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7 Tips for Saving Money During Your First College Semester 08/10/2017 08:00pm • During the next few weeks, approximately 2 million college freshmen will set foot as students on college campuses for the first time. Some will live in dorms, others will continue to live at home, and others may be living in an apartment setting. One thing most of them will have in common, though, i Money Management Tips for Adults With ADHD 08/10/2017 08:00pm • Who doesn't want to save money, whether it's for a vacation, emergency planning or retirement? It may sound easy, but for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, handling finances may be more of a struggle than it is for a neurotypical person. "Managing finances can be a challenge for Why You Should Avoid Cash Advances on Credit Cards 08/10/2017 08:00pm • It's possible to think of reasons for getting a cash advance with a credit card. Maybe your car is broken down in the dead of night, and you meet a tow truck driver who inexplicably won't accept credit cards. Maybe you owe a guy named Knuckles money, and he'll only accept cash. Or, more likely, you 10 Business Schools Where Grads Make More Than $145,000 08/09/2017 08:00pm • MBA Grads From Competitive B-Schools Earn The Most For those interested in landing a sizable salary upon graduation, these full-time MBA programs lead to annual earnings of more than $140,000. Most of these programs are ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. News 2018 Best Business Schools rankings.Despit Macy's, Kohl's Revenue Continues to Slide 08/09/2017 08:00pm • U.S. retail giants Macy's (NYSE: M) and Kohl's Corp. ( KSS) reported strong second-quarter earnings numbers on Thursday, but the market wasn't buying it. The two retailers topped Wall Street's expectations for the quarter, but the stocks plummeted on Thursday as investors see little reason for long 20 wealth-building terms women should know 08/09/2017 08:57am • Do you know what FICO, asset allocation and capital gains mean? Better yet, do you know what they have to do with your own finances? If you didn’t study economics or finance in college, then there’s a good chance that these terms are unfamiliar to you. Yet, gaining a good grasp of key financi When Getting Your Loans Out of Default Is a Bad Idea 08/08/2017 08:00pm • According to recent Department of Education data, in the last quarter of 2017, almost 23,000 borrowers defaulted on their student loans -- for the second time. During that same period, a little more than 226,000 borrowers defaulted for the first time. Since these numbers have been fairly consistent 9 Ways to Invest in America With Bond Funds 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Investing in the government.When you buy a Treasury bond, bill or note today, you're literally investing in the U.S. government. Americans have been able to invest in U.S. Treasury securities in some form since 1917, when the federal government issued "Liberty Bonds" to support the American effort i How Financial Book Clubs Make Learning About Money More Social 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Those who want to learn more about budgeting, investing or getting out of debt have plenty of resources available, including podcasts, magazines, personal finance blogs and books. But while it's easy to increase your financial knowledge and set future aspirations with the right information and tool Law School Admissions Less Competitive Than 2008 08/07/2017 08:00pm • Turmoil in the legal job market and pessimism about the future of the legal profession have deterred some people from applying to law school. For aspiring lawyers, this creates a window of opportunity to apply to law school when competition for a spot at a reach school is less intense than it is un How to Prepare for Your First 'Couples Visit' With a Financial Advisor 08/07/2017 08:00pm • First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes ... the visit to the financial advisor? Yes, getting married means sharing your financial life. And if you've been visiting a financial professional as a singleton, then tying the knot should include a rethink of your relationship with your financia Valeant Earnings Impress, VRX Stock Rallies 08/07/2017 08:00pm • Controversial drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (NYSE: VRX) once again lowered its revenue guidance on Tuesday, but VRX stock rose more than 7 percent in morning trading as investors are hopeful that the company is taking positive steps to get business back on track. Excluding 30 percent collections fee hits Va. college students hard 08/06/2017 11:45am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — College students in Virginia who fall behind on tuition payments can have a hard time digging out thanks to a state law that pushes unpaid bills into the hands of private collection agencies. The Washington Post reported Sunday (http://wapo.st/2wwWou8 ) that a little-known How the Fed's Rate Hikes Can Hurt Your Credit Score 08/03/2017 08:00pm • Credit scores are at record high levels. So too is credit card debt. Interest rates, meanwhile, are near historical lows but rising fast. Put that together, and you've got a recipe for impending credit damage. Basically, Federal Reserve rate hikes make debt more expensive. For example, credit card These Sectors Should Gain From Rising Rates 08/02/2017 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve is starting to raise interest rates, and whenever that happens, winning and losing investments will follow. The U.S. central bank has already hiked rates twice, and after a strong July jobs report, the Fed will likely raise rates again, perhaps as early as next month. Investors