rd a tantalizing conversation while out for lunch at a steakhouse in Washington, leading to an accidental — and surprising — scoop. Read more. And Ron Lieber, The Times's "Your Money" columnist, seems to be listening better than just about anyone to the complaints of those affected by the Equifax breach.

admitted to being an average 29-year-old who never learned how money works. With the goal of starting to close that knowledge gap, he interviewed Ron Lieber, The Times's Your Money columnist, explaining that he was seeking Ron's wisdom as "an exercise in selfishness." To which Ron replied, "It's also an