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You Have Some Options for Dealing With Rising Property Taxes

The average bill rose 3 percent last year, in part because of higher tax rates. There are ways to try to reduce what you owe, experts say.
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Help! An Airport Cart Left Me at the Wrong Gate, and Now I’m Out $1,300.

An airline agent’s attempt at a good deed went astray when it caused a 90-year-old traveler to miss his flight. Who should pay for his hotel and meals?
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This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.

Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.
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Why Your Paycheck Feels Smaller

Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, explains why wages are not keeping up with inflation and what that means for American workers and the economy.
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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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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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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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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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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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Baggage Fees Are Up. Here’s How to Avoid Them.

Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
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Looking for a College Scholarship on Social Media Sites? Buyer, Beware.

Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need to do their own research.
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