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$300 for a New Checking Account? Banks Offer Bonuses to Attract Customers.
Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.”
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Phony Romeos? Email Threats? Dissecting the Anatomy of an Online Scam.
In a series for the Business desk, a reporter is chasing down sophisticated online scams that target Americans, particularly older adults.
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CreditDanny Miller Navient Reaches $120 Million Student Loan Settlement With Consumer Watchdog
The company has been banned from servicing federal student loans and must pay $100 million to harmed borrowers, as well as a $20 million penalty.
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Nvidia Holds the Key to the Market. But Is It Worth This Much?
One of the hazards of buying individual stocks is that their current price may have little to do with their fundamental value, our columnist says.
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Travel Docs Update: Online Passport Renewal and Digital Driver’s Licenses
New options have arrived, for both U.S. passports and driver’s licenses, that may give travelers more flexibility.
By Christine Chung
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage After the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut?
People who bought homes in the past two years may want to seek a lower interest rate. Here’s how to think it through — and how to shop.
By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard
Tripped UpHelp! My $1,988 Spring Break Rental Was Canceled at the Last Minute.
A family reserved an eight-night Vrbo in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the owner canceled the day before the trip. Finding a comparable place was stressful and cost over $4,000 more; Vrbo wouldn’t make up the full difference.
By Seth Kugel
Cheaper Mortgages and Car Loans: Lower Rates Are on the Horizon
With the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, some borrowing costs have begun to ease — signs that loans may become cheaper in the near future.
By Karl Russell
What the Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for Five Areas of Your Financial Life
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard
swindled savingsLured by a Promising Job, He Was Forced to Scam People
A Ugandan man named Jalil Muyeke traveled to Thailand for a promising job opportunity. He ended up being trafficked into a cybercrime operation.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
your money adviserHow to Handle the Delay in the Release of the FAFSA Form
The student financial aid application is expected to be ready by Dec. 1, two months later than usual. Experts offer some tips on what to do in the meantime.
By Ann Carrns
Your Hotel Is on Strike. What Should You Do?
With hotel chains and union members locked in a dispute over wages and working conditions, strikes could continue to disrupt travel in major U.S. destinations. Here’s what to know.
By Derek M. Norman
your money adviserIs It Better to Stay on Your Parents’ Health Care Plan or Enroll in an Employer’s?
For young adults, the choice isn’t always a straightforward one.
By Ann Carrns
Biden’s Student Debt Plan Is in Limbo. Confused? Here Are Some Answers.
The president’s student loan repayment plan remains suspended after a Supreme Court ruling. Here’s what that means for borrowers.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
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