Ron Lieber
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Social Security Numbers Reportedly Stolen in Hack: What to Know
Hackers may have gained access to the private information of millions of people from a background check company called National Public Data. Should you be...
When the Stock Market Drops, Stay Calm and Do Nothing
There is no reason to think that you can predict what will happen in the markets in the next few hours or in the near...
Why Paper Checks Refuse to Die
It’s hard to avoid hassle — or fraud — when you’re required to pay with paper and ink. Here’s why checks persist and why some...
Jonathan Clements, Longtime Personal Finance Columnist, Has Cancer
Jonathan Clements, a longtime personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has a lot of savings. He’s not mad that a fatal illness will...
Investing Can Be Boring. Some Financial Advisers Prefer It That Way.
For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.
How to Get a Refund When Your Airline’s Wi-Fi Is Terrible
We compiled shortcuts and links for every big U.S. carrier — and some little-known tips that should make it easier to get your money back.
When a Bank Rescinds a Job Offer Because It Canceled Your Credit Card
Last year, JPMorgan Chase wanted to pay Mansoor Shams a low-six-figure salary to work in a marketing role. Then it reviewed his account activity.
How a Retirement Withdrawal Can Lead to a Perjury Conviction
A prominent lawyer was recently sentenced to home confinement for falsely claiming hardship to withdraw funds. How desperate must you be to take money out?
The High-Class Problem That Comes With Home Equity
You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.
Can You Make Your Investment Portfolio Reflect Your Values?
Forget about endowments and their holdings and divestment for a minute. What do you stand for, and how can you make your portfolio reflect that?