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5 Things to Know About Buying a Property With a Tax Lien 10/23/2018 08:00pm • The home of your dreams comes with a caveat -- in the form of a property tax lien -- and you're not sure what to do. Friends and real estate agents have told you to consider the lien a red flag and move on. But more often than not, a tax lien on a property doesn't need to get in the way of your perf Do You Need Good Credit in Retirement? 10/23/2018 08:00pm • You may have followed your credit score closely during your working years, when milestones often coincided with credit checks for mortgages and car loans. However, certain factors related to credit change when you enter retirement. You might not have a mortgage anymore, and have no plans to purchas Good Reasons to Get a Personal Loan 10/22/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes you need extra cash to help pay off debt, fund a wedding, bankroll a much-needed bathroom renovation or take care of another financial need or goal. Some consumers may tap credit cards, home equity loans or even ask a relative for financial help. But others may opt for a personal loan, typ How to Spot Credit Repair Scams 10/22/2018 08:00pm • Credit repair companies can help you dispute errors on your credit reports, but they can't do anything for you that you can't do on your own. What's more, credit repair scams are common and can leave you worse off than when you started. What Is Credit Repair?The term "credit repair" is often misunde Are You Making These 4 Investing Mistakes? 10/22/2018 08:00pm • If you have already started creating your estate plan, congratulations on taking an important first step that too many Americans continue to avoid. As you've likely experienced, the process can be overwhelming, with many documents and decisions serving a variety of purposes from a will and trust, t America Takes the Largest Share in the Global Debt Pie 10/22/2018 08:00pm • While policymakers in the United States wrestle with a growing federal budget deficit, America isn't alone in facing soaring government debt. According to the International Monetary Fund, the level of global debt is at historic highs, reaching $164 trillion in 2016. Debt in advanced economies peake Multifaith group probes Va. Gov. Northam, AG Herring on cash bail reform 10/22/2018 09:49am • FAIRFAX, Va. — They’re not on the ballot for the 2018 midterm election, but two of Virginia’s top leaders fielded questions from a multifaith, nonpartisan group at Fairfax High School Sunday. Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement, also known as VOICE, wanted commitments t Pros and Cons to Buying Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Stock 10/21/2018 08:00pm • The outlook is generally positive for the U.S. airline sector, as consumers -- increasingly flush with cash -- are flying the friendly skies more often these days. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation, U.S.-based airlines flew an estimated 75.8 million passengers in September, an increase 5 Steps to Protect Your Investment Portfolio 10/21/2018 08:00pm • Just 46 percent of Americans have a rainy day fund, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which means that 54 percent of Americans may be just one unplanned emergency away from financial insecurity. If you're an investor, you may not feel like this statistic applies to you. Aft 10 Places to Retire on Social Security Alone 10/21/2018 08:00pm • Make Social Security last.The average Social Security check is projected to be $1,461 per month in 2019. That's enough money for a married couple both receiving this amount to cover five basic expenses including housing, food, transportation, health care and utilities in some parts of the country bu Wage Garnishment: What Is It and How Can It Impact Your Income? 10/21/2018 08:00pm • If you're behind on any debts, the last thing you want to worry about is having a court mandate that part of your earnings be withheld and sent directly to the creditor or person to whom you owe money until your debt is resolved. But there's a silver lining: If your wages are about to be garnished b Steps You Should Take When You Lose Your Credit Card 10/21/2018 08:00pm • If you lose a credit card -- or worse, a thief steals it -- you may be worried. And you should be: A card that falls into the wrong hands can be used fraudulently. In 2017, consumers filed more than 133,000 reports with the Federal Trade Commission complaining that their information was misused on How Often Should I Check My Credit Report? 10/18/2018 08:00pm • In the wake of rampant data breaches, you hear it now more than ever: You need to check your credit report. And it's true -- periodically reviewing your credit report is necessary for catching fraud and errors. But how often do you actually need to check your credit? Once a year is the minimum, but 5 Times Going Into Debt Makes Sense 10/18/2018 08:00pm • Books, blogs and financial programs all have a message for you: Ditch your debt. However, some finance experts say that advice is short-sighted. "Debt is a tool," says James C. Kelly, vice president and wealth strategist with financial firm PNC Wealth Management. He likens debt to a hammer. Dependi Steps to Take When You Find Out You Have Bad Credit 10/17/2018 08:00pm • Many people don't realize they have bad credit until they get turned down for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. If you've had a similar rude awakening, your next step ought to be to investigate why your credit score is low. Repairing bad credit isn't a quick or easy process -- subpar credit scor