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7 of the Best Long-Term Stocks to Buy 06/09/2022 08:00pm • These seven high-quality stocks have solid fundamentals.Supply chain issues and inflation have hurt corporate profits in 2022, resulting in large-scale stock market declines. These daily changes in stocks are dizzying investors and causing a lot of uncertainty in the markets. But one of the best way How to Read a Stock Chart 06/08/2022 08:00pm • Before any investor puts serious money in the stock market, it's extremely important to understand the basics about a stock's price, value and movement. Fortunately, there's nearly unlimited data, information and analysis online these days, but investors still need to know where to find that informa The Cost of Private vs. Public Colleges 06/07/2022 08:00pm • The cost of tuition and fees is typically higher at private colleges than public ones, leaving many students to believe they can only afford one type of school. But college administrators and other experts say it's not quite that simple: Tuition discounts and institutional dollars at private schools 25 Fun Things to Do in Your Free Time That Cost Nothing 06/07/2022 08:00pm • With the increasing cost of everything from food to gasoline, entertaining ourselves can be expensive these days. But it doesn't have to be, says Katie Ross, executive vice president of the national nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling. Ross is well versed in helping people budget better an How Many Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck? 06/07/2022 08:00pm • Here's what it means to live paycheck to paycheck: All of your income goes to paying your monthly expenses. There isn't any money left after you pay the bills. Around 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a May 2022 LendingClub survey. You might think that this is an issue o 10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them 06/07/2022 08:00pm • Every year, thieves target individuals to get access to their personal information and money, and they tend to zero in on older people. Seniors lose more than $3 billion to fraud each year, according to the FBI. If you haven't yet been approached by a scammer, you could face a scheme in the coming y Md. Democrats spar over education funding and ethics in first TV debate 06/07/2022 05:07am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Several of the Democrats running for governor used the first televised debate of the campaign to introduce new attacks on various rivals, cl How Americans Are Absorbing Price Surges Tied to Inflation 06/06/2022 08:00pm • Americans are cutting back on dining out, driving, monthly subscriptions and purchasing brand name products in response to higher prices, a recent survey found. These lifestyle changes, however, might not be enough to offset skyrocketing expenses. Inflation rates remain high, with the consumer price How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 06/06/2022 08:00pm • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, aren't interested in working with the middle class. Many firms in recent years have stopped paying commission What Is a Budget Calendar? 06/05/2022 08:00pm • Many of us rely on calendars to keep track of important events in our lives, from doctor appointments to vacations. Why not use a calendar to keep track of your finances as well? That's the concept behind a budget calendar. For example, you may have a doctor appointment marked on your calendar, but 8 Financial Stocks to Buy as Interest Rates Rise 06/05/2022 08:00pm • Stock selection is critical in the financial sector.Rising interest rates are generally good news for bank stocks, helping to expand their net interest margins. Higher interest rates can also boost insurance companies' profits on the safe debt they hold. While interest rates are expected to rise sig Why free college is so elusive — and how we can get closer to establishing it 06/05/2022 03:13am • The idea of waiving college tuition falls in and out of vogue. Last year, President Joe Biden's plan to make tuition free at community colleges was cut from the Build Back Better plan, once again placing the concept of a nationwide tuition-free college program just out of reach. Before that ef School Zone: Safety in the aftermath of Uvalde shooting 06/03/2022 06:07am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP's weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. School systems detail safety measures after Texas shooting What it is: It’s been more than a week since a gunman entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 chi How to Refinance Your Mortgage 06/02/2022 08:00pm • Mortgage refinancing is when you take out a new home loan to pay off an existing mortgage. If you refinance, you may be able to lock in a lower interest rate, reduce your monthly payments, pay off your mortgage faster or even tap into your home's equity. The mortgage refinancing process may be more Survey: 71% Say Rising Costs Have Affected Summer Vacation Plans 05/31/2022 08:00pm • A recent U.S. News & World Report survey shows that nearly three-fourths of Americans, ready to travel again but facing a shaky economy and high prices, have changed either their behavior or their travel budgets to make summer vacation a reality. About 22% have decreased their vacation budgets,