found that 38 failed to provide prices or supplied inconsistent prices in separate calls.
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A New Perk for Some Student Loan Borrowers: A 401(k) Match
Legislation that went into effect this year makes it easier for student loan borrowers to save for retirement while paying down their debt.
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How to Save Money Traveling in 2024
Frugal strategies — like traveling where the dollar is strong and sampling unsung destinations — help make the most of your budget.
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Paris Olympics 2024: What to Expect for Tickets, Hotels and Travel
Want a prime spot to watch 10,000 athletes float by on the Seine or to catch beach volleyball in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower? Get ready for sticker shock.
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More Tenants Can Now Add Rent Payments to Their Credit Score
Policymakers view the reporting of an on-time pattern as a way to reduce disparities in homeownership.
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Bitcoin E.T.F.s Come With Risks. Here’s What You Should Know.
Federal regulators have made it easier for everyday investors to buy funds that track the price of Bitcoin, using traditional brokerage accounts. Most financial advisers remain skeptical.
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Even if They Didn’t Apply, Some Students Get College Admission Offers
“Direct admission” is increasingly being offered to high school seniors who meet minimum academic qualifications. The participating schools are eager for more applicants.
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How AI Could Change Travel in 2024
As artificial intelligence improves and expands its reach, expect new ways to book online, fewer snags at the airport and, possibly, more expensive tickets.
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I.R.S. to Begin Trial of Its Own Free Tax-Filing System
Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria. But the agency’s plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies.
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Using Your Phone While Traveling Abroad: Tips to Avoid Roaming Fees
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of any trip abroad. How you can use maps, social media and more without racking up international roaming fees.
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