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Questions for Your Financial Advisor During Volatile Markets 03/07/2022 07:00pm • With the S&P 500 stock index down 12% year to date and uncertainty clouding the picture for global markets, nervous investors could be looking to review their financial plans. Inflation is at its highest in 40 years, the Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates several times in 2022 to tame hot The Pros and Cons of Prenups 03/06/2022 07:00pm • If you're getting ready to tie the knot, the thought of a prenup may have you tied in knots. But many divorce attorneys suggest that getting a prenuptial agreement, a legal document that determines how assets will be divided and protected in the event of a divorce, is a smart financial decision. The Richmond drone tech company raises $350K 03/04/2022 03:15pm • A Richmond company that builds tools that drones use to work on live power lines closed $350,000 in convertible debt financing last month. Linebird builds specialized payloads, tools and sensors for drones that allow work on live power lines — work that would otherwise require a manned crew in How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 03/03/2022 07:00pm • 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 10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 03/02/2022 07:00pm • 401(k) funds help investors save for retirement.The 401(k) might be the best wealth-building tool for retirement ever created. This type of account reduces taxes in the year a contribution is made and every year thereafter until the funds are gradually withdrawn during retirement. Couple the ongoing What to Know About 'Grow Your Own' Teacher Programs 03/01/2022 07:00pm • Many school districts around the country are facing teacher shortages, particularly in areas such as special education, foreign languages, and science and math. At the same time, the existing teaching force -- which is overwhelmingly white, in most places -- often doesn't reflect the demographics of How Is Your Credit Score Calculated? 03/01/2022 07:00pm • If you're trying to improve your credit score, it's important to understand how your credit score is calculated. While you do have many different credit scores, including VantageScores, about 90% of lenders will request your FICO score when you apply for credit. There are even different versions of What Is a UCC Filing and How Does It Affect My Credit? 02/28/2022 07:00pm • As a small-business owner, obtaining capital to build your business is a top priority. But when you get a loan, you may notice something new on your credit reports in addition to the credit account: a UCC filing. When commercial lenders offer financing to small businesses, they often require collate Drivers get grace period to pay back millions in back-tolls to Maryland 02/24/2022 02:51pm • Thousands of Maryland drivers are still peeved about a bill they got last spring with an unexpectedly high balance. The pandemic delayed the state's ability to send out invoices for toll payments, but now it's offering drivers a reprieve. When those bills went out to Maryland drivers starting las 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 02/23/2022 07:00pm • Consistent dividends can provide peace of mind.Many investors in 2022 are feeling a bit worried about the state of their portfolio. That means "risk off" investments are in favor, including dividend stocks that offer a steady flow of income to shareholders and generally have more stable outlooks tha 15 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2022 02/22/2022 07:00pm • Stocks beat bonds, and these dividend stocks offer reliable yields.In the short run, the stock market can be extremely volatile. Over the longer term, however, it's clear that stocks outperform other financial assets like bonds and cash. That's particularly true in a low-interest-rate environment. W 7 Stocks That Are Good Inflation Investments 02/22/2022 07:00pm • Identifying the top inflation investments for 2022.Inflation, as you might have noticed, is getting out of hand. The Labor Department's latest numbers show the consumer price index rising 7.5% in January from the same month a year before, the highest reading in 40 years. This erosion in purchasing p Should Parents Use a PLUS or Home Equity Loan to Help Pay for College? 02/22/2022 07:00pm • Paying for college can be a challenge for many families. Even those who are diligent savers may still need more funds after applying available savings, scholarships and grants and maximizing federal direct student loans. In such cases, many parents consider additional loan options like private stude Survey: 67% Say Personal Finance Should Be Required in High School 02/22/2022 07:00pm • A mid-February survey from U.S. News & World Report reveals that over two-thirds of respondents believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement to graduate from high school. On top of that number, another 26% say it should at least be offered as a high school elective. According t 14 Easy Ways to Pay Off Debt 02/22/2022 07:00pm • If you're struggling to manage your debt and don't have a plan to pay it off, start here. These easy ways to cut down your debt include financial strategies recommended by experts as well as simple tips to improve your money habits. Before you start repaying debt, first make a list of each debt you