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The big impact of tiny homes: how little houses are changing real estate 08/08/2016 09:10am • It's no secret that the counter-movement to big, sprawling homes has reached the mainstream -- and it's known as the tiny home. Tiny houses are exactly as they're described: small homes that are often built on a trailer to be portable. The maximum square footage for tiny living varies by the comp How to Invest in Retirement 08/07/2016 08:00pm • For people with many years left to work, the retirement goal line looks way off in the gloom. Carry the ball across and you win, entering a deep end zone where there's no boss to answer to and you can enjoy decades of prosperity, comfort and fulfillment if all goes well. But retirement is not a ste 5 Big Stocks Reporting Earnings This Week: DIS, SHAK, BABA, NVDA, JCP 08/07/2016 08:00pm • Ever since the short-lived post-Brexit shakeout, the stock market has been firmly in rally mode. All three major indices reached or flirted with all-time highs last week as earnings season trudged on and an unexpectedly strong July jobs report lifted markets Friday. More than 250,000 American jobs Comparing Public and Private Schools for an Undergrad Business Degree 08/07/2016 08:00pm • For college students majoring in business, the type of school they attend may play a big role in their starting salaries after graduation. Alumni from private schools had a starting salary that was 11.3 percent higher than public school grads, according to a July blog post from the Association to Ad 12 Ways to Ensure You Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Make your money last. Retirement should be a time to relax and indulge in personal pursuits. Unfortunately, many seniors haven't saved enough, and their retirement years may be marked by financial worry and instability. For those who are concerned they don't have enough cash, here are 12 ways to str Most Millennials Don't Expect to Become Millionaires 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Each of us is now responsible for saving for our own retirement, but many young people aren't feeling particularly optimistic about their ability to do so. Most millennials (64 percent) say they don't expect to be able to accumulate $1 million for retirement over their lifetime, according to a Well After Metro IS arrest, Kaine knocks Trump's national security plans 08/04/2016 06:25pm • WASHINGTON — Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine called the arrest this week of the first U.S. law enforcement officer accused of supporting Islamic State militants "shocking." But he credited strong law enforcement tactics for the arrest and suggested his rival Republican Donal Harvest College Cash With Agriculture Scholarships 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Forget computers, cubicles and crowded cities -- some people prefer open space, being close to nature and working outside. For many of them, agriculture is a great way to make a career out of their passion for the great outdoors. However, with the cost of college soaring, it can be difficult to earn 10 Law Schools That Pay Off 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Law Schools Where Grads Can Afford Student Loan Bills A law degree can lead to a lucrative career with a high-paying salary at a big law firm. But only about 21 percent of 2014 law grads work at a large law firm with more than 500 employees, according to a 2015 study by the National Association for 30, Thrifty and Thriving: How 3 Money Bloggers Have Achieved Success 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Paying off debt, starting a family, changing careers, buying a home, saving for the future -- these are all major financial milestones that 30-somethings face. And while they are certainly overwhelming, these challenges can be conquered with focus, determination and, of course, knowledge. Skeptical? Are You Ready to Pay for Medical School? 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Finance a Medical EducationWhen deciding to go to medical school, cost is often a factor. Applicants weigh how much they'll spend studying for the admissions test, and school tuition and fees. Many also consider the debt they'll accrue if they use student loans.Here are 10 questions to ask when deci Tesla Earnings Disappoint, but Future Looks Bright (TSLA) 08/02/2016 08:00pm • Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors (ticker: TSLA) reported second-quarter results on Wednesday, missing badly on earnings and very slightly on revenue. But shares merely wavered in after-hours trading. The company still sees deliveries in the second half of the year of around 50,000 vehicles an Consider School Accreditation When Determining a College's Value 08/02/2016 08:00pm • Over the years, the Student Loan Ranger has offered a range of data points that students and their families should consider when deciding on college. Comparing a school's default rate, average debt levels and graduation rates are just some of the things students should look at when determining whic 10 Most Affordable Public Medical Schools for In-State Students 08/01/2016 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C Still Have Your College Bank Account? How to Save and Spend Like an Adult 08/01/2016 08:00pm • You've graduated from college and entered the real world. Yes, everyone calls it the real world, as if back at school you were a character in a comic book. Still, there's a reason people call the next stage of your life the real world. The rules do change when you leave college, especially with resp