The F.D.I.C. and other entities will protect most people’s bank and brokerage balances. But it’s as good a time as any for consumers to create other backstops.
Tag: Personal Finances
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Why Poverty Persists in America
A Pulitzer Prize-winning sociologist offers a new explanation for an intractable problem.
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Credit Card Points Are Being Paid For by the Poor
When you book a free hotel room using credit card rewards, poor consumers are ultimately footing the bill.
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Why Companies Are Pushing Premium Products With Higher Prices
Companies are trying to maintain fat profits as the economy changes, making “premiumization” their new favorite buzzword.
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Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town
Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.