Business/Consumer Services
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The U.S. stock market suffers ugly Black Friday selloff. Here are the biggest losers (and the winners).
Wall Street stocks skidded sharply lower on Black Friday as investors reacted to fresh travel bans resulting from the discovery…
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Drawing attention to the debt people face in the criminal justice system — by canceling it
Hello and welcome back to MarketWatch’s Extra Credit column, a weekly look at the news through the lens of debt.…
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‘I’m a proud, unvaccinated Trump supporter. Two of my siblings have not spoken to me in a decade. Should I cut them out of my $7 million estate?’
My wife and I were unable to have children and we both had successful careers. We retired just before the…
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3 ways practicing gratitude can help your financial well-being this holiday season
Greed and fear are two states of mind sometimes associated with making money, investment decisions and wealth building strategies. This…
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The No. 1 shopping scam this holiday season
It’s an oldie, but a baddie. Supply-chain issues and shortages of certain electronics, toys and other products, the holiday season…
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I became the black sheep of the family after my mother died. How do I tactfully ask my grandmother if I’m still included in her will?
When I was a teenager, my mother was terminally ill. During that time, I remember a few family meetings with…
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Fed up with customer service? Here’s how to make your complaint count.
It’s easy to assume retirees are demanding customers. If they’re dissatisfied with a purchase, they won’t hesitate to complain—loudly and…
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Are you a financial cheater? Over 40% of Americans say they’ve deceived their partners about money
One of the biggest challenges couples face is the decision to merge their finances. That choice can have major repercussions…
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I own a condo and want to leave it to my daughter when I die. How can I make sure she can afford to maintain it?
Dear MarketWatch, I’m not planning on crossing over anytime soon; however, I’m at the age where I need to get…
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Anti-tax extremist hid his fortune from the IRS while living on food stamps, government says
It may take a while, but the taxman always cometh. An Oregon computer consultant who owned millions of dollars worth…
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