How to Protect 529 College Savings in Case of Divorce or Death
Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.
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How Your Friend Group Influences How You Spend and Save
Our spending habits are often influenced by our social circles. You can help shape what it looks like.
My Partner’s Irresponsible Mother Asked Him to Guarantee Her Lease. Help!
A reader worries that her partner could be jeopardizing their future life together by helping out relatives he knows to be terrible with money.
Personal Finances
Student Loan Repayments Are Being Overhauled. What Borrowers Should Know.
Starting July 1, millions of borrowers will need to choose from a new menu of repayment options as the Trump administration enacts major changes to the student loan system.
Sethi, Ramit
A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.
Personal Finances
How Brandeis Is Trying to Change College Shopping
A new tool on the university’s website tells you what the first year “will” cost if you get in.
Rebates and Refunds
You May Be Owed a Tax Refund From the Covid Era
A court ruling found that the I.R.S. shouldn’t have charged penalties and interest during the pandemic. But the government may appeal the decision.
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Utility Bills Are Likely to Be Higher This Summer. Here’s What You Can Do.
The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.
Personal Finances
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Retirement Accounts
Nearly half of private-sector workers do not have access to workplace plans. The order would make it easier for them to find and open accounts.
Pensions and Retirement Plans
Readers Share Stories on How to Prepare for a Longer Life
We asked Times readers to share their best advice for a safe, satisfying and financially comfortable life — no matter how old you are or how long you live.
Longevity
Hoping the Last Check Bounces … and Other Financial Approaches to a Long Life
Americans are increasingly dealing with a dilemma: How to balance a long life with having enough money to live it happily.
Personal Finances
Filing a College Financial Aid Appeal? You May Not Get an Answer by May 1
Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind.