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5 Money Lessons Teens Should Learn Before They Go to College 09/14/2016 08:00pm • School is back in session across the country, but there is something your teens may not be learning in the classroom. Only 20 states require high school students to take economics and even fewer -- 17 states -- require a personal finance class, according to the Council for Economic Education. That Research Debt Statistics Before Choosing a College 09/13/2016 08:00pm • Starting this year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1. Since it's best to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible -- as some financial aid is first come, first served -- the class of 2021 should be thinking about financial aid right now. In particular, think about how fina Getting a Second Job to Save for Retirement 09/13/2016 08:00pm • Some full-time jobs don't pay enough to allow employees to cover their expenses and save for retirement at the same time. To bridge the gap, some people work full-time and have a second job on the side, perhaps as a freelance writer by night, a regular at a local comedy club or some weekend shifts How to Save For Retirement While Paying for a Child's College 09/13/2016 08:00pm • The typical investor has two long-term goals: retirement and kids' college expenses. Ideally, a family would estimate how much each will require, make a conservative guess about likely returns, and then invest enough each month to reach both targets on schedule. But that's tough to do. So which goa Exclusive: Former Va. Gov. McDonnell not planning political comeback 09/13/2016 02:03pm • WASHINGTON — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has no plans to get back into politics himself, but wants to remain involved in key issues, he told WTOP. “I do want to continue to speak about the important issues of the day, like federalism,” McDonnell said in an interview following word th How to Survive on a Graduate Student Stipend 09/12/2016 08:00pm • When Joe Brusca was living on a graduate student stipend, he cut expenses wherever he could. The master's degree student bought dried beans, lentils and rice in bulk, rehydrating them throughout the week for cheap and healthy meals. "They have all the nutrients you need," says Brusca, whose stipend 4 Critical Personal Finance Tips for Your First Years After College 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Graduation is a joyous occasion, but it also marks the point at which people step out of school and into the real world. That real world offers a ton of opportunities -- and infinite chances to make enormous financial mistakes. Many recent college graduates find themselves repeating the same financi 4 Kinds of Insurance That Can Save Your Retirement 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Enjoying a secure retirement means more than just hitting your investment goals. It also requires planning ahead for certain financial obstacles that could potentially make your later years a little less golden. Having the right kinds of insurance can go a long way toward helping you combat potenti Ace the Art of Lowering Your Bills 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Consumers are savvier than ever with their money, but one of the basics -- getting the lowest price possible -- can trip up even the budgetary wizards among us. Ace the art of lowering your bills with these tips. Use a service. Some companies will negotiate your bills for you. For instance, Shrinka Princeton, Williams Top 2017 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings 09/12/2016 08:00pm • A college degree is one of the most important investments an individual can make, according to a recent study by the White House's Council of Economic Advisers. The earnings gap between a college and a high school graduate continues to widen, with those earning bachelor's degrees making nearly $1 m Former DC delegate makes good on debt, avoids trial 09/12/2016 01:58pm • WASHINGTON — Civil rights pioneer and former D.C. congressional delegate Walter Fauntroy avoided a trail Monday by paying the money he owed for a failed 2009 presidential inaugural ball. Police arrested Fauntroy in June as he returned from four years as an overseas fugitive. He was wanted in Pr Why High-Yield Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Do high-yield bonds belong in your investment portfolio? Maybe so. Historically, high-yield bonds, often called "junk" bonds by traders, analysts and money managers, primary due to their higher risk levels relative to traditional fixed income instruments, may conjure up disturbing images. Think Mic 15 Money Management Tips for College Students 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Time-tested wisdom for the new college student.There's nothing like the feeling of independence of when you're in college, but since it's the first time away from home for many, budgeting and managing money might be tough to master. In fact, 64 percent of college students have run short on funds at 3 Credit Card Fees You Shouldn't Be Paying, Even If You Have Bad Credit 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Having bad credit already carries a high cost, including the higher interest rates you'll pay to borrow money. But predatory credit card issuers that specialize in the subprime market make it even more expensive by piling on extra fees. According to a recent NerdWallet study, subprime specialist is Former Virginia Gov. owes more than $10M to lawyers 09/09/2016 11:24pm • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell still owes more than $10 million to the lawyers who ultimately got his federal corruption conviction overturned. His sister Maureen McDonnell told reporters Friday that he's still in debt to two law firms in Washington, D.C., saying