Finance
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The Afterlife of Forlorn Office Furniture
Herman Miller is one of the most revered makers of office furniture in the world, its designs so esteemed that…
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Contributions to College Savings Plans Pick Up as Inflation Eases
Deposits into 529 savings accounts fell last fall and early this year. But experts say the stock market recovery is…
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How Far Would You Go for Midcentury Furniture?
The credenza in the back of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van groaned as Lars Balderskilde drove through the woodlands near Vejle,…
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Henry Kamm, Pulitzer-Winning New York Times Journalist, Dies at 98
In a 47-year career at The Times, he covered Cold War diplomacy in Europe, famine in Africa and genocide in…
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The Risks of Storing Money in Apps Like Venmo and Cash App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning that the funds may be at risk if the app’s parent company runs…
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A Top U.K. Newspaper Explores Its Ties to Slavery, and Britain’s
In a multimedia series, The Guardian becomes the latest British institution to confront — and apologize for — its role…
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After Supreme Court Rulings, Answering Reader Questions About Paying for College
Responses to queries about financial aid, 529 plans, need-blind schools and more.
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The End of the Magic World’s 50-Year Grudge
In 1973, Uri Geller claimed to bend metal with his mind on live television. Skeptics couldn’t beat him. Now they’ve…
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Yellen Urges China to Step Up Climate Finance Investments
Janet Yellen, the Treasury secretary, said China, the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, can have “greater impact” tackling climate change…
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Ford’s U.S. Sales Rose 10% in the Second Quarter
The automaker saw a big jump in deliveries of pickup trucks as demand from consumers and businesses remained strong.