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Don't Let FOMO Sabotage Your Finances 07/18/2017 08:00pm • FOMO may sound like a cool, new couponing trick, but don't let this four-letter acronym fool you -- it has nothing to do with grocery savings. Short for "Fear Of Missing Out," FOMO is a term today's generation uses to express the overwhelming anxiety that arises from the thought of a more exciting Don't Fall Victim to Debt-Relief Companies 07/18/2017 08:00pm • "I've been told I qualify for loan forgiveness -- is this a scam?" This is a common question borrowers ask. And the Student Loan Ranger has warned readers before about the so called debt-relief companies that offer to help student loan borrowers -- for a hefty and usually unnecessary fee. In the pa Weigh the Risks of Borrowing From Yourself to Pay for College 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Some parents may be tempted to borrow against assets that they already have -- such as equity in their home or their retirement account -- to fund their children's college education. But before they do so, they should think carefully about the risks, says Jamie Malone, a principal and financial str How to Survive Wedding Season on a Tight Budget 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Wedding season is in full swing and while these events are joyful occasions, they can present budgetary challenges for those with multiple friends or family members walking down the aisle. Declining a wedding invitation is uncomfortable and nearly impossible if the event is for someone with whom you 5 Developments That Could Disrupt the Stock Market Rally 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Equity markets continued their upward march in the second quarter, seemingly impervious to the divisive political environment and lack of progress on reflationary policies. The combination of strong corporate earnings growth and low inflation provides a positive market backdrop, offsetting investor Wise ways to choose a student loan repayment plan 07/18/2017 05:00am • Many borrowers with student loans through federal programs are blessed with up to eight -- if you include consolidation -- repayment options. Having this many choices allows borrowers to afford their student loan payments and ensures that they can find just the right one to meet both their budget Will Millennials Be Ready for the Great Wealth Transfer? 07/17/2017 08:00pm • The hyperbolic stereotypes that surround millennials -- that they are entitled, pampered, narcissistic and suspicious of anyone besides other millennials -- fall apart once you listen to them and do your investment homework. Then you realize that practically from day one of adulthood, a great many How to Improve Your Credit Score 07/17/2017 08:00pm • If you're often turned down for loans, or you have a big purchase coming up and you'll be talking to bankers soon, you're probably constantly trying to figure out how to improve your credit score. If that's the case, you'll want to try some of these credit-building strategies. But you'll want to get How to Find the Right Financial Mentor 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Checking account? Savings account? Check and check. But is that where your financial prowess ends? Do you know the 50/20/30 guideline for budgeting or if that investment was the right move? From the basics of setting a budget and sticking to it to managing your money in the right places, a financial 1 in 5 Americans goes into debt to pay for vacations 07/17/2017 10:24am • WASHINGTON — You had a great vacation. You came home with a tan, a T-shirt ... and debt. Just over one in five Americans — 21 percent — will go into debt to pay for summer getaways, according to a survey by credit card comparison and financial advice site MagnifyMoney. "I think when peop 10 behaviors that will help you retire faster and wealthier 07/17/2017 06:00am • You probably dream about the day you can let the stress of work go and be fully retired. Building wealth is a marathon financial event, and there are plenty of tempting distractions and necessities along the way. Here are some behaviors and actions that will help you reach financial independence soo Nursing Specialists Can Earn More Than Some Doctors 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Before college, Brittany Sherwood thought she would study a pre-med major, go to medical school and become a doctor. "During my first semester of college I was planning on doing pre-med, but I got a 'B' in Bio 101, and I started doing a little research and realized there was a different way to end u How Grandparents Can Help Save for College 07/16/2017 08:00pm • College has gotten so expensive, you might need a multigenerational payment plan to cover the costs. For undergrads at a four-year private college, the sticker price -- including tuition, fees, room and board -- was $36,060 in 2006-2007 and jumped to $45,370 in 2016-2017, according to the College Bo Kids Headed to College? Don't Let Them Delay Your Retirement Plans 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Parents who choose to pay for a college education for their children have a steep mountain to climb. The average cost per year of a four-year in-state college education in 2016 was just over $20,000, according to College Board data. For a private college, the cost more than doubles. Though parents Debit Cards Versus Credit Cards: What's the Difference? 07/13/2017 08:00pm • While choosing to swipe your debit card or credit card may seem arbitrary, there are significant differences in how they work, their benefits and their potential drawbacks. Knowing what happens "under the hood" when you make a purchase can help you save money and lead to better financial habits. Her