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2022's 10 Best-Performing Stocks 01/02/2023 07:00pm • These stocks generated the best returns in 2022.The S&P 500 finished its worst year since 2008 on a low note, falling 5.9% in December and ending 2022 down 19.4%. Investors remain concerned about persistently high inflation, aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and an uncertain global 9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in January 01/02/2023 07:00pm • Analysts recommend these upgraded stocks for January.The S&P 500 dropped more than 5% in December to finish a brutal 2022 down 19.4%, its worst year since 2008. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.5% in December as it continues to battle inflation. The higher interest rates ri Financial New Year's resolutions 01/02/2023 10:30am • Improve your financial life. Embrace the allure of a fresh start. The beginning of a new year is a great time to commit to your money goals, budget better, pay down debt, ditch bad habits and improve your financial picture to reach your goals. If you want 2023 to be a better year for your mon Maryland biotech advances COVID-influenza combo vaccine 12/30/2022 10:29am • Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Novavax, whose protein-based COVID-19 vaccine is now widely available, is advancing clinical trials for a COVID vaccine that would also protect against influenza. The Phase 2 trial will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of different formulations of the COVID/flu c What to Do With an Underwater Mortgage 12/29/2022 07:00pm • An underwater mortgage, also called an upside-down mortgage, occurs when the loan's principal balance is higher than the home's fair market value, resulting in negative equity. In other words, a mortgage becomes underwater when you owe more than your home is worth, and your loan-to-value ratio excee More Americans focusing on financial fitness in 2023 12/27/2022 07:26pm • This year's record-high inflation paired with a looming recession is causing more and more Americans to switch their New Year’s resolutions from focusing on their bodies to targeting their money. Roughly one in three people surveyed say they want to save more money, according to a New Year's Fi Big Changes Are Coming for 401(k)s 12/27/2022 07:00pm • The latest government omnibus spending bill includes big changes to 401(k) and other retirement plans. These provisions will have a huge impact on retirees but contain benefits for all income levels and ages. The provisions, part of a bill called the SECURE Act 2.0, basically build on changes approv 10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 12/27/2022 07:00pm • The 401(k) is a go-to retirement savings vehicle, and these funds can help focus your strategy.When selecting funds for your 401(k), simple is usually better. Actively managed funds with complicated investment strategies often underperform index funds over the long term, and they'll charge you more Federal Student Loan Delinquency and Default: What to Know 12/26/2022 07:00pm • Delinquency paves the way to default when it comes to repaying student loans, and millions of Americans who borrowed to fund their postsecondary education find themselves on that problematic path each year. About 15% of all individual student loans are in default at any given time, with more than a When Is It Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement? 12/22/2022 07:00pm • As retirement nears, it's common to evaluate your nest egg and decide next steps. When only a few working years remain, you may be wondering if it's worth saving. If you haven't yet started, the process of setting aside funds might not seem effective. Any investments you make won't have many years t Bank of America adding free, low-income finance counseling at a DC branch 12/22/2022 10:10am • Bank of America is expanding its pilot program with nonprofit Operation HOPE, adding financial counseling for low- and moderate-income individuals to more cities, including a branch location in Northeast D.C. The program, called HOPE Inside, was first introduced in four financial centers in A Important Dates to Mark on Your Personal Finance Calendar 12/21/2022 07:00pm • Get financially organized.If your New Year's money resolution is to stay on top of your finances, a calendar can help.After all, much of staying organized with your finances means keeping track of dates. Just as you don't want to be late with a credit card bill, you really don't want to be late fili 5 Ways to Pay for Community College 12/21/2022 07:00pm • Cost is often the deciding factor for students choosing between enrolling at a community college or four-year college. The average tuition and fees for full-time, in-district students at public two-year colleges in 2022-2023 was $3,860, according to the College Board's 2022 Trends in College Pricing 15 Law Schools Where You Can Pay Off Your Debt 12/20/2022 07:00pm • Most law school grads have a high debt load.Many law students depend on student loans to fund their legal education. Students from the class of 2021 at 184 law schools that reported debt figures to U.S. News incurred an average debt of about $110,861. But law school grads can offset these high debt 9 of the Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 12/19/2022 07:00pm • These stocks under $10 won't break the bank.The stock market has struggled in 2022, providing buying opportunities in high-quality stocks. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 per share are few and far between. A stock priced at this level could be a red flag that something is ser