personal-finance
Divorce, a $20K Education Promise, and Legal Obligations Explained
A mother asks whether her ex-husband is legally bound to use grandmother-gifted funds for their daughters' education after he refuses to pay.
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Ex-NFL Hopeful Turns Injury Into Financial Literacy Mission for Teens
Christopher Jackson's NFL dream ended before it began. Now he teaches high schoolers to open Roth IRAs and build long-term wealth.
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Key Financial Mistakes Adults Make in Their 30s and 40s
Decisions made in midlife around housing, education costs, and career earnings can shape retirement outcomes for decades to come.
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Couples Face Retirement Savings Gaps: What to Do Next
A husband with $2.2M saved discovers his wife has only $80K. Financial advisers say mismatched retirement savings are more common than couples realize.
personal-finance · NYT > Business
Workers Bear More of Rising Health Care Costs, Surveys Show
New survey data shows employers are passing higher health insurance premiums and deductibles to workers, forcing many to skip care.
personal-finance · NYT > Business
Mortgage Rates Hold Above 7%, Dragging Down Home Prices in Some Markets
The 30-year fixed mortgage eased slightly to 7.32%, but affordability remains strained and prices are softening in select markets.
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Partner Left $1M Home to Longtime Companion, Sparking Family Dispute
A person who lived rent-free for 17 years inherited a $1 million home, but the deceased's children allege undue influence.
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When Target-Date Funds May No Longer Serve Retirees Well
Target-date funds simplify saving but may fall short once retirement begins. Here's what investors should weigh.
personal-finance · NYT > Business
30-Year Mortgage Rate Reaches 7.4%, a 2023 High-Water Mark
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 7.4%, deepening affordability pressures for American homebuyers.
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Financial Habits in Your 20s Shape Retirement More Than Income
Early money decisions, not salary size, largely determine long-term financial security, according to new analysis.
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How Rising Interest Rates Hit Retirees: Winners and Losers
Higher borrowing costs cut both ways for retirees, creating financial winners and losers depending on how retirement income is structured.
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Decisions Made in Your 20s Shape Retirement More Than Income
Financial habits formed early in adulthood, not earnings levels, largely determine long-term wealth or debt, experts say.
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Couple Debates Retirement Savings vs. Vacation Home After $3M Inheritance
A $3 million inheritance has sparked a financial disagreement between spouses over priorities: a vacation property or long-term retirement security.
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Families Turn to Therapists to Navigate Inheritance Disputes
As trillions in wealth change hands across generations, some families are hiring therapists to manage the emotional and relational fallout of inheritance.
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Couple Splits Over $3M Inheritance: Vacation Home vs. Retirement
A wife wants to secure retirement after a $3M windfall; her husband eyes a vacation property. A financial dilemma plays out.