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Hasbro to Cut 1,100 Jobs as Weak Toy Sales Persist

The announcement that the toymaker was eliminating nearly 17 percent of its work force came during the critical holiday shopping season.

Hasbro to Cut 1,100 Jobs as Weak Toy Sales Persist

The announcement that the toymaker was eliminating nearly 17 percent of its work force came during the critical holiday shopping season.

Check Fraud Is Rising and the Thieves Are Winning

Although check usage has declined in the last couple of decades, check fraud has risen sharply, creating a problem for banks — and customers trying...

Sex Workers Have Been Shunned by Banks, Even When Their Work Is Legal

Financial service companies often avoid what they deem high-risk industries like adult entertainment. When workers lose their accounts, they are left with few options.

What Fed Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.

Social Security Benefits Will Rise by 3.2 Percent in 2024

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries, from retirees to disabled workers, will receive the cost-of-living adjustment, which is far less than last year’s but still higher...

What Happens if You Miss Your Student Loan Payments

Missed payments will be reported as a forbearance rather than as delinquencies. But your credit score could still be affected.

Why Car Insurance Costs Are Rising for New York Drivers

Policyholders should check the details of their auto insurance, which will automatically enroll them in extra spousal coverage — even if they’re single.

What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.

What to Know About the New Student Loan Repayment Plan

The Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, will reduce payments for millions of borrowers and more will qualify for $0 payments.