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How to Survive as a Homeless or Hungry College Student 04/10/2017 08:00pm • You might envision the typical college student as a cash-strapped coed, dining on ramen noodles and spending nights dozing in the library. But for many college students, food insecurity and the threat of homelessness go way beyond instant noodles and sleepless nights. "I'm talking about abandoned b What You Need to Know If You Owe the IRS 04/09/2017 08:00pm • Tax Day is a little over one week away, and by now, you've hopefully finished your taxes or are almost done filing. But what if you started your taxes thinking a refund was waiting for you, only to find you actually owe taxes? Perhaps you got a promotion with a salary increase last year, putting yo 7 of the Best Energy Stocks to Buy for 2017 04/09/2017 08:00pm • One of the most notable themes in 2016 was a rally in energy stocks; while that rally's taken a break in the early months of 2017, the dynamics are still in place for a continued rally throughout the rest of the year. OPEC agreed to cut production late last year, and as OPEC nations continue ratche 4 Fantastic Ways to Put Your Tax Refund to Use 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Did you get a tax refund this year or do you expect one soon? If so, you're certainly not alone. Roughly 73 percent of taxpayers got one last year, receiving an average of $2,860, according to the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. If you actually manage to make good use of this government-given wind First Solar, 8Point3 Energy Remain High-Risk Investments 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Alternative energy stocks First Solar, Inc. (ticker: FSLR) and 8Point3 Energy Partners LP ( CAFD) look to be risky investments, according to at least one analyst. Axiom analyst Gordon Johnson says investors should stay away from First Solar and its solar energy yieldco 8Point3 Energy Partners becau For Some Students, Green Concerns Could Ease Money Concerns 04/05/2017 08:00pm • With Earth Day almost here, many people -- including students -- will turn their attention toward conservation and sustainability, at least for 24 hours. But rising and currently enrolled college students whose interest in the environment extends beyond one day could find themselves first in line f The Future of Affordable Housing in the Trump Era 04/04/2017 08:00pm • President Donald Trump released a preliminary 2018 budget proposal last month, and as expected, federal funding cuts were recommended across many departments, including education, housing, health services and transportation. For the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the administratio How This Family of 5 Paid Off $109,000 in Debt in 4 Years 04/04/2017 08:00pm • In June 2010, Brian Brandow and his family had nearly maxed out their five credit cards to the tune of $109,000. About four years later, after slashing their food and entertainment budgets and using the debt snowball method, the New York state family had paid off those debts. Now, they've shifted ge Student Loan Borrowers: Don't Panic About Forgiveness Eligibility 04/04/2017 08:00pm • Last week, the Student Loan Ranger heard from a lot of panicked student loan borrowers who had read about a lawsuit that several borrower s and the American Bar Association filed against the Department of Education. These individuals had submitted employment verification certificates under the Publi 7 Tips for Millennials Who Would Like to Retire Someday 04/03/2017 08:00pm • When you are in your 20s or early 30s, retirement seems like a distant concept. Many young adults are preoccupied starting and building their careers, paying off student loans and maybe even starting families. It's easy to put retirement on the back burner. Millennials have been presented with a un 8 Times When You Should Sell a Stock 04/03/2017 08:00pm • Keep calm, use numbers wisely.Even though there exists no stock market equivalent of Craigslist, that doesn't stop a good many investors from fantasizing about selling off shares to some shopaholic for more than they're worth. Of course, you'll want to part with an investment before bad scenarios hi 10 Law Schools That Charge the Most 04/03/2017 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C What a Downgrade Means for South Africa and What It Can Do About It 04/03/2017 08:00pm • By Adrian Saville How serious is this? Ratings downgrades are a clear signal to policymakers, investors, business and society more broadly that things are not on track. Although S&P's decision to downgrade South Africa was only announced on Monday night after President Jacob Zuma's disastrous 6 Occupations That Typically Require a Master's Degree 04/02/2017 08:00pm • These days, it can seem like the only way to get an entry-level job is with a master's degree, especially in some occupations. That was certainly true when Ronnika Williams, now 33, was looking for a job in archival work after graduating with a bachelor's degree in history from Western Michigan Univ Why You Shouldn't Raid Your 401(k) 04/02/2017 08:00pm • Whether it's just changing jobs or a personal financial crisis, the opportunities to cash out your 401(k) plan are plentiful. The fact is, though, doing so is a big retirement planning mistake -- one that could potentially railroad your entire long-term savings once you leave the workforce. Too man