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America’s Inflation Antihero Gets a Makeover

As the Fed fights inflation with a wary eye on the 1970s, some are arguing that Arthur Burns, the Fed chair at the time, gets too bad a rap.  » mehr lesen

The Fabulous Yields, and Lurking Risks, of Money Market Funds

The funds are paying enticing interest rates right now. But the debt ceiling and signs of weakness in the banking system are worrisome, our columnist says.  » mehr lesen

How Prenups Can Protect You in Case of a Divorce

They have long been considered unromantic, but prenuptial agreements are being embraced by some couples as a way to protect themselves on their own terms.  » mehr lesen

Help! Spirit Airlines Left Us Behind in Guatemala City

A family got a text alert that their flight was delayed, but no follow-up that the delay was rescinded. Our columnist finds that the airline played by the rules, as unfair as...

Rates on C.D.s Are Soaring, but the High Rates May Not Last

Banks are offering the promotional rates to attract deposits. But given concerns about the economy, it’s unclear how long banks will continue to reward savers.  » mehr lesen

Lachlan Murdoch Drops Libel Suit Against Australian News Site

His lawyer said the website, Crikey, intended to exploit the outcome of the Fox-Dominion defamation case in the U.S.  » mehr lesen

Twitter Begins Removing Blue Check Marks From Verified Accounts

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media service, has begun to charge a subscription fee for the verification symbol.  » mehr lesen

How to Claim Your Share of Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement

Anyone who had a U.S. Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022 is eligible to apply, though payouts are likely to be small.  » mehr lesen

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