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The Future of Graduate Student Loan Borrowing 03/14/2017 08:00pm • As we head toward college graduation season, soon-to-be graduates are starting to plan their futures. While for many this will mean starting their careers, about 3 million students will enroll in graduate programs -- almost twice the number that pursued postbaccalaureate degrees in 1990 -- according Nigeria Stocks Are a Risky Investment 03/14/2017 08:00pm • Nigeria's economy is still a mess. Unfortunately, it may be a while before things right themselves. Like many energy-rich countries, Nigeria's economy got hit hard when oil prices plunged to $26 a barrel in February last year. To put the size of the move in perspective, oil was trading at more than 4 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Still Need Good Credit 03/14/2017 08:00pm • By the time you retire, you have probably been building your credit score for decades. In fact, senior citizens tend to have the best credit scores of any generation, according to the credit reporting bureau Experian. But while this time in your life is meant for relaxation, that doesn't mean that y A Rate Hike Won't Matter Much to You 03/13/2017 08:00pm • Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and her team are widely expected to pull the trigger on a small interest rate hike at Wednesday's meeting. The latest employment figures revealed a healthy labor market, with better-than-expected job creation during February, which cemented an impending interest r Weigh the Cost, Benefits of Graduate School 03/13/2017 08:00pm • For many prospective graduate students, the math is often tricky: The cost of an advanced degree weighs on students' own shoulders and indebtedness is on the rise. The median debt for someone earning a M aster of A rts rose from $38,000 in 2004 to $59,000 a mere eight years later, according to a st The Best 0 Percent Interest Credit Card Offers Available Now 03/12/2017 08:00pm • Anyone who has been deep in credit card debt knows firsthand the incredible power of interest. It can turn a manageable debt into an absolute disaster quicker than most would believe. But what if you could put the brakes on interest for a while? What if you could go a year or more without interest Metro settles for capital funding extension, awaits dedicated tax 03/10/2017 04:13pm • WASHINGTON — With no long-term agreement on how the region pays for Metro maintenance and equipment projects, the transit agency is set to accept a short-term funding deal for the second year in a row. The one-year extension to June 2018 could give Metro's backers time to line up support for a NFLX Stock: Why the Market Loves Netflix, Inc. 03/09/2017 07:00pm • It's easy to understand why regular investors get excited about Netflix, Inc. (ticker: NFLX) stock -- but when veteran Wall Street analysts start getting giddy, it's time to pull up a chair and pay attention. Exhibit A is UBS analyst Doug Mitchelson, who, on March 6, forecast a share price hike on N 6 Steps for Going From 2 Incomes to 1 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Jamie Dorsey, 34, had long planned to home-school her two young kids. However, as they neared school age, she knew it was a dream that wouldn't happen without a major change in their family. The Charleston, South Carolina, resident was a high school teacher in Michigan three years ago. Her husband w New Programs Offer Low Down Payment and Rate Options to First-Time Homebuyers 03/07/2017 07:00pm • If you're a first-time buyer, making the leap to homeownership in 2017 could be an affordable dream come true. The economy is performing at its best levels since 2009 with gains in wages, low unemployment and the highest levels of job growth on record. And although home prices have risen as the eco How to Mentally Recover After a Financial Setback 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Whether you've lost your job or are stuck with huge medical bills after an accident, a financial disaster doesn't have to take its toll on your well-being. It might take some time to rebound from a financial loss, but you need to stay level-headed and focused to get through this period of misfortun Avoid 3 Mistakes When Applying for Summer Financial Aid 03/07/2017 07:00pm • As winter melts into spring, some college students are already looking further ahead -- toward summer. That's because if you plan to enroll in a summer session, now is the time to prepare. And that means studying up on your school's financial aid rules. You may be an expert in English, calculus and Nominee for Md. education board questioned on court record 03/06/2017 11:15pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A nominee to the Maryland State Board of Education is facing questions about a record of traffic offenses and debt. Brandon Cooper appeared Monday before a state Senate panel that is considering his nomination by Gov. Larry Hogan. Cooper, who is 28, says he has learned What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill 03/06/2017 07:00pm • "Don't panic." That's one of the first pieces of advice the Internal Revenue Service gives filers who can't pay their taxes. In addition to panicking, the IRS strongly cautions filers against delaying or neglecting to file entirely, as doing so can result in huge financial consequences. If you've s 7 Reasons the Stock Market Can Continue to Climb 03/06/2017 07:00pm • As the stock market surges to dizzying heights, with the Dow Jones industrial average leaping over the 21,000 barrier, it begs the question, can this rally continue? As traders say, the trend is your friend, until it's not. The current bull cycle in stocks is old by historical comparisons, touching