Consumer affairs

“The government has about 48 hours to fix a-soon-to-be-irreversible mistake”: Bill Ackman warns some businesses may not be able to meet payroll after SVB’s failure

March 11, 2023

[ad_1] “The government has about 48 hours to fix a-soon-to-be-irreversible mistake. By allowingSVB Financial to fail without protecting all depositors,…

What should you do if your bank closes down? People have questions after Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

March 10, 2023

[ad_1] Silicon Valley Bank, which helps fund technology startups backed by venture-capital firms, has closed its doors. The California Department…

Biden’s tax hikes for the rich are unlikely to pass. The bigger debate: Trump-era tax cuts that end in 2025.

March 9, 2023

[ad_1] For five years, most Americans have seen lower income-tax rates and tapped a bigger standard deduction, but without congressional…

‘I’m afraid to tell my spouse’: I maxed out my credit cards and racked up $100,000 in debt due to my gambling addiction. Can you help?

March 8, 2023

[ad_1] I’ve gotten to a point where I need serious help for my gambling addiction, though I’m not at rock…

Employee Appreciation Day gestures are nice, but here’s what employees really want.

March 3, 2023

[ad_1] Friday is Employee Appreciation Day. Some workers might have read a nice email from the boss to start their…

‘I’m holding my breath’: What will happen if the Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan?

March 2, 2023

[ad_1] As the Supreme Court debates President Joe Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan, Americans’ consumer debt continues to rise — and…

‘I don’t use cash’: I’m 70 and my home is paid off. I live off Social Security, and I use a credit card for all my spending. Is that risky?

February 21, 2023

[ad_1] I am now 70 years old and partially disabled. I am fully retired, living on Social Security and Supplemental…

My fiancé and I are 60. His adult daughter is opposed to our marriage — and insists on inheriting her father’s $3.2 million estate. How should we handle her?

February 18, 2023

[ad_1] What advice would you give to a widow and widower considering marriage on how to manage finances — and…

I’ll inherit $40,000 from my grandmother. Should my husband and I boost our kids’ college savings accounts, or pay off credit cards and student loans?

February 15, 2023

[ad_1] After a terrible battle with dementia, my grandmother died a few weeks ago. She did not leave much, but…

This restaurant chain offers the worst bang for your buck, customers say — and it’s not even the most expensive

February 14, 2023

[ad_1] When it comes to dining out, customers say Shake Shack SHAK, +0.09% has gotten far too pricey for what…