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10 Questions to Ask Before Applying to Law School 08/25/2020 12:00am • Here is what you should know before deciding about law school.Getting into and through law school typically requires years of hard work and lots of money. Many grads embark on successful careers, but some struggle to find employment and pay off student loan debt, making the decision to go a very imp 2021 Best Colleges Rankings Coming Sept. 14 08/24/2020 12:00am • To aid prospective students and families in researching colleges, on Monday, Sept. 14, U.S. News & World Report will publish its 2021 edition of Best Colleges. These rankings of National Universities, National Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities and Regional Colleges focus on academic Have Children? How to Ensure You Receive the $500 Stimulus Payment 08/24/2020 12:00am • People who didn't file 2018 or 2019 federal income tax returns needed to take an extra step this past spring to receive government stimulus checks for their children. However, a glitch in the IRS non-filers tool meant people who requested payments prior to May 5, 2020, may not have received the pro Accused members of Fairfax Co. 'Reccless Tigers' gang indicted on murder, drug charges 08/21/2020 12:54pm • Several members of a violent gang known as the "Reccless Tigers," which operates out of Fairfax County, Virginia, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on a slew of charges, including murder, kidnapping and racketeering. The 72-page indictment, returned by a grand jury in U.S. District Court Are Credit Cards Good or Bad? 08/21/2020 12:00am • Credit cards are neither good nor bad. They are financial tools that must be used with care. Cards can help or hurt your finances if you don't use them responsibly. 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And while some of the most successful investment managers often hav Do Private Student Loans Qualify for Coronavirus Relief? 08/20/2020 12:00am • If you have a federal student loan, you can now pause payments and pay no interest through the end of 2020. But this measure won't help if you have private student loans and can't make payments because of the coronavirus. Luckily, some states have reached agreements with private student lenders to a Is a Credit Card Cash Advance Better Than a Payday Loan? 08/20/2020 12:00am • When you need cash right away and don't have readily available savings, you might consider using a credit card cash advance or payday loan. Although both options allow you to get money quickly, they also penalize borrowers who can't pay back the debt promptly. Here is a look at the pros and cons of 7 Best Transportation Stocks to Invest In 08/20/2020 12:00am • Transportation stocks with "buy" ratingsAirline and cruise stocks have been crushed in 2020 because of travel restrictions, event cancellations and shelter-in-place orders. However, the global travel slowdown won't last forever, and travel demand is already showing signs of rebounding in the right d How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month 08/20/2020 12:00am • Earning extra income through a side hustle, gig app or freelance job is a legitimate way to stretch your budget, jump-start financial goals or pay off debt. And during the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are searching for remote opportunities to supplement income and employment disruptions. But not How to Manage Old, Unpaid Student Loans 08/19/2020 12:00am • The Student Loan Ranger often receives questions from readers with older federal student loan debt. Since there is no statute of limitations on federal student loans, borrowers are sometimes surprised to find that they still owe money on federal student loans that are years or decades old. If you h What Tenants Can Expect From Trump's Executive Order 08/19/2020 12:00am • On Aug. 8, President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and needed assistance for renters and homeowners facing financial difficulties. "I'm signing an executive order directing the Department of Housing and Urban Development, HHS (Department of Health and Human Marylanders racking up almost 25 hours of 'sleep debt' per week during pandemic 08/18/2020 11:30am • If you feel like you can't sleep, you're in good company. Or bad, as the case might be. Lack of shuteye has been hitting people in Maryland especially hard during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study. 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