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Higher Savings Rates? Don't Expect Them Soon.

The Fed will probably begin raising interest rates in March, but rates paid to depositors are likely to rise at a slower pace. Here are...

Thousands of Students Missing Out on College Grants, Study Finds

The number of students filling out the Fafsa form has fallen in the pandemic, and the form is used to determine who gets federal Pell...

More Companies Consider Helping Workers Pay Student Loans

Employers see the aid as part of a bid to attract workers, especially as the federal pause on student loan payments ends on May 1.

How I Cut My Family’s Cable and Streaming Bill by $170

After I realized we were paying more than $400 a month, I knew I had to do something. Here’s what I learned.

Tax Season 2022: What to Know About Child Credit and Stimulus Payments

First, look in your mailbox for two letters the I.R.S. is sending this month. Make sure the numbers the agency is listing for pandemic aid...

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Loans May Soon Play Bigger Role in Credit Scores

The credit-rating companies argue that reporting of on-time payments can help shoppers build a credit history. But consumer experts note that late or missed payments...

Holiday Tipping Guide 2021: Who and How Much

Who should be on your list — from babysitters to deliverers to restaurant servers — and the typical size of the gift.

There’s Still Time to Get a Tax Break for Donations to Charity

Through the end of this year, you can take a deduction of up to $600 on your 2021 taxes, even if you don’t itemize.

Why Do Christmas Trees Cost More This Year?

There are fewer tree farms these days, and some were hit by severe weather. Plus, both real and fake trees have been affected by higher...

Leasing a Car? Here's Why You Can Get a Good Deal if You Buy.

People who leased their cars before the pandemic can probably buy their vehicles at the end of the lease for much less than the going...