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American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Deceptive Marketing Claims

The New York Times Your Money - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 20:34
The Justice Department said the company misrepresented its credit card rewards and fees and made false claims about the tax benefits of its wire transfer products.
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Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You

The New York Times Your Money - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 06:00
When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.
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How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

The New York Times Your Money - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 13:28
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
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Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead

The New York Times Your Money - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 06:01
Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals.
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Investing in Stocks and Bonds Will Be Trickier Under Trump

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 01/10/2025 - 19:32
Sizzling returns may well continue, but our columnist suggests that it would be wise to prepare for the next storm.
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Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 01/10/2025 - 10:00
More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.
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Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?

The New York Times Your Money - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 15:56
Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.
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A Billionaire Gave $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates. Some Missed Out.

The New York Times Your Money - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 23:34
A billionaire gave $1,000 to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates in May. The catch? You had to be there.
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How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 01/03/2025 - 06:00
The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.
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Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 01/03/2025 - 06:00
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.
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How to Score an Upgrade to First Class on Your Next Flight

The New York Times Your Money - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 14:47
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

The New York Times Your Money - Mon, 12/30/2024 - 13:23
“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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Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?

The New York Times Your Money - Thu, 12/26/2024 - 10:57
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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How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances

The New York Times Your Money - Sat, 12/21/2024 - 06:01
Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.
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Wall St. Is Making Irrelevant Predictions, Again

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 12/20/2024 - 17:19
Optimistic guesses about the future are not forecasts, our columnist says.
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How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Financial Goals for Success

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 12/20/2024 - 10:00
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.
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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

The New York Times Your Money - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 13:01
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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Holiday Tipping Guide: Whom to Tip, and How Much

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 10:00
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.”
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The Fed Is Stuck Fighting the Last War

The New York Times Your Money - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 10:00
Mired in a battle to contain surging prices, the central bank also needs to be nimble enough for the economic downturns to come, our columnist says.
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