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My College Student Racked Up Credit Card Debt. Now What? 09/12/2018 08:00pm • There's no way to sugarcoat a credit card debt situation, especially when the debt belongs to your kid. It's one of those things that can bring on a giant headache. But step back, take a deep breath and count to 10. Or 50, if the debt is really bad. This isn't going to be easy, but there are option See Which Colleges Rank Highest in the Best Value Rankings 09/12/2018 08:00pm • Princeton University in New Jersey not only ranks as the No. 1 school in the U.S. News 2019 Best Colleges ranking, but it also snatches the top spot as the Best Value school among National Universities. Among National Universities, institutions that offer a full range of undergraduate majors as wel Emerging Market Elections May Increase Market Volatility 09/12/2018 08:00pm • Emerging markets have experienced a great deal of volatility this year for a number of reasons, including a stronger U.S. dollar pressuring many emerging-market currencies. The volatility is becoming more pronounced because many countries have had or are holding elections. By the end of 2018, there 5 Legal Tax Shelters Almost Everyone Should Use 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Tax shelters have gotten a bad rap. Some are illegal, such as offshore companies and bank accounts that aim to hide income and profit from the government to avoid tax. But there are plenty of havens for law-abiding citizens that cut taxes. A tax shelter is simply a way to reduce your taxable income, What to Do if You Trigger a Penalty APR on Your Credit Card 09/11/2018 08:00pm • If you're a day late on your credit card payment, you may be faced with a late fee and a little embarrassment. But if you've skipped two payments in a row, your credit card issuer could impose a penalty APR, which is typically much higher than your regular purchase APR. Accumulating more interest wi 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Real estate investing made easy.With the invention of real estate investment trusts in 1960, real estate ownership is a mouse-click away. REITs own income-producing real estate in various sectors. These investments are governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, trade on major stock exchange Commentary: Steps Taken to Repair the 2008 Great Recession Have Created New Problems 09/11/2018 08:00pm • BEIJING -- Finally, after many false starts, setbacks and stumbles, the 2008 financial crisis seems to be behind us. The U.S. economy is surging, with unemployment at its lowest level in 18 years and stocks hitting all-time highs. Sluggish Europe and Japan have enjoyed solid rebounds, too. In the de 7 Steps for Your Fall Financial Checkup 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it's easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a May survey by Capital One found that 87 percent of Americans say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. "It is easy for pe Most DC-area consumers aren’t ready for another recession 09/11/2018 08:45am • WASHINGTON — It was 10 years ago this week, on Sept. 15, 2008, that Lehman Brothers collapsed, which in fairly short order triggered the worst financial crisis in decades. The economy has recovered, with the longest-running bull market in Wall Street’s history by most measures, and increasing When's the Next Financial Crisis Coming -- and How Do You Prepare? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • A decade has passed since the height of the last major financial crisis. And if you have a pessimistic -- or practical -- mindset, you know that Americans are due for another money meltdown in the future. Today's economy looks different than it did 10 years ago. The U.S. stock market has experienced 7 Ways the Midterm Elections Could Impact Investors 09/10/2018 08:00pm • Pollsters think Democrats will make gains in Congress.The November U.S. midterm elections are coming up fast. President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress have implemented several market-moving changes since the last election, but polls suggest Democrats could regain a majority in the House of R SAIC to acquire Engility, creating one of nation's biggest IT contractors 09/10/2018 08:05am • WASHINGTON — Reston, Virginia-based government IT contractor Science Applications International Corp. will acquire Chantilly-based Engility Holdings. It'll create one of the largest government IT contractors in the country, with a combined revenue of $6.5 billion. The all-stock deal is worth $2 5 mistakes college students make with credit cards 09/09/2018 08:00pm • You're away from home, and you have a credit card. Could life get any better? It might seem like a dream come true right now, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you use your credit card the wrong way. Let's take a look at the top-five mistakes college students make so that you can avoid In Education Cuts, Children in Jordan Face a New Threat 09/09/2018 08:00pm • AMMAN, Jordan -- As students said goodbye to summer and headed back into classrooms last week in Jordan, international aid agencies warn that budget cuts and program reductions will adversely affect tens of thousands of children across the country, which has one of the highest concentrations of refu Princeton, Williams Top 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Earning potential and improved job prospects are often cited as the benefits of graduating from a four-year college. In fact, new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows that bachelor's degree holders earn nearly twice as much as those with a high school