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Gender can no longer be used to calculate auto insurance rates in some states

By Fredrick Kunkle
Feb 11, 2019 8:26 AM - The change, ironically, is likely to result in cheaper insurance premiums for young male drivers - who are statistically riskier to insure.
Buying a home by age 35 is worth it now -- and later

By BETH BUCZYNSKI
Feb 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Saving up for a down payment and qualifying for a mortgage can feel like pipe dreams for young adults grappling with student debt, underemployment and high rent costs. Still, millennials are an optimistic lot, and research shows there are big rewards in store for those who find a way to buy their first home sooner rather than later.
#MeToo has a Lehman moment as pre-crisis case drags on and on

Claire Boston
Feb 10, 2019 6:00 AM - More than a decade after Lehman collapsed, six women who worked at the bank's subprime-mortgage unit are still accusing a former colleague of sexual harassment -- and still waiting for answers.
TEACH grant converted to a loan? You may be eligible for a reversal.

Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
Feb 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Educators have complained of having their grants converted as a result of paperwork snags, missed certification deadlines or receiving incorrect information from the company that oversees the program for the government.
People like the estate tax a whole lot more when they learn how wealth is distributed

Christopher Ingraham
Feb 10, 2019 6:09 AM - Americans have consistently been skeptical of the estate tax. Polling typically shows that a majority of Americans favor repealing this tax completely. But research suggests there's a factor driving opposition to the estate tax: Many people may simply be unaware of basic facts about inherited wealth.
How to change your screen habits from time-wasting to money-saving

By COURTNEY JESPERSEN
Feb 9, 2019 6:00 AM - If you find yourself wasting too much of your day on your phone or tablet, here are some ideas for how to use your time and devices for something more productive -- like saving money.
Mortgage rates tumble to 10-month low

By Kathy Orton
Feb 7, 2019 10:19 AM - Fixed mortgage rates sank to a 10-month low this week amid uncertainty about the health of the economy.
Wynnchurch Capital acquires Boss Industries

Feb 5, 2019 8:41 AM - Wynnchurch Capital LLC said it has acquired Boss Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of power takeoff and engine driven rotary screw air technology.
Could you live on your retirement savings for 23 years?

By DAYANA YOCHIM
Feb 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Precision isn't always possible when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn't mean you have to wing it and hope your savings don't expire before you do.
5 divorce mistakes that can cost you

By LIZ WESTON
Feb 3, 2019 6:06 AM - These five mistakes people make when their marriages are ending can have significant financial consequences.

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