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10 Reasons to Attend a Community College 06/09/2015 08:00pm • Why Students Should Consider Community CollegeThe traditional four-year college experience isn't for everyone. Some students aren't sure what they want to study, while others are looking for a more affordable education. Community colleges can be good options for students in these situations.If you'r How to Get More Out of Your Credit Cards 06/08/2015 08:00pm • Some people are legitimately shopaholics, and this article isn't really for them. If you can't keep your spending under control, then cash is usually the best way to go. However, if you aren't carrying debt yet still aren't using rewards credit cards, then you're missing out. Rewards cards are cre Strides in Suicide Prevention 06/04/2015 08:00pm • Americans are paying more attention to suicide prevention. Lawmakers are passing bills to improve mental health care for U.S. military veterans and service members. Hospitals and medical centers where vulnerable patients may seek care, whether in a therapist's office or the emergency room, are worki How Millennials Define Frugality Differently 06/04/2015 08:00pm • With millennials surpassing baby boomers as the nation's largest living generation and approaching the precipice of their prime spending years, retailers are scrambling to figure out what makes members of gen Y open their wallets to spend. Recent statements from Macy's and Whole Foods announcing 3 Times College Closings Can Affect Student Loan Repayments 06/02/2015 08:00pm • By now, you've probably heard the news about the closing and recent bankruptcy filing announcement of Corinthian Colleges, one of the largest for-profit higher education organizations in the U.S. At its peak, the organization enrolled almost 80,000 students per year. In April, the organization anno 4 Telecom Stocks to Weather a Strong Dollar 06/01/2015 08:00pm • Much has been made over the last quarter about how the strong dollar has hurt U.S. company earnings. Companies with significant overseas operations see their earnings diminished when they are converted back to U.S. dollars. In the past 12 months, the U.S. dollar has gained approximately 20 percent v Should You Ever Use a Credit Card Cash Advance? 06/01/2015 08:00pm • A credit card pricing and terms sheet inundates new customers with grids of information. Buried somewhere between the annual membership fee, transaction fees and penalty APR is a line about cash advance APR and the associated fee. The high numbers should be enough to keep even the most financially i New grad guide: 6 smart money moves for those just starting out 05/28/2015 10:18am • WASHINGTON -- So, you’ve recently graduated from college and just landed your first job. Congratulations! Now that you’re gainfully employed and about to deposit the first of many paychecks in your bank account, how will you make sure that you avoid living paycheck to paycheck? While your tim The New Grad's Guide to Good Credit 05/27/2015 08:00pm • Congratulations on your graduation! Your credit score is probably one of the last things on your mind as you start a new chapter of your life, but consider these two facts:1. An excellent credit score could save you hundreds of dollars a year and hundreds of thousands over the course of your life.2. 3 Tips for Securing Student Loan Forgiveness 05/27/2015 08:00pm • Forgiveness programs can be lifesavers for borrowers drowning in student loan debt. For example, graduates with a high debt load and meager paycheck can look to Pay As You Earn and other income-driven repayment plans to make monthly bills more palatable. Civil servants can see debt forgiven after 3 Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio With Gold 05/26/2015 08:00pm • Gold is considered to be the world's first currency. The yellow metal was melted into gold coins created by King Croesus of Lydia around 550 BC and circulated in many economies well before the creation of paper money. Today, Western investors view gold as an alternative asset, a commodity, a quasi- 3 Surprising Student Loan Repayment Facts 05/26/2015 08:00pm • We've reached the end of another school year, which is always a great time for any student to look ahead. One topic perfect for this is student loans, especially if you're not returning to school in the fall. Federal student loan borrowers receive a grace period before their first payments are due. The 5 Biggest Money Decisions New Grads Face 05/26/2015 08:00pm • Congratulations! You've just passed through one of modern life's great rites of passage: college graduation. If you're like many of your cohort, you have a lot of weighty decisions to make in the next few months. Fortunately, these decisions are a lot like college: show up, do the homework and more How to Tackle Student Loans During the Grace Period 05/25/2015 08:00pm • Get Ahead of Student Loan PaymentsCongratulations -- you survived college. But now it's time to think about those pesky student loans. Depending on its terms, a loan may allow graduates to delay their first payment for several months. This is when those recent borrowers should settle on a repayment Explore Ways Community Colleges Serve Veterans 05/24/2015 08:00pm • Stepping into a classroom after years of serving in the military full time can be difficult, especially for veterans who are still adjusting to civilian life. The choice between community college and a four-year university can make a difference in student comfort and success. The structure, cost and