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How to Invest in Your 30s the Easy Way 07/11/2018 08:00pm • If the 30s had a tagline, it'd be: There's no time like the present to prioritize. Either that or: Juggling would be so much easier with eight arms. Because life in your 30s is a constant juggling act of competing financial priorities. You're paying bills and saving for retirement, a first house and 3 common questions newly widowed spouses face 07/11/2018 04:43am • WASHINGTON — Newly widowed spouses face a number of financially significant decisions, often very soon after the loss of their life partner. In the midst of grieving, they are presented with a number of choices and looming deadlines. Even when they are experienced at managing their finances or 'Money is on our minds': Millennials attempt to stay afloat amid student loan debt 07/11/2018 01:21am • In our three-part special report, Money On Our Minds, WTOP takes a close look at the financial situation of millennials in the D.C. area and how they make ends meet, with a focus on student loan debt, homeownership and retirement planning. WASHINGTON — As college-educated, millennial workers fl Credit Score Ranges: Guide to the Good, Bad and Ugly 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Checking your credit score regularly is wise advice, but it doesn't address the question of which one. You can request a credit score from each of the three credit reporting bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion -- and these scores are likely to be slightly different. The most commonly used cr How to Become an Extreme Saver in 2018 07/10/2018 08:00pm • If you want to cultivate healthy financial habits this year -- and stash away some money for your emergency fund, your retirement, your kid's college education and that elusive worldwide vacation -- now is the time to develop smart saving practices. But if you're going to become an extreme saver, How to Deal With a Financial Emergency in Retirement 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Life events like a natural disaster, health crisis or expensive home repair have one factor in common: They come when you least expect them. Most Americans (55 percent) worry about what they would do when faced with a financial emergency, according to the 2018 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Pro 9 Tips to Conquer FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Take charge of your financial life.The FIRE movement -- financial independence, retire early -- is, well, on fire. The FIRE tsunami originated with the classic, "Your Money or Your Life," by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book inspires millennials to change their relationship with money, live de 9 Niche ETFs You've Never Heard Of 07/10/2018 08:00pm • These investments offer focus and potential.Thanks to the proliferation of exchange-traded funds, there are thousands for investors to shop. But do a little digging and you'll discover that while there's a crowd chasing the more popular investing vehicles, such as tracking the S&P 500, there are Why Repaying Federal Student Loans on a Credit Card Is a Bad Idea 07/10/2018 08:00pm • The long and sometimes painful process of repaying student loan debt can sometimes lead people to consider creative ways to relieve the financial pressure or work the system to gain some extra reward for their efforts. Some student loan borrowers may be tempted to use credit cards to make installmen Retirement Dream Home Mistakes to Avoid 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Many people dream of retiring to warm weather states like Florida or Arizona and spending leisurely days golfing, fishing or walking along the beach. But those dreams can easily turn into a big retirement mistake. As great as it may feel to retire in a bucket-list destination, moving to a new home A Guide to Creating Your Ideal Household Budget 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Summer is the perfect time to take a look at your finances and create a household budget. Considering all the spending your household will likely endure over the next few months, including travel, barbecuing and back-to-school supplies, it's a good time to take out the calculator and create a budge How to Prepare for Rising Student Loan Interest Rates 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Federal student loan interest rates just went up again for the second year in a row. Interest rates for student loans borrowed under the Department of Education's direct program rose by 0.6 percent for the 2018-2019 school year. Undergraduate direct loans now carry the highest interest rate since t Canadian Cannabis Stocks Set to Surge in Fall 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Cannabis stocks in Canada are poised to surge with the recent announcement that adult use of marijuana will be legal in that country starting in October, which will encourage more investments this budding sector. Recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in Canada with sales starting on Oct. 1 16 Investing Questions That Intimidate You, But Shouldn't 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Your investing questions are answered.Investing is murky business, like swimming through cloudy waters. Without goggles. In the dark. With seaweed grabbing at your ankles and trying to pull you down. Anyone could get turned around in those algae-infested pools. In fact, you may be thinking of turnin How to Invest Your First $1,000 07/05/2018 08:00pm • If you want to build your wealth, making smart investments early on is key. And if you've collected some extra cash, and you don't need to pad your emergency savings account or dig yourself out of debt, it's an ideal time to try your hand at investing. With that in mind, we asked a handful of finan