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10 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy for 2019 12/19/2018 07:00pm • The 10 best bank stocks to buy for 2019.Heading into the New Year, the economy seems to be doing well, with GDP growing by 3 percent or so, relatively low inflation, and 2017's tax cuts providing heavy fiscal stimulus to the economy and corporate America. But in the fourth quarter of 2018, markets w Financial New Year's Resolutions You Don't Have to Keep 12/19/2018 07:00pm • It's that time of year when people begin thinking about how they'll improve their lives in the new year. For many that includes looking for ways to make a fresh start with their money. Nearly a third of adults are planning to make a financial resolution for 2019, according to a survey of 2,005 adul Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What's Better for Your Business? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining positive cash flow and covering expenses are two of the biggest challenges you may face as a business owner. Charge cards and credit cards can provide working capital for short-term expenses, and they can also be used to fund longer-term growth projects. But which one is right for your b How to Decide Whether to Take Out Student Loans for an Apprenticeship 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $150 million in grants to support the national expansion of apprenticeships in key industry sectors. The grant program aims to increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans, including veterans, military spouses and underrepresented 20 financial New Year's resolutions for 2019 12/18/2018 09:00am • Resolve to do better next year. Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Looking to join their ranks? Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018 12/18/2018 05:26am • In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 Should You Get a Balance Transfer Credit Card or Debt Consolidation Loan? 12/17/2018 07:00pm • The average American credit card holder carries a balance of more than $6,300, according to a 2017 report by credit bureau Experian. While some pay off their balance in full each month, roughly 44 percent of credit card holders carry a balance from month to month. Credit card debt can be expensive, How to Remove a Closed Account From Your Credit Report 12/16/2018 07:00pm • You might think closing a credit card or other account might remove it from your credit report automatically. But while closing an account prevents you from using it, that doesn't mean it disappears from your credit history. Credit reports include information for both open and closed accounts. As l 7 Retail Stocks That Investors Love to Buy and Hold 12/16/2018 07:00pm • These companies are more resilient.Retail investors who want to avoid volatility can buy stocks that perform well despite market uncertainty. Investors can choose stocks that are more resilient, says Shawn Cruz, manager of trader strategy at TD Ameritrade, an Omaha, Nebraska-based brokerage company. What Is a Credit Card Skimmer? And How You Can Avoid Them 12/13/2018 07:00pm • The threat of credit and debit card skimmers has grown in both number and sophistication in recent years. Today, you can't fill up your gas tank or withdraw cash from an ATM without the risk of becoming the next victim of a skimmer. Statistics about the prevalence of skimmers -- electronic devices e 10 of the Best Energy Stocks to Buy for 2019 12/12/2018 07:00pm • These are 2019's best energy stocks.Good news for contrarian investors: if you're seeking to bet on "reversion to the mean," one sector looks particularly primed to outperform in 2019. The 10 best energy stocks to buy for 2019 are chock-full of value, heavy dividends and growth names. Ironically, on 5 Ideas for Setting Clear and Effective Personal Finance Habits in 2019 12/12/2018 07:00pm • It's nearing the end of the year, and for many of Americans, that means it's time to start putting together New Year's resolutions. As many of us know from experience, resolutions often don't last, and the reason for that is that resolutions are often just poorly stated goals. A 2007 study from Dom Trains to start running on new Silver Line tracks 12/12/2018 03:48pm • ARLINGTON, Va. — Metro trains are about to start running on the new Silver Line tracks, but it will be a year or more before passengers can board them. In a significant milestone, Metro ran a track inspection vehicle Tuesday from the current end of the Silver Line through to the area around Dul Pros and Cons to Buying Ford Motor Company (F) Stock 12/11/2018 07:00pm • Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) started rolling cars out for the mass market in 1903. Company founder Henry Ford was well known for treating his employees fairly, doubling their pay and famously stating that he wanted his workers to have a life, and not just make a What to Know About State Regulations on Student Loans 12/11/2018 07:00pm • Federal and state regulators are working to protect student loan borrowers from unfair lending practices. To date, six states and the District of Columbia have increased efforts to reduce deceptive lending practices by student loan servicers -- companies that collect payments, respond to customer se