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Although these proposals could have implications for student loan borrowers, it's important to emphasize that they are current 6 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Living on Your Own 05/22/2017 08:00pm • If your landlords are your parents, at least you're trendy. A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau found that there are now more young people -- those between ages 18 and 34 -- living with their parents than any other arrangement. That's one out of three young people. Now, those numbers are slight Being the 'Poor Friend': How to Stick to Your Budget Without Being Shunned 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Chad Becker took a pay cut when he decided to quit his cushy government job and launch his own commercial real estate consulting firm. The newbie entrepreneur now estimates that most of his friends' household incomes are double or triple his own. "We jokingly say that we're the 'poor friends,'" says Why You Should Buy Convertible Bonds Now 05/22/2017 08:00pm • The time is ripe for investing in convertible bonds. You may not have heard of them before, but these hybrid securities can help protect your wealth if interest rates rise or stock prices fall. Convertible bonds are fixed-income securities that can be converted into the stock of the company that iss Conflict Feeds Rising Divorce Rates Across Gaza 05/21/2017 08:00pm • GAZA CITY, The Gaza Strip -- Rula and her husband had started to frequently fight. They clashed over small things, like how she talked back to him, and big differences, like how to raise their children in the Gaza Strip, a small and war-torn coastal enclave controlled by the militant Hamas and with 8 Investing Tips for New College Grads 05/21/2017 08:00pm • First taste of financial dilemmas.After the commencement address, the walk across the stage and hugs from loved ones, most fresh college graduates soon land in the "real world." With a new job, a car, rent payment and perhaps a pile of student loan debt, many get their first taste of adult financial How Bad Credit Can Sabotage Your Everyday Life 05/21/2017 08:00pm • Most people understand the importance of good credit when applying for loans or credit cards. The better your credit, the more likely you are to be approved and earn better terms. But your credit matters, even if you don't need to borrow money. Having poor credit can hold consumers back from gettin 4 Credit Card Rewards Perks to Drool Over 05/21/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to credit card rewards, cash back is the undisputed king. No matter where you're from, how much money you make or -- gasp! -- your political views, it doesn't make any difference. Americans love, love, love their cold, hard cash. But what if you're looking for credit card rewards that How to Become a Super Saver 05/18/2017 08:00pm • One of the most powerful tools you can use to build wealth is creating an environment of "forced scarcity". This concept is rooted in the goal of saving for the future first and keeping your monthly household cash flow lean. This strategy can be an alternative to setting up tedious monthly budgets a 7 Things to Know Before Co-Signing a Student Loan 05/18/2017 08:00pm • High school graduations are underway across the country, and many families are now making plans for college in the fall. For many people, finalizing financial aid packages and signing for student loans are among the items on the to-do list. While federal loan programs cover much of the cost of tuit Will the Flynn Investigation Reverse Trump Era Stock Market Gains? 05/18/2017 08:00pm • The Dow Jones industrial average fell 372 points May 17, losing 1.78 percent of its value and rattling nerves on Wall Street, thanks to the broadening controversy that enveloped the Trump White House. Just in May, President Donald Trump's White House endured the following: -- Allegations that his fo Everything You Need to Know About Your First Credit Card 05/18/2017 08:00pm • For first-time users, credit cards can be intimidating. Even people who have multiple credit card accounts and have used them for many years may not have a complete grasp of how credit cards work. 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