Your Money

Temporary toll passes, now free for those who rent cars at the Orlando airport in Florida, allow drivers to avoid charges for toll payment devices. Could this be a model for other destinations?

By Elaine Glusac

Taking a safe driver course can save you 10 percent on the premium, one expert said. Improving your credit score can also help as can getting married.

By Ann Carrns

Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.

By Elaine Glusac

Jonathan Clements, a longtime personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has a lot of savings. He’s not mad that a fatal illness will keep him from spending it.

By Ron Lieber

It takes some work to find a rental you can book directly, but the payoff can be significant.

By Elaine Glusac

Laws targeting gender-affirming care have uprooted thousands. But places that are more supportive can also be more expensive.

By Lydia DePillis

Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.

By Elaine Glusac

Federal appellate judges ruled that the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan could continue to operate as legal challenges to the program work their way through the courts.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

A new report finds that people stressed about their finances are often worried that discussing it will lead to an argument. But experts say conversations can help.

By Ann Carrns

A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.

By Elaine Glusac

For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.

By Ron Lieber

Even with more fast-charging stations available, having a smooth electric vehicle experience still takes planning, our columnist found.

By Ann Carrns

Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.

By Derek M. Norman

The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Advocate Service found that many of those affected were lower-income people who depended on refunds to cover living costs. The wait is “ridiculous,” the head of the service said.

By Ann Carrns

American travelers going abroad this summer will find their money buys more in some unexpected countries, including Japan and Australia.

By Elaine Glusac

We compiled shortcuts and links for every big U.S. carrier — and some little-known tips that should make it easier to get your money back.

By Ron Lieber

Premiums for big dogs and purebreds are generally higher. But as one expert put it, “Every dog can get sick.” Here’s what to know about coverage.

By Ann Carrns

Last year, JPMorgan Chase wanted to pay Mansoor Shams a low-six-figure salary to work in a marketing role. Then it reviewed his account activity.

By Ron Lieber

A prominent lawyer was recently sentenced to home confinement for falsely claiming hardship to withdraw funds. How desperate must you be to take money out?

By Ron Lieber

New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier.

By Ben Casselman

The rate for undergraduate loans is up from 5.5 percent this past school year and higher than it has been in more than a decade.

By Ann Carrns

You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.

By Ron Lieber

The earlier you begin trying to save, the easier you’ll make things for your future self.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts both have tax benefits, but both may also have drawbacks, two reports found.

By Ann Carrns

How to make a plan for tackling your debt, improving your credit score and feel like the money you owe isn’t controlling you.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

How to think about budgeting — without all the shame and blame.

By Ron Lieber

Whether you’re still in school, looking for a job or already working, we have some tips for you.

By Ron Lieber

Advice, explainers and exercises on taking advantage of job benefits, creating a budget, paying off debt and thinking about your future.

By Tara Siegel Bernard, Ron Lieber and Mike Dang

Forget about endowments and their holdings and divestment for a minute. What do you stand for, and how can you make your portfolio reflect that?

By Ron Lieber

The Education Department has temporarily stopped processing applications and other forms as it updates its systems and deals with problems plaguing the program.

By Ann Carrns