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Economic malaise tightens some consumers' pocketbooks
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 22, 2022
People feeling the effects of a slowing economy may consider cutting spending, says Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary.
The case for calculating climate risk into retirement plans
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Oct 5, 2022
Retirees may want to consider climate change risk when choosing a spot to settle down, says Chris Farrell.
What's behind Biden's income-driven repayment plan for student loans?
Sep 30, 2022
The proposal could be a step "toward a vastly simpler and lower-cost way to pay for higher education," says economics contributor Chris Farrell.
How many American workers are benefiting from employer retirement programs?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 21, 2022
A new study sheds light on how just under half of American workers aren't covered by employer health coverage.
Survey finds people are feeling worse about their own finances than they did a year ago
Apr 29, 2022
Price increases have a lot to do with how people see their finances at the moment, but people are also feeling more secure in their jobs.
What the Enron scandal taught us about investing
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Sep 30, 2021
"To get the full return of the stock market, you have to invest in all the stocks available, not just your own," says The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig.
The pandemic has changed how some parents talk to their kids about money
Jul 19, 2021
“There were a lot more opportunities to have some of these conversations," one dad tells us.
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Stop using credit cards, save more for retirement, and other 2020 financial resolutions
Jan 24, 2020
We asked, you answered. Six people share their financial resolutions for the new year.
Kelly Peeler: Taking on the Goliath of student loans ... via text
Jan 10, 2020
"There's a market to be the David versus the Goliath that's already there ... I like being the David."
Welcome to "Check Your Balance"
Sep 30, 2019
Where the economy, your personal life and your money meet.