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When's the Next Financial Crisis Coming -- and How Do You Prepare? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • A decade has passed since the height of the last major financial crisis. And if you have a pessimistic -- or practical -- mindset, you know that Americans are due for another money meltdown in the future. Today's economy looks different than it did 10 years ago. The U.S. stock market has experienced 7 Ways the Midterm Elections Could Impact Investors 09/10/2018 08:00pm • Pollsters think Democrats will make gains in Congress.The November U.S. midterm elections are coming up fast. President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress have implemented several market-moving changes since the last election, but polls suggest Democrats could regain a majority in the House of R SAIC to acquire Engility, creating one of nation's biggest IT contractors 09/10/2018 08:05am • WASHINGTON — Reston, Virginia-based government IT contractor Science Applications International Corp. will acquire Chantilly-based Engility Holdings. It'll create one of the largest government IT contractors in the country, with a combined revenue of $6.5 billion. The all-stock deal is worth $2 5 mistakes college students make with credit cards 09/09/2018 08:00pm • You're away from home, and you have a credit card. Could life get any better? It might seem like a dream come true right now, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you use your credit card the wrong way. Let's take a look at the top-five mistakes college students make so that you can avoid In Education Cuts, Children in Jordan Face a New Threat 09/09/2018 08:00pm • AMMAN, Jordan -- As students said goodbye to summer and headed back into classrooms last week in Jordan, international aid agencies warn that budget cuts and program reductions will adversely affect tens of thousands of children across the country, which has one of the highest concentrations of refu Princeton, Williams Top 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Earning potential and improved job prospects are often cited as the benefits of graduating from a four-year college. In fact, new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows that bachelor's degree holders earn nearly twice as much as those with a high school When Are Balance Transfer Fees Worth It? 09/06/2018 08:00pm • You may throw away credit card mail offers without a second look, but if a balance transfer credit card offer has caught your eye, review the fine print. The value of a balance transfer offer largely depends on the balance transfer fee. Here's what you should know before making a decision. What Is 9 401(k) Questions -- Answered 09/05/2018 08:00pm • A 401(k) account is the standard retirement plan for millions of Americans. Yet, despite widespread use, 401(k)s remain elusive to many workers. "They are foreign to people, and the education isn't there," says Andrew Rafal, founder and president of the financial firm Bayntree Wealth Advisors in Sco Should You Apply for Multiple Credit Cards at Once? 09/05/2018 08:00pm • Applying for credit cards can feel like a gamble. You spend the time to collect all of your personal information, fill out the application and then send it off into the abyss that is the internet. You might be tempted to hedge your bets and apply for several cards at once. But before you do, find o 12 reasons women need to close the financial literacy gap 09/05/2018 05:01am • Research supports Her Wealth’s observation of a gender gap in financial knowledge. A review of research from over the last six years points to a persistent gender gap in both financial and investment understanding, according to a recent article by Gary Mottola of the Financial Industry Regulato 6 Factors to Consider Before Cashing Out a 401(k) 09/04/2018 08:00pm • If you switch jobs and have a 401(k) through your previous company, you may have the option of cashing it out. Many employees choose to take the money instead of keeping it marked for retirement. Among investors, one out of three has cashed out a 401(k) before age 59 1/2, according to data from Fide What Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know About Navient Lawsuits 09/04/2018 08:00pm • The number of lawsuits against a prominent federal student loan servicer has grown recently. Federal student loan servicers, such as Nelnet and Navient Corp., are companies that collect payments, respond to customer service inquiries and perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the U.S. Depar Can You Pay a Credit Card Bill With Another Credit Card? 09/04/2018 08:00pm • Falling deeply in debt on a credit card with a high interest rate might tempt you to whip out a second card to pay off the bill. But can you really do that? "The short answer is 'no,'" says Paul Golden, director of media relations for the National Endowment for Financial Education in Denver. Golden The Best Business Jobs 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Taking care of business From the person who greets clients in the lobby to the executive who oversees all operations, it takes many kinds of professionals to make a company successful. The corporate world features career opportunities for workers of all skill sets and education levels. Learn more ab How Long Do My Mistakes Stay on My Credit Report? 09/03/2018 08:00pm • It's a terrible feeling to see a negative item on your credit report. It can drag down your credit score as well as your self-esteem. But take solace in knowing that there's a light at the end of this tunnel. Whether you have a collection account or a bankruptcy, it eventually falls off your report.