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Latino households are growing their wealth. Here’s how.

The progress comes amid a persistent racial and ethnic wealth gap

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The Cybertruck’s best trick could be driving sales of this other Tesla model instead

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Why Subway and other restaurant chains are giving out free cookies today

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$88 for a Christmas tree? 5 ways to save money on your holiday tree.

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Package theft: How to get a refund if your delivery from Amazon, Walmart or other sellers gets stolen

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Why bother buying holiday gifts? Just follow the ‘Seinfeld’ rule and give cash.

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Taylor Swift is Time’s person of the year. Here’s why she’s also been a big financial story in 2023.

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At 65, I thought I could eat whatever I wanted — until I woke up in the ICU

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My late brother’s three children say they should receive the same annual monetary gifts their grandmother gives to her other children. Are they entitled?

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How to (legally) avoid taxes when selling a house

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‘Low-paying jobs are the economy’s way of saying you should get a better job’: I’ve decided to stop tipping, except at restaurants. Am I wrong?

NIO’s stock rises on report of plans to spin out battery unit

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I’m 60, retired and have $550K in cash and $1.5M invested in a mix of balanced and conservative funds. I’m drawing down 3% a year, but wondering: Am I doing OK or do I need a pro to help?

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We have $3 million in real estate, which brings in $70,000 a year. Could I make the same income investing in stocks and bonds?

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How to gift stocks and bonds this holiday season

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Here’s who could be eligible for student-loan forgiveness under the Biden administration’s latest plan

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‘Wealth is really relative in the eyes of the beholder.’ You may not be as rich (or poor) as you think.

Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:38 p.m. ET by Morey Stettner

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What Apple Card users need to know about Apple’s potential breakup with Goldman Sachs

Dec. 2, 2023 at 10:43 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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Why are Shein’s clothes so cheap? Some shoppers want the answer — and so do a lot of critics

Dec. 2, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. ET by Hannah Erin Lang

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Favoring 5% savings accounts and CDs over stocks now? Think again.

Dec. 2, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. ET by Andrew Keshner

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Using buy now, pay later this holiday shopping season? Watch out for these potential pitfalls.

Nov. 29, 2023 at 11:13 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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It’s Giving Tuesday: Nonprofits are ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Americans break spending records this holiday shopping season

Nov. 28, 2023 at 10:46 a.m. ET by Andrew Keshner

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Are you qualified to be a DIY financial adviser? Answer these 3 questions to find out.

Nov. 25, 2023 at 12:28 p.m. ET by Morey Stettner

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Americans did a record amount of shopping on Thanksgiving. Here’s what they bought.

Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:26 a.m. ET by Leslie Albrecht

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Buy toys on Sunday and electronics on Monday: How to time your Black Friday weekend shopping to snag the best deals

Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:13 a.m. ET by Zoe Han

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This Black Friday, watch out for restocking fees at Best Buy and stricter return policies at many stores

Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:58 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan

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Signing up for a store credit card for Black Friday discounts? Think twice — especially this year.

Nov. 24, 2023 at 9:12 a.m. ET by Andrew Keshner

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Opinion Forget the Black Friday madness at the mall. The old-school print catalog still rules.

Nov. 24, 2023 at 8:33 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Opinion Why Black Friday is for suckers

Nov. 24, 2023 at 8:28 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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The best city for celebrating Thanksgiving? It’s San Francisco, says a new report.

Nov. 23, 2023 at 2:44 p.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Opinion Why I’ll never attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade again

Nov. 23, 2023 at 11:49 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Are stores open on Thanksgiving? Will the post office deliver on Black Friday?

Nov. 23, 2023 at 9:31 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Why this bourbon deserves a place on your Thanksgiving table

Nov. 23, 2023 at 9:03 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Who needs turkey for Thanksgiving? Many are opting for alligator, bear, elk and other exotic meats.

Nov. 23, 2023 at 8:59 a.m. ET by Charles Passy

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Do you feel awkward tipping? Here’s how to take control.

Nov. 22, 2023 at 5:03 a.m. ET by Kimberly Palmer

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Will consumers go on a holiday season spending binge? Not this year, experts say.

Nov. 21, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash