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Deciding Whether to Pay Off Debt Early 06/11/2015 08:00pm • One of the great conundrums we face in our financial lives is what to do about debt. Some people think debt is bad, and we should get rid of it as soon as possible. But we also must build up savings for emergencies, retirement, a home down payment and college for our children. We often need to bala How King v. Burwell Could End the Obamacare Wars Once and For All 06/11/2015 08:00pm • In December, 1993 influential GOP operative William Kristol circulated a memorandum to Republican leaders counseling against cooperating with President Bill Clinton on health care. The party, he argued, should work to stop rather than contain the reform effort because once such a new entitlement had Can Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon Sell America on Independence? 06/10/2015 08:00pm • Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon didn't beat around the bush: Official Washington may still be cool to the idea, but America would have nothing to fear from an independent Scotland. Indeed, it would really be a win-win for all involved. As Sturgeon told an audience at the Council on Foreig The Real-Life Secrets of Millionaires 06/10/2015 10:00am • Several years ago, New York Times Wealth Matters columnist Paul Sullivan opened up his finances to a group of high-powered, high-net worth investors known as Tiger 21. Members gather regularly to discuss investing strategies and at one meeting, Sullivan asked them to critique his own -- relatively m 'Sinvestments': Investing in Low Morals for High Profits 06/09/2015 08:00pm • There's one type of lucre-laden sin that Michael Douglas made famous in the movie "Wall Street" through an infamous quote: "Greed is good." But you don't have to be greedy -- and, in fact, you can be a conventional investor with modest goals -- to get involved in sinful business of another sort. " 10 Reasons to Attend a Community College 06/09/2015 08:00pm • Why Students Should Consider Community CollegeThe traditional four-year college experience isn't for everyone. Some students aren't sure what they want to study, while others are looking for a more affordable education. Community colleges can be good options for students in these situations.If you'r How to Get More Out of Your Credit Cards 06/08/2015 08:00pm • Some people are legitimately shopaholics, and this article isn't really for them. If you can't keep your spending under control, then cash is usually the best way to go. However, if you aren't carrying debt yet still aren't using rewards credit cards, then you're missing out. Rewards cards are cre Strides in Suicide Prevention 06/04/2015 08:00pm • Americans are paying more attention to suicide prevention. Lawmakers are passing bills to improve mental health care for U.S. military veterans and service members. Hospitals and medical centers where vulnerable patients may seek care, whether in a therapist's office or the emergency room, are worki How Millennials Define Frugality Differently 06/04/2015 08:00pm • With millennials surpassing baby boomers as the nation's largest living generation and approaching the precipice of their prime spending years, retailers are scrambling to figure out what makes members of gen Y open their wallets to spend. Recent statements from Macy's and Whole Foods announcing 3 Times College Closings Can Affect Student Loan Repayments 06/02/2015 08:00pm • By now, you've probably heard the news about the closing and recent bankruptcy filing announcement of Corinthian Colleges, one of the largest for-profit higher education organizations in the U.S. At its peak, the organization enrolled almost 80,000 students per year. In April, the organization anno 4 Telecom Stocks to Weather a Strong Dollar 06/01/2015 08:00pm • Much has been made over the last quarter about how the strong dollar has hurt U.S. company earnings. Companies with significant overseas operations see their earnings diminished when they are converted back to U.S. dollars. In the past 12 months, the U.S. dollar has gained approximately 20 percent v Should You Ever Use a Credit Card Cash Advance? 06/01/2015 08:00pm • A credit card pricing and terms sheet inundates new customers with grids of information. Buried somewhere between the annual membership fee, transaction fees and penalty APR is a line about cash advance APR and the associated fee. The high numbers should be enough to keep even the most financially i New grad guide: 6 smart money moves for those just starting out 05/28/2015 10:18am • WASHINGTON -- So, you’ve recently graduated from college and just landed your first job. Congratulations! Now that you’re gainfully employed and about to deposit the first of many paychecks in your bank account, how will you make sure that you avoid living paycheck to paycheck? While your tim The New Grad's Guide to Good Credit 05/27/2015 08:00pm • Congratulations on your graduation! Your credit score is probably one of the last things on your mind as you start a new chapter of your life, but consider these two facts:1. An excellent credit score could save you hundreds of dollars a year and hundreds of thousands over the course of your life.2. 3 Tips for Securing Student Loan Forgiveness 05/27/2015 08:00pm • Forgiveness programs can be lifesavers for borrowers drowning in student loan debt. For example, graduates with a high debt load and meager paycheck can look to Pay As You Earn and other income-driven repayment plans to make monthly bills more palatable. Civil servants can see debt forgiven after