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Here's Why Your Credit Score Might Fall 07/01/2018 08:00pm • Few things in personal finance are scarier -- or more bewildering -- than opening your credit report and seeing that your credit score suddenly has dropped. That little number plays a large role in your financial life, says John Danaher, president of consumer interactive at TransUnion, one of the na Real Estate May Be a Safe Haven in a Bear Market 06/28/2018 08:00pm • Is a bear market on the way? That's the question experts and investors alike have been debating for months. Given the cyclical nature of the market, it's unrealistic to expect the current bull market to continue its run forever. What's uncertain is when the bear will dig in its claws. Hindsight is How to Get Into Financial Shape Before the End of the Year 06/28/2018 08:00pm • Have you slacked on your New Year's resolutions? Or maybe you didn't even get started? If that's the case, remember that it's never too late to get a handle on your finances and whip them into shape within the next six months. Understanding the basics of your finances and what budgeting tools are av Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Isn't as Bad as it Looks 06/28/2018 08:00pm • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) is making aggressive changes to get its stock back on track. The latest change the company announced this week is the departure of CFO Scott Maw, and analysts say change is a good thing for the struggling coffee giant. SBUX stock hit multi-year lows after the c How to Make Living With Your Parents Pay Off Financially 06/28/2018 08:00pm • In 2015, living with Mom and Dad was a way of life for 24 million young adults. According to a 2017 U.S. Census Bureau report, more than a third of 18- to 34-year-olds across the country were still under the same roof as their parents in 2015, and more millennials lived with their parents than with The Least Expensive Private College in Each State 06/28/2018 08:00pm • While some private colleges charge $50,000 a year in tuition and fees, not all institutions come with such sticker shock. In fact, there's a private college in almost every state that charges less than the average sticker price of $34, 817 , according to 2017-2018 tuition and fees data reported to U How to Get Your Free Annual Credit Reports 06/27/2018 08:00pm • If you could get a detailed dossier of your physical health -- outlining the positives and negatives in an easy-to-understand form -- you'd jump at the chance, right? Then consider how easy it is to check on a major part of your financial health with a free credit report. 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However, if you learn what to look for, it can be an easy way to ke When to Dump a Dividend Payer 06/24/2018 08:00pm • Dividend-paying stocks are terrific when everything goes right -- share prices climb and the dividend keeps getting bigger. That's perfect for the retiree, for example, who needs income plus growth to keep ahead of inflation. But how do you know when the party's over? S&P Dow Jones Indices rece How to Get Over the Great Recession -- and Manage Your Money Better 06/20/2018 08:00pm • The Great Recession hit more than a decade ago, but Americans are still feeling the effects of it on their pocketbooks. When it comes to wealth distribution, families at the middle saw their household wealth drop from more than $140,000 in 2007 to $85,000 in 2010. Despite gains in recent years, aver 8 Ways to Reduce Stress When Saving for Retirement 06/19/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're worried about saving enough money for the future or regret that you didn't set aside enough in the past, it's easy to get stressed about retirement. Anxiety levels can escalate even further at the thought of trimming costs to save for retirement. "The overwhelming advice about cuttin How to Find a College's Alumni Salary Information 06/18/2018 08:00pm • Rising college costs and growing student debt mean that families are increasingly concerned about the value of attending a specific college and the salary prospects for new graduates. Many families and students seek financial benefits from pursuing higher education, which is typically known as a re