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Are Millennials the Renter Generation? 06/19/2016 08:00pm • Life looks different for millennials. Rather than rushing out to get married and buy a home as previous generations seemingly did, today's crop of young adults are taking their time. The median age for a first marriage has been steadily increasing since the 1970s and currently sits at 27 for women Private Lending Presents Opportunities for Investors 06/19/2016 08:00pm • It can happen to anyone. At a Fourth of July picnic, a brother-in-law asks you to chip in on a business venture. Or someone you know needs help with a mortgage down payment. Some investors see an investment opportunity in private lending. Perhaps it's a chance for a steady income that would be hard How Brexit May Affect Your Retirement Fund This Week 06/19/2016 08:00pm • Stocks mentioned in this article: ADBE, FDX, BBBY, AMZN The dearth of earnings season will finally fade this week, and investors will have a few reasons to get re-engaged with company news thanks to a few major names that are slated to report quarterly results. But you'll have to excuse Wall Street Prada treks the globe, Westwood launches Assange appeal 06/19/2016 04:31pm • MILAN (AP) — Strict tailoring is giving way to looser, relaxed looks during the second day of menswear previews for next spring and summer on Sunday during Milan Fashion Week. The prevalent silhouette was boxy on top with athletic cut trousers as designers courted the Millennial audience, eager Nothing Basic About These 5 Basic Materials Stocks 06/16/2016 08:00pm • Despite a shaky start to the year, the U.S. stock market has roared ahead and is now sitting within a few percent of its all-time highs. In an interesting example of "reversion to the mean," the best-performing sector over the past month (basic materials) is also the worst-performing sector over th 8 Ways to Get Help Paying (or Cutting) Medical Bills and Drug Costs 06/15/2016 08:00pm • Medical costs are rising across the U.S., and patients are left paying a bigger percentage of the bill. Most Americans, whether their health insurance is provided through an employer, the Affordable Care Act exchange or the open market, are paying a higher share of their medical care costs than eve Vital Money Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Walking Down the Aisle 06/15/2016 08:00pm • When Cupid's arrow hits you and love is in the air, the logistics of marriage (including the finances) may be easily overlooked. Although talking about money-related topics openly can be uncomfortable, it's vital to have money conversations before you commit to someone forever. You don't want to fin How to Mine for Yield with MLPs 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Fixed-income investors dismayed by skimpy earnings on bonds and bank savings might be wise to look further afield -- maybe as far as the Permian Basin of Texas or Marcellus Shale country in Pennsylvania, where one can buy into an oil or gas processing plant, storage field or pipeline. If that sound 7 High Return, Low Risk Investments for Retirees 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Many people spend decades in retirement. That's certainly good news, but it also presents the challenge of making your savings last throughout a long lifespan. Here are seven investments for retirees that could help you earn a decent return without taking on too much risk. 1. Real estate investment How Many Credit Cards Should Millennials Have in Their Wallets? 06/14/2016 08:00pm • With so many credit cards available to match the many strategies for building and maintaining a healthy credit rating, it can be difficult for millennials to figure out exactly which ones to consider. On one hand, no credit can be just as bad as bad credit. On the other hand, if you have too many c Increase a Monthly Student Loan Payment to Save on Interest 06/14/2016 08:00pm • A few weeks ago, the Student Loan Ranger detailed that paying your interest before it capitalizes saves you money on your student loans. Now let's look at how federal student loan payments are applied and how understanding the way this works can also save you money in the long run. First, the basic What Homebuyers Should Know About Solar Panels 06/14/2016 08:00pm • As Americans gain awareness about the financial and environmental cost of non-renewable energy sources, residential solar installations are increasing across the country. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that the U.S. now has enough solar installations to power 5.7 million homes, wit Why Stock Buybacks Are Often a Lousy Idea 06/13/2016 08:00pm • From the hazy, notoriously myopic perspective of Wall Street, short-term performance is put on a pedestal. The long-term is an abstract concept nowadays, and quarterly scrutiny puts pressure on company executives to perform or be replaced. Enter stock buybacks, a tailor-made tool many public compan Don't Make These 10 Freshman Mistakes In College 06/13/2016 08:00pm • Make the Most of Freshman Year Starting a new life as a college freshman can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. As new students try to get their footing, many make some interesting mistakes. U.S. News rounded up tips from Twitter followers and experts about common first-year blunders to Senior Secured Debt Can Be Lucrative for Investors 06/12/2016 08:00pm • The year was 2009 and General Motors Co. (ticker: GM) had just declared bankruptcy. Financial carnage ensued. GM stock plummeted to zero value. People who owned it lost everything. Those invested in GM common bonds tried to collect something, and grabbed at pennies -- about 20 cents on the dollar.