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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.
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Help! We Got to the Gate in the Nick of Time, but Missed Our Flight.

A California couple rushed through Heathrow to catch their connecting flight, arriving with minutes to spare. But British Airways had already given away their seats.
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A Longer Life Can Lead to Financial Concerns, and More Questions

With Americans living ever longer lives, the age-old worry of outliving savings has become more pronounced.
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The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.
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‘No Essay’ College Scholarships May Have Unseen Strings Attached

Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
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It’s Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.

Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.
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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.
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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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Why Stocks and Bonds Are Responding Differently to the Iran War

Stock investors are betting that companies will make enormous profits, despite the war. But investors in bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, have other concerns.
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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.
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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.
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For Many Pro Athletes, Post-Career Financial Worries Loom Large

The tennis player Mackenzie McDonald has earned well up to this point, but high expenses and a short career timeline have prompted him, and others, to search for a backup plan.
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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.
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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.
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Can Spending More Improve Your Health and Prolong Your Life?

The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?
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How a Systems Glitch at Fidelity Caused One Woman’s Savings to Disappear

Fidelity Investments notified a customer that her phone number and email address had been removed from her profile. When she logged in, her accounts and savings were nowhere to be found.
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How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
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Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors

The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy.
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Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight

Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
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Trump Wants Private Equity and Crypto Accessible in 401(k)s. There Are Risks.

Alternative investments could appear on some 401(k) menus in the year ahead. Here’s what that means for investors.
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