October 11, 2023, 7:33am Business
The return of federal student loan bills may feel like a bad dream. And if poor guidance from your servicer, an incorrect balance or other account errors keep you up at night, consider filing a complaint. Read story
October 10, 2023, 7:37am Business
Traditional money-saving advice may not cut it if you live in one of America’s most expensive cities or urban areas. Residents of New York City, San Francisco, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Orange County, California, among others, are paying much more than the national average for housing, utilities, groceries,… Read story
October 9, 2023, 7:38am Business
The amount of wealth millennials and Gen Xers stand to inherit from their parents and grandparents almost defies comprehension: According to Cerulli Associates, a Boston-based research and consulting firm, $84.4 trillion in wealth will be transferred between 2021 and 2045, primarily from baby boomer households to younger generations. Read story
October 8, 2023, 6:00am Business
When everyone expects a soft landing, brace for impact. That’s the lesson of recent economic history — and it’s an uncomfortable one for the U.S. right now. Read story
October 7, 2023, 5:26am Business
The main hazard in telling a big story through the eyes of its main participant is the need to rely on his version as the honest truth. Read story
October 6, 2023, 7:31am Business
If you or a loved one can no longer live safely at home, assisted living may be the answer. Residents typically live in their own rooms or apartments and get housekeeping services, meals and help with personal care. Read story
October 4, 2023, 7:40am Business
For devoted Disney fans, there’s often no better treat than spending Halloween at its theme parks — and more specifically, at its after-hours parties, where visitors can trick-or-treat through Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and watch a Halloween-exclusive parade, among other experiences. Read story
October 3, 2023, 7:56am Business
“Two is better than one” is an old adage that translates to finances, too. Two incomes can go much further than one, especially between married couples. Read story
September 30, 2023, 5:41am Business
The housing shortage is probably not news to anyone who’s looked to buy a new home recently. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the supply of homes for sale in the U.S. — typically measured in months of housing supply — reached a record low of just 1.6… Read story
September 27, 2023, 7:37am Business
Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis from KFF, a health policy nonprofit — and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees voluntarily switch plans. But a 2020 analysis of Medicare Advantage plan choices by the National Bureau of Economic Research… Read story
