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How the National Debt Affects You 09/25/2018 08:00pm • The national debt may seem as far removed from your investments as your parents' debt is from your bank account. But, like your parents' debt, if the federal government's budget deficit grows too large, it will impact your daily life and investments in a painful way. "The economy is not going to imp Are You a Breadsharer or a Breadwinner? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Women are often at the center of the discussion around balancing life between work and family, but men struggle with this issue as well. "Society tends to treat work-family conflict as a problem that is experienced only by women," wrote Erin Reid, an associate professor at McMaster University's DeGr How to Plan an Amazing Honeymoon That Won't Break the Bank 09/24/2018 08:00pm • Americans spend an average of $4,000 on their honeymoons, according to WeddingWire's 2018 Newlywed Report. That often follows an engagement ring purchase, ceremony and reception that cost $32,000, on average, according to the report. Starting off your married life with a $36,000 expense is going to How to Get the Most Out of Stock Screeners 09/23/2018 08:00pm • Stock screens are a powerful tool in a stock investor's toolbox. They can help you cut through the market noise and figure out the best stocks to buy based on your investment objective and goals. Screeners are great for "getting quickly to the objective versus subjective parts of decision making," How to Keep Your Child's Credit Safe 09/23/2018 08:00pm • You probably know how important it is to protect your credit from fraud, but as a parent, you might not realize that your child's credit is up for grabs by identity thieves, too. Javelin Strategy & Research estimated that more than 1 million children were the victim of identity fraud in 2017, w How Does a Short Sale Work? 09/23/2018 08:00pm • If a divorce, job transfer, job loss or other major life event leaves you unable to keep up with mortgage payments, you may face foreclosure or short sale. A short sale can offer much-needed financial relief, but negatively affects your credit history and ability to buy another home in the near futu Homeowners’ best, worst reasons to tap home equity 09/22/2018 09:07pm • WASHINGTON — Tapping into a home’s equity isn't necessarily about keeping up with the Joneses. Sometimes, it’s about keeping up with the bills. According to most of the homeowners surveyed by Bankrate.com, about 74 percent think making home repairs is an acceptable reason to borrow against 10 unexpected debt traps — and how to avoid them 09/20/2018 08:00pm • In theory, staying out of debt seems like a straightforward process: By not spending more than you can afford, you'll be debt-free. However, as millions of Americans with debt can attest, it can be more complicated than that. Common attitudes toward money-management and spending can make it easy to 5 Questions to Separate Investment Signals from Noise 09/20/2018 08:00pm • The dramatic headlines that capture attention may trigger a fight-or-flight response for many investors. Google search results provide insight into the ubiquity of attention-grabbing headlines. For example, the keyword search term "trade wars" displays 300 million results, "Trump threatens" display Everything You Need to Know About Credit Counselors 09/20/2018 08:00pm • If budgeting troubles or financial curveballs such as medical issues, divorce and major home repairs have left you struggling with debt, you may need help getting back in the black. A credit counselor can work with you to set up a budget and payment plan to resolve outstanding debts and plan for a b 8 Affordable Commodity Stocks to Buy 09/20/2018 08:00pm • There's pressure on commodities.Prices for many commodities -- from gold to livestock -- are under pressure and that's funneled through to some companies in the commodities space that might be unfairly maligned. Will Rhind, founder of GraniteShares exchanged-traded funds, says the stronger dollar is PHOTOS: For Puerto Rico's poor, hurricane was heavy blow 09/20/2018 12:02am • NARANJITO, Puerto Rico (AP) — After Hurricane Maria hit on Sept. 20, 2017, thousands of Puerto Ricans living below the poverty line were pushed to the brink of despair — struggling for food and housing, diapers and medicine. Gilberto Cosme Rodriguez, 73, gets a $320 monthly pension and spends 7 Strategies to Bump Up Your Retirement Date 09/19/2018 08:00pm • Some people love their careers and will happily work well into their 60s or later. Others would retire today if they could. If you fall into the latter category, there are several strategies you can deploy to bump up your retirement date. Targeted sacrifices, extra effort and smart money decisions What Is a Credit-Builder Loan (and Should You Get One)? 09/19/2018 08:00pm • It's an age-old dilemma for would-be borrowers: Creditors want evidence you can handle a loan or unsecured credit card before they give you one, but there's risk in offering credit products to borrowers without a good credit history. That's where credit-builder loans come in. These atypical loans, 3 accused of running $364M investment fraud scheme including victims in Md., DC, Va. 09/19/2018 12:13pm • WASHINGTON — Three men have been indicted in an investment fraud scheme that took more than $364 million from hundreds of victims, largely in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. Prosecutors in Baltimore said Kevin Merrill, 53, of Maryland, along with Jay Ledford, 54, of Texas and Nevada, and Cameron J