Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020
The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.
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The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.
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Some people may consider donating embryos to researchers in light of Alabama’s I.V.F. ruling and in advance of other state actions. Would it be considered a charitable gift?
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Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.
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Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.
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Experts say high school seniors are more likely to go to college if they complete the financial aid form, but the state sees privacy issues with mandating it.
By Ann Carrns
More investment professionals will be required to act in their customers’ best interest when providing advice about their retirement money.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.
By Jordyn Holman and Ben Casselman
A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.
By Stefanos Chen and Adrienne Grunwald
The income-driven plan known as SAVE has reduced payments for millions of borrowers. Lawsuits by Republican-led states are seeking to upend it.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
The share of those paying the full advertised cost has declined over the last couple of decades, a new report found. Yet many don’t understand how much they’ll really pay.
By Ann Carrns
A nonprofit group called R.I.P. Medical Debt has relieved Americans of $11 billion in hospital bills. But that did not improve their mental health or their credit scores, a study found.
By Sarah Kliff
Some Vanderbilt students will have $100,000 in total expenses for the 2024-25 school year. The school doesn’t really want to talk about it.
By Ron Lieber
Should you fold or roll your clothes? Is a duffel bag better than a backpack or a bag with wheels? How to pack light and avoid checked-bag fees (not to mention lost luggage).
By Stephanie Rosenbloom
Charles Schwab stopped offering a 2 percent card years ago, and most banks don’t hand over more than 2 percent either.
By Ron Lieber
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.
By Elaine Glusac
The deal could save merchants $30 billion over five years. It would also allow them to adjust prices based on the costs of accepting different credit cards.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
The Labor Department’s latest push for a new fiduciary rule would protect investors’ retirement savings and require financial services providers to change.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
A financial firm told an account owner that it had turned over her money to the state. When she filed a claim, something strange happened.
By Ron Lieber
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Inflation is driving up the cost of materials and labor to repair roofs and cars. Adding to insurers’ costs is increased development in areas affected by severe storms.
By Ann Carrns
The incremental relief brings the canceled total to $143.6 billion for nearly four million Americans.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
A Minnesota couple’s vacation fell apart after a jet bridge accident and a code-share snafu led to two nights of failed connections.
By Seth Kugel
Taxes. Tuition. Cryptocurrency trading. Since 2008, Ron Lieber has answered hard-hitting questions about personal finance as the Your Money columnist.
By Sarah Bahr
Thousands of people receiving Social Security benefits have had their money diverted into criminal accounts. Here’s what to know.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
It has become harder for some borrowers to get affordable car loans as banks and dealerships face a rising number of delinquencies.
By Ann Carrns
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