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15 Money Management Tips for College Students 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Time-tested wisdom for the new college student.There's nothing like the feeling of independence of when you're in college, but since it's the first time away from home for many, budgeting and managing money might be tough to master. In fact, 64 percent of college students have run short on funds at 3 Credit Card Fees You Shouldn't Be Paying, Even If You Have Bad Credit 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Having bad credit already carries a high cost, including the higher interest rates you'll pay to borrow money. But predatory credit card issuers that specialize in the subprime market make it even more expensive by piling on extra fees. According to a recent NerdWallet study, subprime specialist is Former Virginia Gov. owes more than $10M to lawyers 09/09/2016 11:24pm • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell still owes more than $10 million to the lawyers who ultimately got his federal corruption conviction overturned. His sister Maureen McDonnell told reporters Friday that he's still in debt to two law firms in Washington, D.C., saying High Dividend Stocks: Reaching for Yield May Be Risky 09/08/2016 08:00pm • The global bond market is in uncharted territory as a consequence of extraordinary monetary policies adopted by central banks. Savers are faced with paltry yields available from bonds, with 36 percent of government bonds trading at negative yields and 74 percent with yields less than 1 percent. U.S 6 Unusual Ways to Get Out of Debt 09/07/2016 08:00pm • Andy Smith, a certified financial planner and host of the radio show Investing Sense, recalls the most original way he's heard of to pay off debt. "A son chose not to report his father's death and collected his Social Security benefits for a year," Smith says. While that method of gaining extra mone How Your Age Matters: Questions Every Generation Asks a Financial Advisor 09/07/2016 08:00pm • Financial advisors can help people reach their monetary goals, but the type of advice people need depends on their age and present life situation. Not surprisingly, the needs of a single 25-year-old are different from a married 40-year-old with two kids in high school, as are the needs of someone w Is That Credit Card With a High Annual Fee Ever Worth It? 09/07/2016 08:00pm • If a $450 annual fee for a credit card sounds absurd to you, you're not alone. It's true that most Americans have absolutely no business paying that much for a card. It simply doesn't fit their lifestyles, so no matter how enticing those sky-high sign-up bonuses might be, they would be better off c Dear Younger Me: 12 Financial Truths We Wish We Knew Earlier 09/07/2016 08:00pm • If you could write a letter to your younger self, what financial advice would you give?Hindsight is 20/20. And that's especially true when it comes to personal finance. We asked readers to weigh in on the financial advice they wish they'd known 10 years ago. Keep reading to see their letters to thei Millennial Investing Amid Political Volatility 09/06/2016 08:00pm • Let's face it, investors are a bit unsettled. With Brexit across the pond, and our own political situation here, many are just not sure what to expect next. While I won't get into what all of this means from a political perspective (there are certainly enough people already doing that), what I will 5 Steps to Put Your Spouse on a Budget 09/06/2016 08:00pm • Money is the biggest cause of stress in a relationship, according to a survey conducted by Harris Poll and SunTrust Banks. The survey found that many of us can't even agree on who is more responsible with the family finances. Survey participants were twice as likely to list themselves as "savers" a Students May See Changes to Loan Counseling 09/06/2016 08:00pm • School is officially back in session. If this is your first year of college, one item on your likely very long to-do list was to sign your federal student loan master promissory note. Being a good consumer, you read every word of that promissory note before signing, right? If not, that's not ideal Catching Up with The Fonz: Winkler talks new reality show 09/06/2016 01:33am • WASHINGTON — He turned The Fonz into must-see TV on Tuesday nights. Now, Henry Winkler returns to Tuesday night television for "Better Late Than Never," a title that assures you it's OK to hop on board the show now — even if you missed the first two episodes. The star-studded NBC 8 Times to Talk to a Financial Advisor 09/05/2016 08:00pm • Should you enlist the help of a financial advisor? It sometimes makes sense to DIY your financial life. Other times, it's best to call the pros. So, how do you know when to enlist the expert help of a financial advisor? Click on to find out.You're experiencing a major life change.Getting married? Re 6 mistakes people make when buying furniture 09/05/2016 09:00am • If you have a house, that's probably your most valuable possession, with a car following closely behind. After that, you've probably spent the most on your furniture. The stakes may not be as high if you buy an uncomfortable chair as if you buy a subpar house or a lemon car, but you're likely spe What Are the Best International Bond Markets? 09/01/2016 08:00pm • With low interest rates in the U.S. and outright negative rates in some overseas markets, the bond market probably isn't the first thing to come to mind when investors are looking for yield. But experts are pointing to some niches of the international bond arena that are yielding well above what ca