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9 Ways to Help Your 401(k) to Grow Faster 03/27/2016 08:00pm • You know the feeling. Your 401(k) account doesn't seem to be growing fast enough. Sure, you've done the basics. You put in enough money to qualify for the full match that your company offers -- no wasting free money, right? -- but your retirement savings aren't responding the way you would like. In Why Bonds Are Important for Investors 03/27/2016 08:00pm • The specter of rising interest rates brings a number of legitimate concerns about the wider effect on markets. There's worries about slower economic growth, rising expenses for goods and services purchased with credit, narrowing corporate profit margins as operating costs rise and, should the Federa 6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Financial Goals 03/24/2016 08:00pm • Spring is here, and there's no better time for a fresh start. This isn't just the time to break out the shorts, flips-flops and start the spring cleaning, it's time to get your finances back in shape. If things like getting out of debt, saving up to buy your first home and paying off student loans a How to Cultivate a Mindset of Frugality 03/24/2016 08:00pm • My job leaves me living in a hotel a lot of the time. As I ignored my own packet of makeup removing wipes and used the complimentary one at the hotel last night, I realized that I probably save about $6 a year stretching my own makeup wipes by using the free ones when I'm staying at hotels that have Simplified Principles to Achieve Financial Freedom 03/22/2016 08:00pm • Financial independence is having the means to spend your time and energy how you want, on your terms. To that end, we define financial freedom as the point where you are generating enough passive income from your investments to comfortably cover all of your expenses. So how do we get there? In the s 5 Ways Terrorism Affects Your Portfolio 03/22/2016 08:00pm • Terrorist attacks like the one in Brussels leave too much in their wake -- fatalities and injuries, destruction, fear among the populace and many unanswered questions. But one thing they rarely seem to leave anymore is a lasting effect on stocks. While any terrorist attack might evoke memories of th How Bad Credit May Kill Your Job Prospects 03/22/2016 08:00pm • Whether your company shuts down or you're straight out of college and looking for a job, it's likely you have expenses and bills to cover. Without a job, however, it's difficult to keep up with monthly payments along with living expenses, which can negatively affect your credit reports rather quickl 5 Answers for Teachers About Federal Grants for Grad School 03/22/2016 08:00pm • For students, a good rule of thumb is to limit total loan borrowing to no more than your projected first year salary. According to the National Education Association, that average starting salary for teachers was $36,141 in 2012-2013. Borrowing less than that amount can be difficult for prospective Why College Grads Should Start Investing Now 03/21/2016 08:00pm • College graduation for many young Americans is right around the corner. Along with starting a first job and maybe learning to navigate in a new city, starting to stash cash in an investment account now may be one of the most important financial moves new grads can make. It's important to start formi As Health Care Evolves, Consider Why to Go to Med School 03/21/2016 08:00pm • Weighing the pros and cons of applying to medical school can be overwhelming. The average student loan debt for medical school graduates is more than $180,000, not including undergraduate debt. Often students reach age 28 before seeing their first real paychecks. Financial compensation alone will n 5 horrible ways to blow your tax refund (and 3 good ones) 03/21/2016 05:00am • According to the IRS, the average taxpayer will wind up with just less than $2,800 as a refund this year. While that may sound like a ton of money, it can disappear in a hurry. What will people do with this dough? Sadly, in my experience, nothing constructive. When I was a financial adviser, I What to Do When You Inherit a Traditional IRA From Your Spouse 03/20/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to losing a spouse, there are often many unexpected details to deal with, not the least of which is financial. One such detail is what to do if you've inherited a traditional IRA from your spouse. Spouses who inherit a traditional IRA have several choices to make, and each could impact Weigh Pros, Cons of an Employer Paying Your Law School Debt 03/20/2016 08:00pm • Companies nationwide are starting to offer a new benefit to debt-ridden employees, assisting them with paying down their student loans. And, law firms are leading the charge in offering this hot new perk, benefit experts say. This benefit offers workers help with student debt repayment on a monthly Compare Top Online, On-Ground MBA Programs Through Data 03/20/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to online and in-person, part-time MBA programs, both generally attract a similar demographic of students: working professionals looking to balance their jobs and other responsibilities with an education. And while flexibility is a key reason to consider pursuing an online MBA program The secret recipe inside your credit score 03/18/2016 05:04pm • WASHINGTON — Have you checked your credit report in the past year? If not, you may want to take a look. Although credit is just one small part of your overall financial picture, bad credit can impact other parts of your life. The most common examples are obtaining a car loan or mortgage at a low r