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Everything You Need to Know About Probate 08/11/2020 12:00am • Probate is a legal process that takes place after a person's death. The specifics of the probate process vary by state, but the overarching goal in most cases includes validating and authenticating the final will, making sure debts are paid and distributing the remaining assets to the deceased perso How to Become an Angel Investor 08/11/2020 12:00am • When startups need funding, angel investors can be an attractive alternative to debt financing. "Angel investing is the act of providing funding to early-stage startups before they're ready to raise venture capital," says Ryan Feit, co-founder and CEO of SeedInvest. Once the domain of high-net-wort What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean for You? 08/11/2020 12:00am • If you had the news on for any length of time last weekend, you almost certainly saw the signing of executive actions that President Donald Trump held at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey -- actions designed to help people who have seen their lives turned upside down due to the pandemic. The U.S. News Survey: About 55% Don't Know That a Missed Payment Hurts Your Credit Score 08/11/2020 12:00am • An August 2020 survey from U.S. News & World Report shows that Americans have a little work to do when it comes to understanding how credit scores and different types of loans work. Respondents were asked if missing a loan payment would hurt your credit score if you were not in a hardship progra How to Lend Money to Family 08/10/2020 12:00am • Consider the scenario: You've been hit up for a loan by a family member. And you've decided to lend that family member some money. Mostly because saying no didn't feel like a realistic option. And why not? After all, you love your family, and so when somebody you care about is in a financial bind an The 7 Best Mining Stocks to Buy in 2020 08/10/2020 12:00am • Mining stocks can offer a hedge on inflation.Gold prices recently hit $2,000 per ounce for the first time. Investors not only see gold as a safe-haven investment during times of economic uncertainty but also as a hedge against long-term inflation. The Federal Reserve has spent trillions of dollars p HELOC or Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? 08/07/2020 12:00am • A home equity line of credit or home equity loan can help you borrow against the equity in your house to finance repairs or renovations that will increase your property's value. But uses may also include consolidating debt, paying for college and handling other large expenses. HELOCs and home equit 7 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in August 08/07/2020 12:00am • Here are CFRA's latest stock upgrades.The stock market continued its rebound off 2020 lows in July. Despite a 32.9% drop in second-quarter U.S. gross domestic product and abysmal second-quarter earnings numbers from many U.S. companies, optimism surrounding a potential coronavirus vaccine, aggressiv The Ultimate Guide to Equity 08/07/2020 12:00am • Equity is a term used in different contexts within business and investing, as well as in real estate and marketing. There are different types of equity that represent various classes of ownership or metrics that measure how effective management is at running a business. Understanding the value of e Denver Real Estate Housing Market Forecasts & Trends 2020 08/06/2020 12:00am • Denver is one of the most desirable cities in the U.S. The economy is strong, business is booming and the mountains are breathtaking. However, has 2020 shaken things up a bit? A drive through central Denver quickly reveals an increase in tents, housing the homeless. There is also an escalating tens 7 Stocks to Buy at 52-Week Lows 08/05/2020 12:00am • Seven stocks to watch near a 52-week low.The U.S. stock market plummeted earlier this year before recovering its losses and pushing on to even bigger gains. Yet not every company recovered along with the wider market, and some good stocks were left behind near their lowest price points of the year. Ask These Questions During Your College Orientation 08/05/2020 12:00am • Make the most of college orientation.College orientation is filled with information for students and parents. The event is a chance for incoming students to ask important questions and learn more about college life and their campus. Though orientation may look a little different at some colleges thi How Marriage Can Affect Your Student Loans 08/05/2020 12:00am • Getting married can change many aspects of your life, including your personal finances. For many couples, student loan debt is an important part of that. It might not sound romantic, but it is worth understanding before the big day how marriage can affect student loan repayment. If you have not had American man held in Moscow secretly sent to prison camp 08/04/2020 06:32pm • This undated file photo provided by the Whelan family shows Paul Whelan in Iceland. Whelan, who also holds Canadian, British and Irish citizenship, was detained in December 2018. (Courtesy of the Whelan family) An urgent email from David Whelan landed in the inboxes of journalists from Michigan 5 Stocks to Sell or Stay Away From in August 08/04/2020 12:00am • There is a lot of uncertainty for the near term, which has investors worried about what stocks to dump and where to look next. The pandemic has continued to constrain various industries, slowly deteriorating previously strong businesses. As many investors may be taking the time to review their portf