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Economists are predicting the highest rate of employment in 15 years. “Employers suddenly rediscovered teenagers,” one said.

Federal rules make it hard for relatives of people with job-based coverage to qualify for financial help in buying Obamacare insurance. The Biden administration wants…

Interest rates are rising for both federal and private borrowers. But private loans have fewer protections and are often more expensive, student advocates say.

Experts say that when people are making decisions at such a stressful time, they are vulnerable to overpaying. “It’s a good day for the criminal…

I bonds — low-risk savings bonds indexed to inflation — are earning far more than a typical federally insured savings account or certificate of deposit.

A new study found that even creditworthy shoppers may be unable to find traditional mortgages. But the arrangements often lack typical consumer protections.

Known as a “mini-tender,” the bid is usually for a price below market value. Such offers tend to fly under regulators’ radar.

You may still be able to reduce your tax bill by contributing to an I.R.A., for instance. And if you have questions, the I.R.S. is…

A pandemic program allowed people to exclude the benefits from their income, but in some cases they are still being counted. Here’s what to do.

Single sellers can exclude $250,000 from their taxable profit and married sellers $500,000. The amounts haven’t changed in 25 years.