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9 Tips to Conquer FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Take charge of your financial life.The FIRE movement -- financial independence, retire early -- is, well, on fire. The FIRE tsunami originated with the classic, "Your Money or Your Life," by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book inspires millennials to change their relationship with money, live de 9 Niche ETFs You've Never Heard Of 07/10/2018 08:00pm • These investments offer focus and potential.Thanks to the proliferation of exchange-traded funds, there are thousands for investors to shop. But do a little digging and you'll discover that while there's a crowd chasing the more popular investing vehicles, such as tracking the S&P 500, there are Why Repaying Federal Student Loans on a Credit Card Is a Bad Idea 07/10/2018 08:00pm • The long and sometimes painful process of repaying student loan debt can sometimes lead people to consider creative ways to relieve the financial pressure or work the system to gain some extra reward for their efforts. Some student loan borrowers may be tempted to use credit cards to make installmen Retirement Dream Home Mistakes to Avoid 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Many people dream of retiring to warm weather states like Florida or Arizona and spending leisurely days golfing, fishing or walking along the beach. But those dreams can easily turn into a big retirement mistake. As great as it may feel to retire in a bucket-list destination, moving to a new home A Guide to Creating Your Ideal Household Budget 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Summer is the perfect time to take a look at your finances and create a household budget. Considering all the spending your household will likely endure over the next few months, including travel, barbecuing and back-to-school supplies, it's a good time to take out the calculator and create a budge How to Prepare for Rising Student Loan Interest Rates 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Federal student loan interest rates just went up again for the second year in a row. Interest rates for student loans borrowed under the Department of Education's direct program rose by 0.6 percent for the 2018-2019 school year. Undergraduate direct loans now carry the highest interest rate since t Canadian Cannabis Stocks Set to Surge in Fall 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Cannabis stocks in Canada are poised to surge with the recent announcement that adult use of marijuana will be legal in that country starting in October, which will encourage more investments this budding sector. Recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in Canada with sales starting on Oct. 1 16 Investing Questions That Intimidate You, But Shouldn't 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Your investing questions are answered.Investing is murky business, like swimming through cloudy waters. Without goggles. In the dark. With seaweed grabbing at your ankles and trying to pull you down. Anyone could get turned around in those algae-infested pools. In fact, you may be thinking of turnin How to Invest Your First $1,000 07/05/2018 08:00pm • If you want to build your wealth, making smart investments early on is key. And if you've collected some extra cash, and you don't need to pad your emergency savings account or dig yourself out of debt, it's an ideal time to try your hand at investing. With that in mind, we asked a handful of finan Why It's Crucial To Know Your Credit Card's APR 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Years ago, I didn't pay attention to any of the annual percentage rates on my credit cards, and I ended up in debt. And that was during a time when the economy was robust and credit card APRs were low. Fast forward to 2018. Right now, the economy is going well. But the smooth credit ride is about t The 10 Worst ETFs of 2018 -- So Far 07/04/2018 08:00pm • A look at the losers.The stock market has been volatile, with the Dow Jones industrial average stringing together eight straight losses in June on continued fears about a global trade war. However, it's worth noting the S&P 500 index is still up slightly since Jan. 1. It's important for investor 8 Simple Rules for Investing in Retirement 07/04/2018 08:00pm • 'The game of retirement has changed.'Since many retirees are living longer, their money is going to have to work harder for them. But traditional retirement investments won't cut it. Safe fixed-income products like U.S. Treasury notes earn less than 3 percent and inflation is at 2 percent, so retire The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Loan in Retirement 07/04/2018 08:00pm • Retirees may own houses and cars, but that doesn't mean they couldn't also use a loan. From paying for emergency expenses to providing tax benefits, loans can be beneficial to older Americans for many reasons. "It's not uncommon for retirees to realize they need to get their hands on a lot of money, 15 ways to define and achieve financial freedom 07/03/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON — As we enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and consider the themes of freedom and independence, I wanted to write an article about financial independence. As I began writing, I quickly realized that the challenge of this topic is in defining what I mean by the term "financial How Do You Know College Is a Good Financial Investment? 07/02/2018 08:00pm • Making the decision to go back to school as a working adult is difficult in today's changing job market, with the risks of losing income and even going into debt without a guarantee it will all pay off in the future. Those who've faced the choice say you must determine whether the cost of your educ