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What pause? Student-loan payments are already pouring in before October start — here’s the catch

After a more than three-year payment pause, the early start isn’t necessarily a sign that borrowers are flush with cash .

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Bankruptcies spiked in August — the post-COVID rebound ‘is becoming a reality’

Consumer bankruptcies increased during August in another sign that financial distress is growing for many people.

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Is there a subprime credit-card crisis on the horizon?

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Why the hottest sip of summer comes from Finland

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83,000 highchairs recalled over injury risk after 24 kids fell from faulty seats

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Personal-loan rates are half credit-card APRs. Is now the time to consolidate?

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Update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out an important security update

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‘She needs the money for care’: My 103-year-old grandmother’s adviser bought 5 bank stocks. She lost $300,000. Can I sue?

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Here’s why Wall Street may be overreacting about Apple’s China’s challenges

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Confused about how much to tip? Here is a detailed guide

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Retire to Arizona? Seriously?

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VinFast loses more than $140 billion in market cap in two weeks after week-long nosedive for EV maker

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Nio, Alibaba stocks drop as part of broad selloff in the ADS of China-based companies

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When a cardiologist invited his patients to walk with him in a local park, 100 people showed up. It was the beginning of a global program.

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Cruise travel is back but economic uncertainty may cool future demand

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I’m retiring at 65 with $2 million, an $850,000 home and $3,500 a month in Social Security. Should I follow the 4% rule if I don’t want to leave an inheritance?

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Worried about price increases and global supplies, this San Francisco chef is stocking up on rice

Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:34 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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Looking for a Scotch alternative? Try this Indian single-malt whisky.

Aug. 27, 2023 at 9:23 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Appliances: When to repair, when to replace, and how to ease the environmental impact

Aug. 25, 2023 at 5:02 a.m. ET by Liz Weston

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How smart shoppers can make the most of late summer and fall sales

Aug. 23, 2023 at 5:02 a.m. ET by Kimberly Palmer

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Why the American Express Platinum Card fee hike may really be about airport-lounge overcrowding

Aug. 21, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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6 creative ways to save more on school supplies

Aug. 21, 2023 at 5:03 a.m. ET by Craig Joseph

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Stop binge-watching and read your credit-card bills. Subscription services make lots of money when you’re not paying attention.

Aug. 19, 2023 at 9:34 a.m. ET by Andrew Keshner

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More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after 23 fires and $168,000 in property damage

Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:06 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy, Fed says. Here’s why.

Aug. 15, 2023 at 1:02 p.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan

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Why have frozen fruit and vegetable prices soared by almost 12% — but the cost of fresh produce has not?

Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:27 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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4 ways clutter costs you — like renting self-storage units for thousands of dollars a year

Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:05 a.m. ET by Nicole Lyn Pesce

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Sales-tax holidays: Here’s your state-by-state guide to tax-free back-to-school shopping through the end of summer

Aug. 13, 2023 at 10:09 a.m. ET by Emma Siskind

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Credit-card debt hits $1 trillion — that milestone comes at a very tricky time

Aug. 12, 2023 at 1:17 p.m. ET by Andrew Keshner

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The rising cost of childcare is making life impossible for parents. Use our calculator to track the expense where you live.

Aug. 12, 2023 at 9:40 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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Opinion You save; your partner spends. Don’t let money doom your relationship.

Aug. 12, 2023 at 9:37 a.m. ET by Brian Page

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Opinion I spent $10,000 renting a storage unit, but finally learned my lesson

Aug. 12, 2023 at 8:49 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Electric vehicles vs. gas-powered cars: Which one is cheaper to buy and own?

Aug. 12, 2023 at 8:42 a.m. ET by Leslie Albrecht

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The problems with cash-stuffing

Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:01 a.m. ET by Kimberly Palmer

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Americans are about to have $100 billion less to spend. Here’s what’s behind it.

Aug. 10, 2023 at 12:36 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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You just won the Mega Millions jackpot — what should you do next?

Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:49 a.m. ET by Nicole Lyn Pesce