One proponent argues that fiscal fasting pushes people to confront their spending habits. But other financial experts prefer a more consistent approach to budgeting.
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Time is the secret ingredient of investing, a market veteran says. Over many decades, diversified stock index funds have produced extraordinary results.
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They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.
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A traveler who used his American Express card’s collision damage waiver got stuck paying nearly $1,300 because of a missing document. Whose fault was it?
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Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices.
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A patient went to his eye doctor for a routine checkup. Why was he charged for surgery after his doctor removed an eyelash?
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From the new to the classic, from the affordable to the exorbitant, here are six getaways where you can find some peace and quiet.
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A new study finds that tenants who pay their rent on time can see “significant increases” if the payments are reported to credit bureaus.
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The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls. Unless Congress acts, those drops could lead to payment cuts in eight years.
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The price jump is part of an ongoing shift for credit card companies and airlines toward premium rewards and high-end travelers.
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The university seems to have misjudged what some families would pay. Next year, maybe applicants should play their own game of chicken with such schools.
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A small decline in interest rates on federal loans for next school year is the first in five years. It comes amid turmoil in student loan and financial aid programs.
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Regulators under President Trump are taking a neutral position on crypto, retreating from the Biden administration’s more cautionary stance.
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To the chagrin of bartenders, many 20-something bargoers prefer to close out and pay after every single drink, no matter how many they might order during an outing.
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Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage.
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How falling airfares and foreign exchange rates influence where to look for deals this summer.
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With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.
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A thief stole 401(k) checks out of the mail. But why was Paychex, a major industry player, using paper at all given how often check fraud happens?
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An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.
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Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions.
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