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7 tips to avoid overspending on gifts this holiday season 12/05/2018 07:00pm • The winter holiday season in America has become a monthslong shopping extravaganza. And as the ever-expanding Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales indicate, Americans continue to plan their holidays around their wallets. While it's not uncommon for Americans to rack up some amount of debt during t What Student Loan Borrowers Can Expect From Financial Aid Mobile App 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Last fall, as part of its efforts to modernize the financial aid process from application through repayment, the U.S. Department of Education announced a blueprint for its Next Generation Financial Services Environment. The enhancements will better serve both potential and current student loan borr How Much of My Credit Limit Should I Use? 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Your credit limit tells you exactly how much money your credit card issuer will let you use without paying a penalty. You can use as much of your limit as you want -- but that doesn't mean you should max out your card. Here's a look at what you should know about your credit limit. What Happens When 7 Expert Investing Moves to Make in 2019 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Navigate uncertain investing waters.The S&P 500 is nearly flat this year. Volatility is rampant as new investors experience their first down market. There's an abundance of investment anxiety with rising interest rates, tariffs and a volatile global economy. Although no one knows what 2019 will 7 reasons why renovating is better than buying a new home 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Not everyone is fooled by the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side. Given the option to make changes to their home or opt for a new one, 76 percent of Americans would rather renovate than use their savings for a down payment, according to real estate information company Zillow' Pebblebrook closes LaSalle deal, starts selling hotels 12/03/2018 11:59am • WASHINGTON — Bethesda-based Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has completed its $5.2 billion acquisition of Bethesda-based LaSalle Hotel Properties, and has sold five former LaSalle hotel properties for $820.8 million in gross proceeds. Pebblebrook plans to sell up to $1.25 billion worth of LaSalle prope Today in History: Dec. 3 12/03/2018 12:18am • Today is Monday, Dec. 3, the 337th day of 2018. There are 28 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Dec. 3, 1984, thousands of people died after a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India. On this How to Improve Your Business Credit Score 12/02/2018 07:00pm • Your company has incredible financial powers. In the name of your business, you can open credit cards, apply for loans and even get office space and vehicles. And, along with those abilities comes a system for evaluating your company's financial health -- a business credit score. When considering b How to Protect Your Dividend Income 12/02/2018 07:00pm • They plummet, then they soar -- this fall's stock gyrations can make your head spin. Investors have long been told to just wait out the downturns. And, indeed, the broad market has always gone to new highs after the worst crashes, even if some stocks never recover. That's fine for investors who are What Is a Predatory Loan? 11/29/2018 07:00pm • Predatory loans have unfair, misleading or unaffordable terms that generally benefit the lender at the expense of the borrower. They come in different forms, but predatory loans all have the potential to trap consumers in a cycle of debt. For example, payday loans are typically seen as predatory be How to Prepare for a Post-Retirement Second Act 11/29/2018 07:00pm • Luther Keith retired in 2005 from his job as an award-winning reporter and editor at the Detroit News . But, he never really retired. Keith, 68, has two second careers. By day, he works as executive director of ARISE Detroit, a nonprofit community organization. At night, he morphs into a blues sing How Do Airline Miles Work? A Getting Started Guide 11/29/2018 07:00pm • If you know someone who scored a free flight to Hawaii or some other far-off dream destination, chances are, he or she used airline miles to buy the ticket. Airline miles can seem mysterious and possibly too good to be true, but they are a legitimate way to get free or discounted flights. "It's kin How much would a parent give a child to help with debt? 11/29/2018 10:42am • WASHINGTON — Good news for kids in debt: the average parent would hand over $5,700 to help his child, without expecting to be paid back, according to a new CreditCards.com report. The amount bounces up to nearly $8,000 if the parents will be reimbursed. And 90 percent of parents said they wo How to Avoid Paying Credit Card Fees 11/28/2018 07:00pm • Credit card holders can spend hundreds of dollars on fees annually just to use their cards. But you can avoid fees by choosing the right credit cards and using them wisely. Here's a look at how. Avoiding Credit Card FeesKnow what triggers your credit card fees so you can sidestep these charges. For How to Survive an Insurance Elimination Period 11/28/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining adequate insurance coverage is just the first step toward surviving a financial or health emergency. Here's why: Depending on the type of insurance you need to tap and the way your policy is structured, you may wait several months before receiving a check from the insurer. During that t