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How to Get a Mortgage if You're Self-Employed 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Many self-employed workers earn a good living, but without a regular paycheck to depend on, these workers might have a harder time proving their income than those who receive a W-2. This makes it more difficult to obtain a mortgage, but buying a home with a mortgage is possible when you're self-emp Older Investors Can Learn a Lot From Millennials 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it can backfire for investors. Following the herd can be dangerous in a volatile market, where buying or selling in tandem with the crowd could seriously undercut your retirement portfolio. There is, however, a case to be made for taking cues from th Are Your Dividends Really Sustainable? 01/11/2018 07:00pm • In the current bull market, it seems out of fashion to talk about dividend-paying stocks. After all, the Standard & Poor's 500 index garnered an annual return of 20 percent in 2017. When investors are showered with juicy capital gains, who pays attention to dividends in the single lower digits? Why Travelers Companies Inc (TRV) Is One of the Best Stocks to Buy 01/11/2018 07:00pm • Each year, U.S. News names seven stocks -- from a universe of 4,000 or so -- that look primed to outperform the market in the coming year. Travelers Companies Inc (NYSE: TRV), the property and casualty insurer, is one of those elite few, and was named one of the seven best stocks to buy for 2018. 5 Clever Ways to Stay Financially Disciplined in the New Year 01/11/2018 07:00pm • If you're like many people, you created financial New Year's resolutions (and if you didn't, it's never too late). Maybe you want to go paperless, save more for retirement or pare down those credit card balances in 2018. But making a resolution and achieving it are two different things. The habits Debt Repayment Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Repaying Loans 01/11/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to repaying debt, there are a few tips and tricks that will make your bills more affordable and your payments more effective. But first you're going to have to train your brain to make savvy debt payoff moves. "With any loan or debt, there's the mathematical answer and the psychologic Md. lawmakers consider consumer credit freeze bill to lock out ID thieves 01/10/2018 08:10am • WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers will consider legislation to help you lock identity thieves out of your credit. Identity thieves who get your name and Social Security number may open lines of credit you don’t even know exist, until you find them months or years later on your credit report. Un What the new tax law means for your 2018 finances 01/10/2018 05:04am • WASHINGTON – The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 signed into law in December provided a major overhaul to the previous tax legislation. As the bill was being finalized, many people rushed to prepay state and local taxes (i.e. “SALT”) before Dec. 31, 2017, to avoid losing out on these itemized Va. General Assembly convenes to address commuter bill, Metro, more 01/10/2018 04:28am • WASHINGTON – Even as questions still surround two seats in the House of Delegates, Virginia’s General Assembly convenes at noon Wednesday, with members set to dive headlong into a 60-day sprint on issues ranging from Medicaid expansion and gun violence to Metro and Interstate 66 tolls. Democr 5 tips to help you buy a home in a competitive market 01/10/2018 01:00am • It's a seller's market these days. Homes are selling on average within three weeks — only taking a day to go off the market in some parts of the U.S. Buyers have little time to locate, bid and win the home of their choosing. Factors such as walkability, proximity to employment centers and desirabi How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills 01/09/2018 07:00pm • Talk about trauma. The last thing most people need after a frightening or painful medical procedure is an equally terrifying hospital bill. "The impact of unexpected, high medical bills can be really devastating and stressful to individuals and families," says Maureen Lamb, CEO and founder of Medic The Best Stock Market Sectors in 2018 01/09/2018 07:00pm • Information technology, materials and consumer discretionary were among the best-performing sectors in 2017, and at least two of the three may continue to rise in the first part of 2018, market watchers say. But any new year brings potential for different sectors to shine. That may especially be tru Restart an Online Bachelor's Program After Failing, Dropping Out 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Picking up the pieces and restarting an online bachelor's program following an unsuccessful first attempt is difficult but admirable. Returning to an online college may also still be the best path to academic recovery as a working adult. Here are five steps to take if you're ready to return as an o 7 Alternatives to Costly Payday Loans 01/08/2018 07:00pm • When you're strapped for cash, the payday loan promise of fast money with no hassle can seem like an attractive option. But is it your only option? According to a recent survey by personal finance comparison site Finder, 14 percent of respondents said they would turn to payday loans over credit car 5 Ways the New Tax Law Affects Families Paying for College 01/07/2018 07:00pm • The final version of the GOP tax bill that passed last month rewrites the tax code in many ways, eliminating deductions and adding new benefits. Some of these new provisions affect those paying for college. After public outcry on several provisions proposed in the House's tax bill, the Senate versi