How Stocks Can Be Quietly Stolen From Your I.R.A.

A retiree logged into his wife’s Roth I.R.A. to make a trade, and stumbled upon a crime scene.

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Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses

Rising use “is not a signal of satisfaction,” an author of a new report says. Rather, heavy users of the apps are under “financial strain.”

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What are your financial goals? We want to hear about them.

Inching toward a long-term money milestone can be full of highs and lows, and we want to come along for the ride.

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How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Social Security

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable.

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What Travelers Need to Know about Delaying Vacation Payments with B.N.P.L.

The pros and cons of buying travel on a layaway plan.

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For Investors, Government Shutdowns Haven’t Mattered. Is This Time Different?

Shutdowns have long been immaterial for the stock and bond markets, but there’s a risk now that a political confrontation could derail the economy.

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Social Security Workers Struggle to Meet Demand After DOGE Cuts

After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight.

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Five Pearls of Financial Wisdom from Jonathan Clements

Jonathan Clements, the longtime Wall Street Journal columnist, died this weekend. Here are some of his best ideas.

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How to Budget for a Splurge in an Uncertain Economy

In turbulent financial times, splurging on expensive vacations or fine dining may feel unwise. But with planning, people can still find ways to indulge.

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Why Won’t Some Colleges Publish Their Common Data Sets?

The Common Data Set can help prospective students know how much aid they could get to pay for college. Why don’t all schools provide it?

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