Personal finance

Here’s when the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates, according to investment strategists

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to start cutting interest rates by the end of…

‘Take the emotion out of investing’ during a presidential election year, strategist says. What to do instead

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Investors’ emotions may run high in 2024, especially in the realm of politics as President…

Bailing on the stock market during volatility is a ‘loser’s game,’ financial advisor says. Here’s why

Investor psychology can be fickle. Consider this common scenario: The stock market hits a rough patch, and skittish investors bail…

What the SEC vote on climate disclosures means for investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that requires certain U.S. companies to…

Retirement prospects for women can be ‘pretty bleak,’ expert says — but there are ways to prepare

Women face tough financial prospects in retirement. About 50% of women ages 55 to 66 have no personal retirement savings,…

New CFPB rule caps banks’ credit card late fees at $8

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled a new rule on Tuesday that it said would cap the typical late fee…

Harvard Business School grad’s Ponzi scheme swindled alums out of $2.9 million, New York attorney general says

A Harvard Business School graduate tricked his fellow alumni and associates into investing at least $2.9 million in a Ponzi…

‘Ghosting’ gets more common in the job market: It’s not a ‘passing fad,’ report says

“Ghosting” isn’t just a dating phenomenon: It has grown more common at the workplace, too. And that unreliable behavior risks…

In wake of AT&T outage, consumer advocates say you should always ask for money back if there’s a blackout

AT&T is reimbursing customers affected by a massive nationwide cellular outage with an $5 credit, which the company expects to…

Major airlines raised fees for checked bags. Here are 7 ways to cut costs

A handful of airlines — Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines — have raised their fees for…