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5 Developments That Could Disrupt the Stock Market Rally 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Equity markets continued their upward march in the second quarter, seemingly impervious to the divisive political environment and lack of progress on reflationary policies. The combination of strong corporate earnings growth and low inflation provides a positive market backdrop, offsetting investor Wise ways to choose a student loan repayment plan 07/18/2017 05:00am • Many borrowers with student loans through federal programs are blessed with up to eight -- if you include consolidation -- repayment options. Having this many choices allows borrowers to afford their student loan payments and ensures that they can find just the right one to meet both their budget Will Millennials Be Ready for the Great Wealth Transfer? 07/17/2017 08:00pm • The hyperbolic stereotypes that surround millennials -- that they are entitled, pampered, narcissistic and suspicious of anyone besides other millennials -- fall apart once you listen to them and do your investment homework. Then you realize that practically from day one of adulthood, a great many How to Improve Your Credit Score 07/17/2017 08:00pm • If you're often turned down for loans, or you have a big purchase coming up and you'll be talking to bankers soon, you're probably constantly trying to figure out how to improve your credit score. If that's the case, you'll want to try some of these credit-building strategies. But you'll want to get How to Find the Right Financial Mentor 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Checking account? Savings account? Check and check. But is that where your financial prowess ends? Do you know the 50/20/30 guideline for budgeting or if that investment was the right move? From the basics of setting a budget and sticking to it to managing your money in the right places, a financial 1 in 5 Americans goes into debt to pay for vacations 07/17/2017 10:24am • WASHINGTON — You had a great vacation. You came home with a tan, a T-shirt ... and debt. Just over one in five Americans — 21 percent — will go into debt to pay for summer getaways, according to a survey by credit card comparison and financial advice site MagnifyMoney. "I think when peop 10 behaviors that will help you retire faster and wealthier 07/17/2017 06:00am • You probably dream about the day you can let the stress of work go and be fully retired. Building wealth is a marathon financial event, and there are plenty of tempting distractions and necessities along the way. Here are some behaviors and actions that will help you reach financial independence soo Nursing Specialists Can Earn More Than Some Doctors 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Before college, Brittany Sherwood thought she would study a pre-med major, go to medical school and become a doctor. "During my first semester of college I was planning on doing pre-med, but I got a 'B' in Bio 101, and I started doing a little research and realized there was a different way to end u How Grandparents Can Help Save for College 07/16/2017 08:00pm • College has gotten so expensive, you might need a multigenerational payment plan to cover the costs. For undergrads at a four-year private college, the sticker price -- including tuition, fees, room and board -- was $36,060 in 2006-2007 and jumped to $45,370 in 2016-2017, according to the College Bo Kids Headed to College? Don't Let Them Delay Your Retirement Plans 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Parents who choose to pay for a college education for their children have a steep mountain to climb. The average cost per year of a four-year in-state college education in 2016 was just over $20,000, according to College Board data. For a private college, the cost more than doubles. Though parents Debit Cards Versus Credit Cards: What's the Difference? 07/13/2017 08:00pm • While choosing to swipe your debit card or credit card may seem arbitrary, there are significant differences in how they work, their benefits and their potential drawbacks. Knowing what happens "under the hood" when you make a purchase can help you save money and lead to better financial habits. Her 10 Essential Estate Planning Tips Everyone Should Know 07/13/2017 08:00pm • More than half of all American adults don't have a will, and that can cause all kinds of problems if tragedy strikes. The death of both parents in an accident can leave their children's fate up to a judge. Assets in a blended family may not end up being distributed the way you would like. And, if yo Alternative Investments Aren't For Everyone 07/13/2017 08:00pm • Often, pre-retirees and retirees begin to invest more conservatively as they age. The general idea is that as their earning power diminishes once they are out of the workforce, it is sensible to scale back on riskier investments to prevent unexpected or drastic losses. Yet, some older investors per How to Attend Medical School for Free 07/12/2017 08:00pm • It's not uncommon for medical school graduates to leave school with hundreds of thousands in student loan debt. Last year, among U.S. medical school graduates who borrowed, the median debt burden was $190,000, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. While the idea of graduating m Risk: A Fresh View of How We Should Define It 07/12/2017 08:00pm • As the major indices continue to bounce around near all-time highs, many investors are beginning to talk again about risk and the impact that a sharp market drop could have on their portfolios. After all, what if I invest today when the market is at the top and it drops? Shouldn't the risk of that