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3 Things to Remember About Dividend Stocks 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Dividend stocks generate valuable income for a portfolio, but if consistent, growing dividends are what you want, don't be seduced by high yield alone. High-dividend stocks, which have yields well above the norm, may especially beckon some investors now. "With interest rates and bond yields anemic The Tax Consequences of Your Side Hustle 02/28/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to stretching your budget, working a side hustle or part-time gig is an effective way to ensure you're earning enough to cover your expenses. But here's the rub: Your side business carries repercussions for your taxes. "People who have been doing side gigs usually owe and are surpris 7 Commodity Stocks to Buy for Great Dividends 02/28/2018 07:00pm • These commodity investments pay shareholders.After a rough few years, commodity prices finally seem to be holding firm -- or in some cases, moving steadily higher. Crude oil recently hit its highest prices since late 2014. Gold also recently hit its highest prices since mid-2016. And lesser commodit 4 Things That Aren't in Your Credit Score But Should Be 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Lenders use credit reports to see how well you borrow money and pay off debts. The information in these reports can help determine whether you qualify for a mortgage, a car loan or a rewards credit card offering an enticing sign-up bonus. Yet, if lenders use your credit report alone, they are doing Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man Prepaid Student Aid Card May Curb Spring Break Spending 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Next month, many college students will take part in an annual tradition: spring break. For students who have borrowed loans to pay for college and received a refund, the temptation to spend it on travel and fun this time of year can be strong. But the U.S. Department of Education's proposed new deb 7 Great ETFs for Millennial Investors 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Here's how to skip the analysis and high fees.If you're just starting your portfolio, it can be difficult to decide what to buy first. It's important to know you don't have to dive into the analysis of a single company to get ahead. Consider that last year, the Standard & Poor's 500 index jumped 10 big ways to boost your budget — without skimping on your daily latte 02/27/2018 05:07am • These budget moves pack a big punch. The idea that your morning coffee -- or avocado toast -- purchase is what's preventing you from becoming a millionaire is a personal finance "truthism" that's existed for decades. And, yes, while opting to brew weekday coffee at home could save you $1,000 per How Daily Journaling Can Help Improve Your Financial Life 02/26/2018 07:00pm • It's such a simple practice. Take 15 minutes out of your day, perhaps with your morning coffee, and write down your thoughts on paper, giving yourself time to reflect on the recent events in your life and work through better solutions and approaches. This practice is called daily journaling and is How to Act Generously When You're Broke 02/26/2018 07:00pm • For Jennifer Coulombe, sticking to a budget is important. The New Yorker is in the midst of starting her own business -- a line of socially conscious yoga clothes for kids -- and she's guarding her pocketbook carefully. Sometimes, she says, pursuing her goals requires walking a thin line between be 2019 Best Graduate Schools Rankings Coming March 20 02/26/2018 07:00pm • U.S. News will unveil the 2019 Best Graduate Schools rankings -- including new rankings based on statistical and reputation data for business, law, education, engineering, medical and nursing programs -- on March 20. Detailed statistical data collected in fall 2017 and early 2018 about each program 10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt 02/26/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Own a home in Arlington? Here's how your 2018 taxes will be impacted 02/26/2018 10:20am • WASHINGTON — While residents in Arlington County, Virginia, won't see a property tax hike hit the books, they are still going to wind up paying more, even after the Arlington County Board voted to keep the existing tax rate for 2018. The board's Feb. 24 vote came after County Manager Mark Schw Emerging Markets Bonds Draw Investors 02/25/2018 07:00pm • U.S. government and corporate bonds have been stingy for a decade, and now there's the added danger that rising interest rates, while making bonds a tad more generous, could drive down prices. So, what about looking farther afield for bonds that pay more -- to emerging markets like South Korea, Braz Virginia advances bill to ban lunch shaming 02/23/2018 10:44am • WASHINGTON — Virginia is joining the list of states that are cracking down on "lunch shaming," the practice of schools singling out students because they owe money for food or do not have enough cash to pay for lunch. A lunch shaming ban passed through the state Senate's Education Committee Thu