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4 Simple Financial Lessons From Our Founding Fathers 09/15/2016 08:00pm • The Founding Fathers were a talented and wise group of men. In 1787, they constructed a government that has stood the test of more than 200 years, the Civil War and the Great Depression. When they weren't busy contributing to the development of independence and nationhood, the Founding Fathers had a Can You Actually Refinance Your Mortgage Too Often? 09/14/2016 08:00pm • Just as it seems mortgage rates can't get any lower, they drop yet again. Today's mortgage rates are near the lowest we've ever seen. As rates fall, even people who have refinanced their mortgage in the last few years are wondering if it's time to refinance again. Which brings up the question: Can Save Money by Spending Less Time in College 09/14/2016 08:00pm • The only thing growing more quickly than the sticker price on a college education may be the debate around the value of a degree -- particularly if a student takes on a big load of debt while majoring in something with no clear path to a decent job. With an eye toward giving families a way to save t 5 Money Lessons Teens Should Learn Before They Go to College 09/14/2016 08:00pm • School is back in session across the country, but there is something your teens may not be learning in the classroom. Only 20 states require high school students to take economics and even fewer -- 17 states -- require a personal finance class, according to the Council for Economic Education. That Research Debt Statistics Before Choosing a College 09/13/2016 08:00pm • Starting this year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1. Since it's best to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible -- as some financial aid is first come, first served -- the class of 2021 should be thinking about financial aid right now. In particular, think about how fina Getting a Second Job to Save for Retirement 09/13/2016 08:00pm • Some full-time jobs don't pay enough to allow employees to cover their expenses and save for retirement at the same time. To bridge the gap, some people work full-time and have a second job on the side, perhaps as a freelance writer by night, a regular at a local comedy club or some weekend shifts How to Save For Retirement While Paying for a Child's College 09/13/2016 08:00pm • The typical investor has two long-term goals: retirement and kids' college expenses. Ideally, a family would estimate how much each will require, make a conservative guess about likely returns, and then invest enough each month to reach both targets on schedule. But that's tough to do. So which goa Exclusive: Former Va. Gov. McDonnell not planning political comeback 09/13/2016 02:03pm • WASHINGTON — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has no plans to get back into politics himself, but wants to remain involved in key issues, he told WTOP. “I do want to continue to speak about the important issues of the day, like federalism,” McDonnell said in an interview following word th How to Survive on a Graduate Student Stipend 09/12/2016 08:00pm • When Joe Brusca was living on a graduate student stipend, he cut expenses wherever he could. The master's degree student bought dried beans, lentils and rice in bulk, rehydrating them throughout the week for cheap and healthy meals. "They have all the nutrients you need," says Brusca, whose stipend 4 Critical Personal Finance Tips for Your First Years After College 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Graduation is a joyous occasion, but it also marks the point at which people step out of school and into the real world. That real world offers a ton of opportunities -- and infinite chances to make enormous financial mistakes. Many recent college graduates find themselves repeating the same financi 4 Kinds of Insurance That Can Save Your Retirement 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Enjoying a secure retirement means more than just hitting your investment goals. It also requires planning ahead for certain financial obstacles that could potentially make your later years a little less golden. Having the right kinds of insurance can go a long way toward helping you combat potenti Ace the Art of Lowering Your Bills 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Consumers are savvier than ever with their money, but one of the basics -- getting the lowest price possible -- can trip up even the budgetary wizards among us. Ace the art of lowering your bills with these tips. Use a service. Some companies will negotiate your bills for you. For instance, Shrinka Princeton, Williams Top 2017 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings 09/12/2016 08:00pm • A college degree is one of the most important investments an individual can make, according to a recent study by the White House's Council of Economic Advisers. The earnings gap between a college and a high school graduate continues to widen, with those earning bachelor's degrees making nearly $1 m Former DC delegate makes good on debt, avoids trial 09/12/2016 01:58pm • WASHINGTON — Civil rights pioneer and former D.C. congressional delegate Walter Fauntroy avoided a trail Monday by paying the money he owed for a failed 2009 presidential inaugural ball. Police arrested Fauntroy in June as he returned from four years as an overseas fugitive. He was wanted in Pr Why High-Yield Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Do high-yield bonds belong in your investment portfolio? Maybe so. Historically, high-yield bonds, often called "junk" bonds by traders, analysts and money managers, primary due to their higher risk levels relative to traditional fixed income instruments, may conjure up disturbing images. Think Mic