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7 financial New Year's resolutions millennials should avoid 12/30/2015 07:00pm • The start of the new year is the perfect time to make a resolution to improve your finances, no matter your age. If you're a 20- or 30-something millennial, your financial well-being should be one of your highest priorities. Whether you're graduating from college or are in the early stages of your c Mid-Caps Are a Slice of Wall Street You Shouldn't Ignore 12/29/2015 07:00pm • The happy medium. Right down the middle. The sweet spot. We've got hundreds of different sayings pointing to the virtues of being somewhere in the middle, and yet when it comes to Wall Street, we all seem to have a glaring blind spot. Many investors love the safety offered by big, blue-chip large-ca 8 financial resolutions for investors for the New Year 12/29/2015 07:00pm • Losing weight, exercising, having fewer cranky days ... most New Year's resolution lists include those or hard-to-achieve objectives. So why not add some goals you really can accomplish? In fact, many financial resolutions are pretty easy to live with. Some, like looking for cheaper cell, cable o 3 Student Loan Wishes for 2016 12/29/2015 07:00pm • Welcome to the last Student Loan Ranger blog post for 2015. This year was a busy and exciting one in the student loan world, especially for consumers. Corinthian Colleges, one of the biggest higher education corporations in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy and eventually closed its doors, leading c 25 poorest members of Congress 12/29/2015 09:45am • By Palmer Gibbs "The following information is provided by Graphiq and Center for Responsive Politics." The media and pundits like to take politicians to task for living a cushy lifestyle that’s worlds apart from the everyday experiences of average Americans. But a handful of members of C Coal Stocks Are a Long-Term Play for Patient Investors 12/28/2015 07:00pm • This time of year, a lump of coal is generally viewed as something for the naughty crowd. But over the long term, a small amount of exposure to the ailing U.S. coal industry might prove nice for investment portfolios. In 2010 and 2011, the coal industry, which supplies coal-fired power plants as wel 4 Ways Millennials Can Invest In Real Estate 12/23/2015 07:00pm • If you ask investors, many will tell you real estate is the best place to park your money for long-term gains. In fact, 27 percent of 1,000 adults surveyed in July by Bankrate said real estate was the best way to invest money not needed for another 10 years. That topped the list of options, beating Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Isn't Always a Good Idea 12/23/2015 07:00pm • Many homeowners make paying off their mortgage early a financial goal. The allure of eliminating one big payment a month is strong, especially because it means you no longer have to deal with a mortgage servicer. But paying off your mortgage early may not actually be the best financial strategy. "P 10 retirement resolutions for 2016 12/23/2015 09:00am • We all know we should be saving more for retirement. It's common knowledge that increasing our retirement savings by a percent or two will help us to be better prepared for retirement. But in addition to saving regularly, here are some ways to improve your retirement finances in 2016. Plan for a Saying 'I Do' Could Affect Your Student Debt 12/22/2015 07:00pm • For richer, for poorer.For centuries, couples have said this -- or a variation thereof -- on their wedding days. However, student loans are one thing prospective spouses haven't been dealing with for centuries, and this subject seems to be giving a lot of them cold feet nowadays. Wedding season is t 25 ways to improve your finances in 2016 12/22/2015 09:00am • A new year often inspires new habits, including financial ones. If you want to put yourself on a path to build wealth throughout the year, then consider these 25 steps, all of which are designed to help you rein in spending and work toward greater financial security. They include both offensive move 9 Things to Do in the New Year to Brighten Your Financial Outlook 12/21/2015 07:00pm • A new year is approaching, and with it comes the desire to do better. We make New Year's resolutions for all aspects of our life, and our money should be part of that. If you're spending too much and saving too little, or if you don't even know where your money is going, this is a good time to give Frontier Markets Offer Growth, Diversity to Investors 12/21/2015 07:00pm • It'll be a tough task so soon after the latest "Star Wars" theatrical release, but remember that other shoot-'em-up sci-fi epic? Not the one in a galaxy far, far away, but the one where space is the final frontier? Humanity may not be as advanced as it is in "Star Trek" -- yet -- but there are still How to Quickly Get Rid of Holiday Debt 12/21/2015 07:00pm • It's a familiar cycle for many Americans. You dream of having this wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. You have visions of your loved ones opening the perfect gift and having a warm smile on their face. You think about the perfect meal with everyone gathered around a table togethe How a Cash Diet Can Kick-Start Your Money Resolutions 12/21/2015 07:00pm • After indulging in eggnog, cookies and, of course, gift-giving -- it's probably time for a diet or two. Many Americans will vow to shed those extra pounds or increase debt repayments (or both) come 2016. Those looking to get beach-body ready can try Weight Watchers, juicing and SoulCycle classes --