Personal Finance
Use this calculator to add up the ‘true’ cost of your streaming services, and Taylor Swift is squaring off with private-equity giant Carlyle Group — here’s how the combatants stack up
Friday’s top personal finance stories
11 min ago5:41 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
No pizza boxes, batteries or shredded paper — fix your recycling sins
Effective paper and plastic recycling is dictated by tossing only “empty, clean and dry” containers. Otherwise, the bin that feeds your green soul is really only a second garbage can.
33 min ago5:19 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Before you sign up for Disney+, use this calculator to add up the ‘true’ cost of your streaming services
Netflix for $12.99, Disney+ for $70 a year, Hulu with no ads for $11.99, and add on HBO for $14.99… wait, how much is this all costing? Welcome to the next phase of the streaming wars.
4:52 p.m. Today4:52 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
One viral Reddit poster explains how the Apple Card fails compared to other cards
‘I’ve owned the Apple Card for 3 months…this is why it sucks’
4:42 p.m. Today4:42 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Taylor Swift is squaring off with private-equity giant Carlyle Group — here’s how the combatants stack up
‘I’m especially asking for help from the Carlyle Group, who put up money for the sale of my music to these two men.’
3:44 p.m. Today3:44 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Tax rules have been largely written by rich, white men — and it shows, researchers say
‘Everyone wants a tax code that treats everyone equally,’ said Adam Michel, senior policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, a right-leaning think tank. ‘We’re certainly not there today.’
2:11 p.m. Today2:11 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
One more reason to delete Facebook that has nothing to do with privacy or mental health
New research appears to validate what many parents and educators have long suspected.
2:10 p.m. Today2:10 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Equifax settles case with woman who sued after a credit file mix-up allegedly ‘destroyed’ her family’s life
A separate ‘mixed file’ case against Equifax went to trial and ended with a $18.6 million jury award.
2:07 p.m. Today2:07 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Are you cheap if you split the check by only paying for what you ordered?
‘I see now there are pitfalls I didn’t anticipate. What’s the appropriate etiquette for dealing with such a scenario?’
2:04 p.m. Today2:04 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Another health warning for e-cigarette users — that has nothing to do with lung disease
New research on vaping will be presented at an annual medical conference in Philadelphia from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18.
1:54 p.m. Today1:54 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019The Moneyist »
I’m thinking about proposing to my girlfriend — but her parents control her finances and they’re terrible with money
1:06 p.m. Today1:06 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
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5 secrets CEOs know to boost work performance and personal satisfaction
1:47 p.m. Nov. 13, 2019
Don’t make the same crucial resume mistake senior Trump official Mina Chang reportedly made
1:34 p.m. Nov. 13, 2019
This powerful weapon can help women break the corporate ‘glass ceiling’
6:22 p.m. Nov. 6, 2019
Travel »
Here is the world’s shortest (1.5 minutes) and longest (19.5 hours) commercial flight
4:56 a.m. Oct. 21, 2019
This Virginia family left everything behind to travel Central America in a van
10:45 a.m. Oct. 15, 2019
Boeing 737 Max grounding puts pressure on airlines to raise prices this holiday season
5:02 a.m. Oct. 15, 2019
Airline passengers say one magic word would convince them to spend more money on their tickets
5:27 p.m. Oct. 13, 2019
Real Estate »
Bad news home buyers: It’s more expensive for developers to buy lots for new houses
1:43 p.m. Today1:43 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil $180 billion plan to overhaul public housing through Green New Deal
12:25 p.m. Today12:25 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
The most popular city for house hunters looking for the best value for money
9:19 a.m. Nov. 13, 2019
Taxes »
What is your capital gains tax rate? Good question — it can get confusing
12:00 p.m. Today12:00 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
Own a small business? Here’s your year-end tax planning game plan
9:24 a.m. Nov. 6, 2019
Why President Trump’s kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida
9:15 a.m. Nov. 4, 2019
The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move — it has nothing to do with buying a bigger home
6:43 a.m. Oct. 28, 2019
3 tax-planning hacks to make before the end of the year
7:31 a.m. Oct. 27, 2019
How to give your home to your adult child tax-free
9:42 a.m. Oct. 26, 2019
How to cut your 2019 tax bill before it’s too late
10:22 a.m. Oct. 22, 2019
Spending & Saving »
How to buy gifts for the hardest people to shop for — your parents
1:41 p.m. Today1:41 p.m. Nov. 15, 2019
The right way to buy yourself a gift
10:09 a.m. Today10:09 a.m. Nov. 15, 2019
