How Retirement Rules Might (or Might Not) Change Under Trump
Readers had questions about individual retirement accounts, distributions and access to brokerage accounts if they moved away from the U.S. Here are some answers.
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I Tested the Latest FAFSA. It Works Fine. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
The rollout of the new student aid form last year was a debacle. This year’s beta testing has gone better. Next up: millions of users and a new administration.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal
Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.
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CreditTill Lauer Should Gay Couples Worry About Their Benefits Under Trump?
Readers had concerns about whether same-sex married couples and their protections would face new risks during a second Trump term.
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your money adviserWhy States Are Offering Workers at Private Companies Access to I.R.A.s
With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement.
By Ann Carrns
Travel 101How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card
Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision.
By Elaine Glusac
What Will Happen to Social Security After Trump Takes Office?
Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?
Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.
By Jeanna Smialek and Danielle Kaye
Frugal TravelerFewer Crowds, Bargain Prices: ‘Quiet Season’ Cruising in the Mediterranean
Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.
By Elaine Glusac
your money adviserOlder Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025
Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.
By Ann Carrns
Your moneyIn a Perfect World, We’d Eliminate Expense Reports. We’re Getting Closer.
We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different.
By Ron Lieber
your money adviserExpect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year
Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.
By Ann Carrns
Swindled SavingsThey’re Giving Scammers All Their Money. The Kids Can’t Stop Them.
One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
your moneyReaders Shared Hacks for Cheaper Teen Car Insurance. Do They Work?
Here’s what could happen if you don’t tell your insurer about any teenage drivers in your family — or try to get a separate policy for them altogether.
By Ron Lieber
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