Black Friday car deals are hard to come by even as prices ease. Here’s what to expect
Newsday Llc | Newsday | Getty Images There was a time when Black Friday in the car-selling business meant a flurry of big sales events...
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‘This is such an obvious opportunity’: New Goodwill store goes live online with a Picasso print, designer handbags and other treasures
Whether consumers are looking to save or are hunting for a buried treasure, the resale business is booming. During the Covid pandemic, secondhand stores such as...
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Buyers need a six-figure income to afford a ‘typical’ home, report finds. Here’s how to reduce the cost
It’s no secret that it’s a tough market for prospective home buyers. In October, U.S. buyers needed to earn $107,281 to afford the median monthly...
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Taylor Swift public ticket sale on Friday is canceled, Ticketmaster says. But the secondary market can be ‘buyer beware’
Taylor Swift accepts an award onstage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on Nov. 13, 2022 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Kevin Mazur | Wireimage |...
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It’s been a rough year for crypto — but investors still may have a tax bill. Here’s how to prepare
After a rough year for cryptocurrency, taxes may not be a top priority for digital currency investors battered by steep losses. But the falling crypto...
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Here are 4 ways to take advantage of your health-care expenses before the end of the year
ronnachaipark | iStock | Getty Images Health-care expenses can often be unpredictable and unwelcome. However, depending on your situation, there may be strategies you can...
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Massachusetts voters approve ‘millionaire tax.’ What it means for the wealthy
If you make more than $1 million a year in Massachusetts, you may soon be subject to a “millionaire tax” approved by voters this week...
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Auto loan delinquencies rise as loan-accommodation programs end
With inflation cutting into the budgets of Americans, a growing percentage of people with auto loans are struggling to make their monthly payments. TransUnion, which...
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6 health insurance terms you need to know as open enrollment begins
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images It’s open enrollment season, the time each year when millions of American workers and retirees must choose a...
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5 key personal finance issues this midterm election season — and what they mean for your wallet
As Americans head to the polls, several key personal finance issues are weighing on voters’ minds and wallets. This week, the Federal Reserve enacted its...
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Here’s what the inverted yield curve means for your portfolio
Catherine Yeulet | Getty Images What the inverted yield curve means Generally, longer-term bonds pay more than bonds with shorter maturities. Since longer-maturity bonds are...
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‘Your loved ones will already be in a state of trauma.’ The ramifications of dying without a will
C.j. Burton | The Image Bank | Getty Images What happens if a loved one dies without a will? Millions of us are bound to...