December 4, 2023, 7:50am Business
In his early 20s, Chris Chen’s nephew dreamed of becoming a professional photographer, but to pursue that dream, he needed equipment that cost over $5,000. His nephew worked hard to save $1,500, then his maternal grandmother provided an additional $750. Chen, a certified financial planner in Newton, Massachusetts, covered the… Read story
December 3, 2023, 6:00am Business
The last time I watched TV ads was in my dentist’s office. Read story
December 3, 2023, 5:13am Business
Myths and canards about Social Security and its supposed fiscal troubles have steadily proliferated over the years. But it’s rare to find them all concentrated in one place as they were in a recent article on the online news site Slate. Read story
December 2, 2023, 5:28am Business
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December 2, 2023, 5:08am Business
When you stop working for a living and have to rely on your savings to fund your retirement, it can be stressful. No longer do you have the safety of your next paycheck to tide you over. You’ll need to have your finances for the next couple decades (or more)… Read story
November 29, 2023, 7:52am Business
Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form of alternative lodging. No longer just rows of bunk beds, some hostels now offer private rooms and amenities like rooftop pools and spas. Read story
November 28, 2023, 7:45am Business
Marketing ads, family functions and holiday gift-giving culture can make it feel impossible not to spend, or for some, overspend. According to a 2023 survey from NerdWallet, around half of Americans (52%) incurred credit card debt when shopping for gifts during the holidays last year, and almost a third (31%)… Read story
November 27, 2023, 5:22am Business
Some types of credit cards are easier to qualify for than the rest, either because they require collateral or because they come with limitations. Falling into the latter category are store credit cards, which can only be used within a single type of store or a family of stores. That… Read story
November 25, 2023, 6:00am Business
A funny thing happened in the wake of the United Auto Workers’ recent contract settlements with major auto companies . Read story
November 22, 2023, 7:33am Business
When the Social Security Administration calls, you pick up. But between October 2022 and June 2023, more than 55,000 people who answered calls from what they thought was the government agency said they were scammed. Read story
