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Editorial Boer War, medal struck in honor of those who gave their lives for king and fatherland, Bronze medal. Front: helmeted soldier stabs sword in sheath, in the background towards the harbor marching army column and rising sun, in which the word PAX is writt...
Editorial Inflation and tight supplies are the big reasons Christmas trees cost more this year. Still, there are some things you can do to keep the price down and still have a natural tree. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial The overturning of political norms is testing the limits of an established and generally dependable forecasting model that relies solely on economics. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial There are signs that the pause on payments and interest on most federal student loans will be extended past the end of this month. But the details on loan forgiveness remain unclear. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial While some of their worst features of adjustable-rate mortgages are gone, their rates may still rise considerably over time. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial Known as a “mini-tender,” the bid is usually for a price below market value. Such offers tend to fly under regulators’ radar. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial More than half of the debt that appears on credit reports as being in collection stems from medical bills, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial It’s tax-filing season, and whether you go to an accountant or use online tax software, filing a return can be expensive. But there are free options. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial The Fed will probably begin raising interest rates in March 2022, but rates paid to depositors are likely to rise at a slower pace. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial 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 can hurt. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial Home heating bills are expected to be significantly higher this winter, but there’s still time to take steps to make your living space more energy-efficient and hold down costs. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial Despite the popularity of mobile apps promising easy access to credit information, obtaining free, bona fide credit scores remains a challenge for consumers, according to a new analysis. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Time)
Editorial The government has been urging people to create online Social Security accounts. But most haven’t, which means they can’t regularly check for errors. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial The latest version of the form known as the FAFSA, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will become available online on Oct. 1, 2021, for aid awarded for the 2022-23 academic year. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial Most flood coverage is offered through a federal program, though some insurers offer extra insurance for sump pump failure. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial Digital tools have the potential to be a “catalyst” for financial education, particularly among young people. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial For some students, their parents’ health insurance coverage may be the better choice. The Affordable Care Act is also an option. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial As part of the government’s pandemic relief effort, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is paying up to $9,000 per death for COVID-related funeral expenses. (Thomas Fuchs/The New York Times)
Editorial Boer War, medal struck in honor of those who gave their lives for king and fatherland, Bronze medal. Front: helmeted soldier stabs sword in sheath, in the background towards the harbor marching army column and rising sun, in which the word PAX is writt...