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Is there really such a thing as 'good' debt? 06/05/2017 08:00am • To some people, debt is a four-letter word that should be avoided at all costs. Rather than owe anyone a cent, proponents of a debt-free life espouse the use of cash for practically everything smaller than a house. However, some finance professionals say that view might be short-sighted. "Don't b How Stay-at-Home Spouses Should Prepare for Retirement 06/04/2017 08:00pm • When only one spouse works, the stay-at-home spouse may feel less responsible for preparing for retirement. But marriage is a 50/50 partnership, even when only one spouse earns an income, and retirement planning is about more than money. From the wedding until the last day of full-time work, both pa Doctor who brought assault-style weapon to DC’s Trump hotel released 06/02/2017 04:21pm • WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania doctor who police say came to D.C.'s Trump hotel with guns, ammunition, cash and survival supplies on Wednesday was released by a federal judge Friday. Armed with an assault-style weapon and a handgun, Bryan Moles, 43, told an acquaintance that he was driving to see What Best Places to Live Are Ideal for First-Time Homebuyers? 06/01/2017 08:00pm • The 2017 Best Places to Live rankings aim to help people determine where they should live in the U.S. based on dozens of data points incorporating cost of living, job market, crime rates, commutes and more. Of course, it's a given that personal preference also comes into play when finding your perfe Selling Your House? Here's What to Do With the Windfall of Cash 06/01/2017 08:00pm • It's a seller's market in much of the country. Real estate is a hot commodity, with properties in some areas being snatched up virtually as soon as they are listed. That's good news for sellers who can command a higher price for their homes. At closing, they may find themselves with extra money in Will Putting Off Marriage and Kids Help or Hurt Your Finances? 06/01/2017 08:00pm • You've probably noticed the headlines referring to millennials putting off having a family, or you may be one of the statistics the headlines often refer to. It seems like every other week or so, there's some study or survey coming out, mentioning how millennials are marrying and becoming parents l How to Get Your First Credit Card 06/01/2017 08:00pm • Getting your first credit card can unveil the ultimate catch-22: Without a credit history, it's nearly impossible to score a good card. But without a credit card, it can be tough to build a credit history. So, where do you start when looking to secure that first piece of plastic? There are lots of 3 Ways to Invest in Commodities Funds 06/01/2017 08:00pm • In the 2015 movie about the financial crisis, "The Big Short," Steve Carell's character asks a fellow financial professional how he makes his money on Wall Street. "Commodities," the man says. "Well, good luck with that," Carell's character says derisively. Compared with stocks and bonds, tradable 7 Tips for Merging Finances in Blended Families 05/31/2017 08:00pm • Second marriages can bring a special set of financial challenges, and one of those is figuring out what money rules will govern the new blended family. If the merging families came from different income brackets, they may be used to handling money in different ways, including what kinds of things t 9 Investing Myths That People Still Believe 05/31/2017 08:00pm • Don't believe these common money misconceptions.With the nearly limitless amount of educational information available today, there's never been a better time to learn about investing. Unfortunately, there is plenty of misinformation to go along with all the useful resources. The stock market can be How to Maintain Your Money-Saving Momentum 05/31/2017 08:00pm • Saving money over the long term is not an easy task. It requires self-discipline, the ability to say "no" often and the fortitude to stay strong in a world full of temptation. Focusing on the end goal can be challenging, especially if it's years down the road and instant gratification is (sometimes Why men have a stake in women's financial empowerment 05/31/2017 12:57pm • Projections indicate that women will inherit 70 percent of future wealth over the course of the next two generations. This staggering figure does not include the wealth that women will earn themselves. That means women, who already control more than half of all investable wealth, are expected to How to Check Your Credit Report 05/30/2017 08:00pm • Regularly checking your credit report is an essential part of maintaining your financial health. It gives you a chance to zero in on what debts you still owe and alerts you to signs of fraud or identify theft. But the actual process of pulling your credit history isn't totally straightforward. Here 8 Facts to Know About Green Bonds 05/30/2017 08:00pm • Millions of investors have embraced socially responsible investing, preferring to put their money into stocks of firms that don't sell weapons, alcohol or tobacco. But few investors are as familiar with a kind of second cousin: green bonds. Like all bonds, green ones are loans from investors to iss 3 Great Value Stocks for a Hot Market 05/30/2017 08:00pm • Since the election in early November, stocks have surged ahead with the Standard & Poor's 500 index shooting up 12.8 percent and the Dow Jones industrial average up 14.6 percent. Last Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision to begin winding down its $4.5 trillion balance sheet has spurred further