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'Our Only World' reflects on people and the environment 02/12/2015 11:35am • "Our Only World" (Counterpoint), by Wendell Berry The 10 essays in "Our Only World" convey outrage over environmental and community ruin while also expressing hope that the very species that inflicted such harm is capable of doing better. Stern but compassionate, author Wendell Berry raises broader US indexes open higher following cease-fire deal in Ukraine 02/12/2015 09:44am • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are opening higher, following sharp gains in Europe as world leaders clinched a cease-fire deal for Ukraine. Whole Foods jumped 4 percent after the high-end grocery chain reported better earnings than analysts were expecting. Orbitz soared 21 percent after rival online Bank of England: inflation drop temporary, to help consumers 02/12/2015 08:41am • LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England said Thursday there is a good chance the U.K. may experience a period of falling prices this year and that this is good news for the economy. Slowing inflation is largely due to falling oil and food prices, which will put more money into consumers' pockets, Govern ECB official: Stimulus needs help from governments 02/12/2015 04:46am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A top European Central Bank official says the bank's new 1.1 trillion euro ($1.2 trillion) monetary stimulus could "fall on barren ground" if governments do not cut red tape and excessive regulation. The bank will start purchasing government bonds with newly printed money Update on the latest in business: 02/12/2015 03:25am • FINANCIAL MARKETS Greek standoff weighs on Asian shares, data boosts Japan TOKYO (AP) — The standoff between Greece and its creditors is weighing on Asian stock markets, but improved economic data and a weak yen is lifting Japanese shares. Shares were lackluster in many markets after an emergency A Wealth Building Plan for You: College Grad Edition 02/11/2015 07:00pm • Investing can be a confusing and scary proposition sometimes. You're never really sure if the information you find is exactly for you (in the case of some online publications), if the data is relevant (in certain financial studies), or if the advice is credible (such as when you receive a stock tip 3 Ways to Help Your Spouse Build Credit 02/11/2015 07:00pm • You can share many things as a married couple, but one thing you won't share is your credit profile. This doesn't mean you should disregard your partner's credit, though. While your credit reports and scores aren't merged in marriage, when the two of you apply for a joint credit card or loan, both Take 4 Steps to Earn a Cosigner Release on Private Student Loans 02/10/2015 07:00pm • Nothing causes stress like the combination of family and finances. And private student loans, which often have a parent or grandparent cosigner, can really bring that stressful mixture to a boil. But while being a parent is a lifelong gig, cosigning on student debt doesn't have to span the life of A Guide to Launching Your Side Business 02/09/2015 07:00pm • Getting off the groundLaunching a side business can be stressful: How much money should you sink in before making that first sale? How can you find the time to get your idea off the ground, especially if you're also juggling a full-time job? Here are some do's and don'ts, based on the experiences of Credit Unions Anyone Can Join 02/09/2015 07:00pm • Credit Unions are the underdog of financial institutions. With over 100 million members and $1.1 trillion in assets, credit unions are growing but still pale in comparison to the trillions of dollars in assets held by the big banks. But sometimes, the underdog is the better option, which is often tr 10 Terms First-Time Homebuyers Should Know 02/09/2015 07:00pm • In about a month or so, it won't just be spring. It'll be home selling and buying season, and you'll start seeing the "For Sale" signs posted in yards as well as online advertisements beckoning prospective homebuyers. But before you allow yourself to be beckoned, it would behoove you to familiariz Your Guide to Tax-Efficient Investing 02/08/2015 07:00pm • In early February, U.S. investors typically receive their 1099 Forms, reporting income from brokerage accounts. Often, those weeks leading up to April 15 are the only time of year when Americans give much thought to their taxes. However, investors can improve returns by applying year-round strategi How to Find Your Financial Soul Mate 02/05/2015 07:00pm • Maybe it sounds shallow to size up a romantic prospect by guessing his or her earning potential. But who could blame you, when study after study has found that money disagreements are a major source of relationship tension? Just think of all the money issues that crop up in a serious relationship - Prepare for Medical, Law School in High School 02/05/2015 07:00pm • It's hard to commit to a career before you've picked a date for prom, but teens who plan to attend medical or law school can benefit from creating a financial and academic framework before they apply to college. Money is a significant concern when it comes to earning an advanced degree. College gra Evaluate 3 Factors When Comparing Business School Acceptances 02/05/2015 07:00pm • Receiving an offer of admission from one of your target business schools is every MBA hopeful's dream, and that achievement feels even more amazing when a second or even third offer comes in. After taking some time to properly celebrate, now comes the hard part. Since you likely applied only to pro