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The Paradox of Millennial Investors 02/13/2017 07:00pm • As millennial investors go, the stereotypes run as rampant as those about the age cohort itself: They love technology. They're spoiled. And they don't trust the financial services industry. Period. That is: They'd rather use a smartphone to invest via app than to actually call a financial advisor. How to Approach 4 Awkward Financial Talks With Your Partner 02/13/2017 07:00pm • So you need to talk about money with your spouse -- or live-in boyfriend or girlfriend. This could be awkward. In fact, 68 percent of Americans in relationships say finances are more of a source of tension with their partner than their sex life, according to a new report from the financial planning Should You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card? 02/13/2017 07:00pm • When you receive your W-2s and start preparing your taxes, you can quickly determine if a tax refund isn't in your future. You may even discover that you owe the government a tax payment. From mailing a check to electronic payments, there is a wide range of options for paying taxes. You may be surpr 6 Ways to Age Well and Save Money Doing It 02/13/2017 07:00pm • Don't let money troubles bury your health in the golden years.Health care costs can snowball as a person ages, and the added stress of those big bills can further tax one's health. To age well, experts say, it's often helpful to consider money matters along with making healthy choices. "What you wan Child care shortage: Baby boom, operating costs lead to waiting lists 02/13/2017 02:04am • WASHINGTON — D.C. resident Jennifer Kauffman didn't even have a name picked out for her daughter and, already, her unborn baby was on a waiting list at several day care centers. Kauffman and her husband started their child care search at a time when most expectant parents are just getting 3 Strategies to Protect You To and Through Retirement 02/12/2017 07:00pm • We hear more today in the financial services world that financial advisors should be thinking about their clients' holistic needs. But, what does that really mean? At its core, holistic financial planning requires us to stretch our view and think beyond the concept of simply accumulating wealth. It 5 Ways to Make Room in Your Budget to Pay Off Credit Card Debt 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Credit card debt is a familiar burden to Americans. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are carrying credit card debt or have had it in the past, according to a new NerdWallet survey. And that debt isn't cheap. Households that regularly carry credit card debt pay an average of about $1,300 a year in inte Decide Between Nonprofit, For-Profit Online Degree Programs 02/12/2017 07:00pm • To some students, a for-profit online degree program seems like a risky option. "I've seen a lot of reports for a lot of years about how for-profit schools have pretty much based their incomes on the ability for students to get federal financial aid," says 30-year-old Matt Warner, a cybersecurity an Why Roth 401(k)s Are a Great Deal for Millennials 02/12/2017 07:00pm • What if you could pay tax on your contributions now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals at retirement -- who wouldn't opt for a retirement plan like that? Millions of younger Americans can, through a Roth 401(k) account. Of all consumer and investor demographics, Roth 401(k)s work best for younger The Best Valentine's Day Gift That Couples Should Exchange 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Chocolates are fine. Teddy bears are cute. Roses are a surefire hit. But one of the best gifts that a couple can exchange on Valentine's Day doesn't cost a cent. This gift might be a bit unconventional, but it can do wonders for your relationship. Yes, Valentine's Day is a great time for some down Virginia’s education secretary talks teacher raises, Trump administration 02/10/2017 03:43pm • RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia teachers can be confident in some kind of extra pay this year, the state’s Education Secretary Dietra Trent said in a wide-ranging interview in her Capitol Square office as the General Assembly moves into the final two weeks of its session and a new administration settle 4 401(k) Options When You Leave a Job 02/09/2017 07:00pm • Your company 401(k) plan helps you to build retirement savings through employer matching and tax-deferred investment growth. But when you leave the job to move on to another opportunity or retire, you need to decide what to do with the account balance. You could leave the money in the 401(k) plan, Why Are We Attracted to Cult Stocks? 02/08/2017 07:00pm • From the Manson family to the Branch Davidians, there have been some truly horrific cults in American history that have ruined the lives of both followers and outsiders. So when market analysts refer to certain stocks in the market as "cult stocks," investors should take notice. Cults are often led Top 10 money mistakes women make 02/08/2017 12:09am • WASHINGTON — I recently read "Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich: 75 Avoidable Mistakes Women Make with Money" by Lois P. Frankel, and I was intrigued. As a wealth adviser for over 25 years and co-founder of Bridgewater Wealth’s Her Wealth™ it was the subtitle that really caught my eye. It made Tools Help Families, Student Loan Borrowers Claim Education Tax Credits 02/07/2017 07:00pm • Tax time is upon us. For those earning a degree, paying for college or repaying student loans, you may be eligible to claim several higher education-related tax credits and deductions. Your eligibility for these credits depends on several factors, including your income and whether you've claimed th