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‘We just want this to be settled’: My sister-in-law emptied my late mother-in-law’s home. How do we stop our family from pillaging her estate?
Dear Quentin, My mother-in-law passed away almost two years ago, and her house has remained empty since then. Immediately after…
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‘Timing couldn’t be worse’: Inflation is easing, but more people are using credit cards for unexpected expenses — and the next Fed meeting will raise borrowing costs
A record number of people say they would need to pay for an unplanned $1,000 expense by using their credit…
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The Fair Tax Act, explained: what to know about the Republican plan for a national sales tax, decentralized IRS
John Miller | iStock | Getty Images A group of House Republicans are revisiting the Fair Tax Act, which would…
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Here are 5 things to know about filing a tax return this year
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images This is an excerpt from the Personal Finance team’s weekly Twitter Space, “This week,…
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Think you know where interest rates are headed? Here’s some advice
Think you know which way interest rates are headed? Think again. I’m referring to what is perhaps the most important…
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What is a ‘rolling recession’ and how does it affect consumers? Economic experts explain
By most measures, the U.S. economy is in solid shape. Although the first half of 2022 started off with negative…
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U.S. consumer sentiment strengthens in final January reading
The numbers: U.S. consumer sentiment improved in late January to 64.9, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer…
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For the first time in decades, the average renter spends 30% of their income on housing. The White House has unveiled a plan to help.
We want to hear from readers who have stories to share about the effects of increasing costs and a changing…
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Rent prices have dropped the most in these 5 U.S. metros. Why it’s cheaper to rent than buy in many markets
Colorful cafe bars at the iconic Beale Street music and entertainment district of downtown Memphis, Tennessee. benedek | iStock |…
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Want an ‘average’ retirement lifestyle? You’ll need more than $1 million in these cities
What does it take to have an average lifestyle in nearly 40% of the 384 U.S. metropolitan areas? More than…
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