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Money in College Savings Accounts Can Now Go Toward Retirement

But there are caveats to moving the money into Roth I.R.A.s, and the government still has to issue guidelines about the option.

I.R.S. to Begin Trial of Its Own Free Tax-Filing System

Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria. But the agency’s plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies.

Now May Be the Time to Lock In High Interest Rates on Your Savings

Rates on C.D.s are the highest they’ve been in years. But the Fed is signaling that it may cut its borrowing costs next year, and...

More States Now Require Financial Literacy Classes in High Schools

The surge in offerings is a response to the pandemic, which revealed glaring income inequality, as well as inflation and the resumption of student loan...

Open Enrollment Begins for Affordable Care Act Health Plans

Pandemic-era help with the monthly insurance premium costs continues through 2025.

The Rising Costs of Owning a Car

Everything is going up — buying, financing, insurance and maintenance. The average annual cost of ownership, by one estimate, is $12,000.

Why Some Ex-Workers at Bed Bath & Beyond Face 401(k) Losses

Federal law generally protects retirement savings when a company files for bankruptcy. But that’s not always the case.

Tips for Canceling Online Subscriptions

It’s easy to sign up but not always so easy to stop a service. The F.T.C. is proposing rules to change that.

Overdraft Fees Are Dwindling, Study Finds

But the share of people paying the fees remains unchanged, and they’re often among the most financial vulnerable.

You Can Still File Your 2019 Taxes if You’re Due a Refund

The forms were originally due in the early days of the pandemic. The I.R.S. estimates that 1.5 million people are owed money, but they must...
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