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4 Transportation Stocks Ready to Roll 12/14/2015 07:00pm • The performance of U.S. transportation stocks has dramatically trailed the broader market in 2015. So far this year, the Dow Jones transportation average is down 17 percent. Compare this to the Standard & Poor's 500 index, which is nearly even, and the Dow Jones industrial average, which is down What to Do If You Are Turned Down for a Mortgage 12/13/2015 07:00pm • If you're trying to buy a house, there is nothing worse than finding your dream home only to be turned down for a mortgage. But that won't happen if you do your mortgage shopping the right way. "You should be working with somebody who picks up the phone and says, 'We have this problem, and let's 5 Big Money Mistakes Freelancers Make 12/11/2015 07:00pm • There have been freelancers throughout history -- fur trappers in the 1700s, selling to whomever would buy their wares, for example -- but these days, more people are working for themselves than ever. In fact, a survey last year from the Freelancers Union of more than 5,050 adults over age 18 sugge Should You Save or Splurge That Bonus Check? 12/09/2015 07:00pm • Nothing may be quite as nice as coming into some extra money during the holiday season. For many workers, that extra money may be coming in the form of a year-end bonus.Nearly 80 percent of employers handed out bonuses at the end of 2014, according to a holiday bonus survey by consulting firm Challe Poll: 21 percent of Americans say they’ll be in debt until they die 12/09/2015 04:31pm • WASHINGTON — Just as holiday shopping season ramps up — and spending along with it, more Americans than ever say they believe they will never pay off their debt, according to a new poll. Twenty-one percent of Americans said they think they will never get rid of their debt, according to a Cred Why Payment Protection Insurance Is a Growing Necessity for Investors 12/08/2015 07:00pm • Nobody questions the need for health or auto insurance, where the chances of a costly mishap can be relatively high. Few question the need for homeowners insurance. Life and mortgage insurance have significant utility for anyone with a family or a mortgage. Virtually every carrier presents these p Pursue a Federal Student Loan Discharge as a Victim of College Fraud 12/08/2015 07:00pm • Last week, the Department of Education announced significant progress in its evaluation of claims that some federal student loan borrowers have made against the now - closed Corinthian College. The journey for former Corinthian students has been a long one, and one that still has a long way to go 7 Questions Families Should Discuss When Choosing Colleges 12/08/2015 07:00pm • The college admissions cycle is a long process with a lot of moving parts. In the midst of all of the upcoming deadlines, parents and students may overlook some of the ways that college will affect the family dynamic. Discussing expectations beforehand can help students choose the best school for t Why the Future Is so Bright for Boeing Stock 12/08/2015 07:00pm • Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. (ticker: BA) is coming off a disappointing appearance at last month's Dubai Air Show, as Airbus Group (EADSF) scores a lion's share of orders from the biennial event. But for investors, never fear. Analysts say the future is bright for Boeing and BA s 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016 12/08/2015 07:00pm • New year, new youAre you ready to make some big changes in 2016? We pulled together our top stories from 2015 to help you get on the right financial track as you ring in the new year. From smarter saving to savvier spending, these tips will help you prioritize your money management tasks and reach y 7 Things to Consider Before Getting a Balance Transfer Credit Card 12/08/2015 07:00pm • Credit cards allowing balance transfers can often save you a great deal of money in interest. However, if you're not careful, they can also end up costing you a great deal of money. If you are debating whether or not you should transfer a balance from another credit card or loan, it's important to c How to Save Money When You're Filing Your Taxes 12/07/2015 07:00pm • It's almost that time of year again, when you have to start gathering up all of your income statements, expense records and receipts so you can file your taxes by April 15. It can be an arduous task and potentially a costly one, especially if you make a mistake or opt to farm out the work to a prof Holiday gifts for high school, college-bound students 12/07/2015 09:00am • Help Your Teen Get Some Essentials Before They Go to College This holiday season, families can help teens save money for college and learn the practical skills they need for college -- and life. Offer Your Teen Cooking Lessons Most freshmen have meal plans, but cooking can be a great way fo Are political standoffs a good thing? 12/06/2015 01:15pm • WASHINGTON -- With tension building ahead of Virginia’s General Assembly session, several leading lawmakers suggested this week that butting heads on major issues is not always a bad thing. “There are philosophical differences and I think that’s good for the system I gotta tell ya, I mean I 3 Risks of Investing in Annuities 12/03/2015 07:00pm • Investing can be scary, especially in the short term. When you retire, it's hard to watch the value of your lifetime of savings fluctuate as financial markets bounce up and down. Fear is a powerful sales tool. Immediate annuities are an insurance product that prevents you from losing money and off