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10 Most Expensive Law Schools for Out-of-State Tuition 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Selective public law schools can be pricey.A few public law schools charge out-of-state tuition rates that are almost as expensive as selective private institutions like Harvard Law or Yale Law. While U.S. News data show that the average out-of-state rate for tuition and fees among public law school Pros and Cons to Buying MetLife Inc (MET) Stock 08/06/2018 08:00pm • MetLife Inc (NYSE: MET) has been on a downward slide so far in 2018, with massive insurance losses due to massive rainstorms and flooding across the U.S. and Canada. The company's stock price has fallen from $54 to about $45, and is down nearly 10 percent so far this year. But analysts haven't give The Best Ways to Build Credit Without a Credit Card 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Everybody wants the best mortgage rates, credit card perks, insurance quotes or apartment options. An awesome credit score can be the ticket to landing them, but getting that great score is easier said than done -- especially if you don't have, or don't want, a credit card. However, even without pl How Living Together Before Marriage Impacts Your Finances 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Today, it's common for unmarried romantic partners to live together. Some people even insist that this "trial run" is the best way to get to know a potential life partner before committing for the long haul. In fact, the number of American adults living with their unmarried partner is on the rise, End-of-Summer Tax Tips for Parents 08/05/2018 08:00pm • Bad news, summer lovers: Fall is coming. And along with packing up the coolers and beach blankets, parents need to take stock of what they did with their kids over this summer vacation. Some of it may lead to tax savings. "The tax breaks -- the dependent care account or the child care tax credit -- The Pros and Cons of Prenups 08/02/2018 08:00pm • If you're getting ready to tie the knot, you may be wondering if getting a prenup -- a legal document that determines how assets will be divided and protected in the event of a divorce -- is a smart financial decision. And you wouldn't be alone. According to a 2016 survey from the American Academy 9 Dividend Stocks to Sell Despite High Yield 08/01/2018 08:00pm • These stocks prove yield isn't everything.There's an old saying that all dividend chasers should learn: The simplest way for a stock's dividend yield to double is for its share price to be cut in half. It's a trick of math. Dividend yield is the annual payout divided by current share price. In a per Can You Get Life Insurance if You're Disabled? 08/01/2018 08:00pm • Life insurance is intended to replace lost income, pay off debt and leave an inheritance after the death of a loved one. But for Americans with disabilities, getting this important financial protection can present a challenge. "I have a 21-year-old son who can't get life insurance," says Lisa Bambur What Is a Delinquent Credit Card Account? 08/01/2018 08:00pm • A delinquent credit card account is like having mold in your house. As time passes, they both silently get worse and become more difficult to fix. When you make a payment after the due date on your credit card statement, you have a delinquent credit card account on your hands. You might think that 8 Bond ETFs to Cope With Rising Interest Rates 07/31/2018 08:00pm • Rate hikes pose a challenge for bond investors.The Federal Reserve is wrapping up another important meeting and it's clear the central bank is embarking on a long-term strategy of tighter monetary policy and rate hikes. This creates a troublesome dynamic for bond investors. While higher rates mean n Putting the 'Golden' in Retirement: Retirees Share 6 Secrets to Financial Well-Being 07/31/2018 08:00pm • You don't have to look far to find disconcerting headlines about saving for retirement. According to the 2018 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study, one in three Americans have less than $5,000 set aside for retirement. While Americans' lack of retirement planning and subpar savings hab What to Know About Nonprofit Student Loan Counseling 07/31/2018 08:00pm • Navigating through the world of student loan repayment can be difficult. Among the nearly 45 million Americans with student loans in repayment, 2.1 million borrowers are more than 90 days delinquent in paying that debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The New York Fed's data show DC offers help for parents behind on child support 07/31/2018 04:20pm • WASHINGTON — For the next month, parents in D.C. who are behind on their child-support payments can get some help getting back on track. D.C.'s child-support amnesty program runs Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, the Office of the Attorney General announced. If parents make a "good-faith effort" to pa How to Kick Your Adult Child Out of the House 07/30/2018 08:00pm • These days, having an adult child live at home is relatively commonplace. As of 2016, 15 percent of 25- to 35-year-olds were living in their parents' home, according to a 2017 study from Pew Research Center. For many well-meaning parents, welcoming their adult children home means helping them manag How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt 07/30/2018 08:00pm • If you have debt on several credit cards, you probably feel like you're treading water in the ocean. For one thing, you're stressed about making multiple payments on time. You might also be stressed about having enough money to even make the payments. One option to get things under control -- and sa