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Portfolio Analysis: a Nimble $1.15 Million Portfolio 05/06/2015 08:00pm • Today, there is a singular focus by certain financial advisors, fund companies and individual investors on minimizing investment costs. In their world, cost is the only thing that matters. Unfortunately, this exceedingly narrow view fails to acknowledge that curtailing your portfolio's cost is only Money Tips I Wish I Knew When I Graduated 05/06/2015 08:00pm • A couple of months ago, BuzzFeed produced a video called "Adult Things You Didn't Learn in College," in which college seniors were quizzed about financial terms, such as IRAs, credit scores and 401(k)s. While the seniors initially said college had prepared them for the real world, the video showed t Thank an educator on National Teacher Appreciation Day 05/05/2015 02:30pm • WASHINGTON — Have a teacher who helped you learn or gave you direction? Tuesday is a day to offer thanks because it’s National Teacher Appreciation Day. WTOP took to Twitter to ask people about some the teachers who deserve a pat on the back. .@wtop The one and only Ben Williams enjoying 7 Cheap but Thoughtful Gifts for Mother's Day 05/04/2015 08:00pm • Mother's Day is a wonderful day for celebrating the women who helped raise us and turned us into independent, successful adults. They've been there for us over and over again, from taking care of our every need in infancy to keeping food on the table, clothes on our back and a roof over our head. H 5 Affordable Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day 05/04/2015 08:00pm • Mother's Day is almost here, and that means it's time to start planning how to celebrate. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or hoping to do something special, here five affordable ideas that can fit any budget. 1. Capture memories and let mom express herself. Journaling can be a way for mo Save Money on These Creative Mother's Day Gifts 05/03/2015 08:00pm • Before I became a mom, I thought the best Mother's Day gifts were those I could buy off the shelf. While sometimes that may be the case, more often than not, the best gifts are those from the heart. The saying is cliché for a reason, and it rings true now that I have two children of my own. As mu How to know if your finances are ready for kids 04/29/2015 12:00pm • If you want to have a baby soon, it's important to make sure your finances are ready for it. You've probably seen the statistics: It can cost over $200,000 to raise a child these days, so needless to say, the idea of raising a couple of them might be a bit harrowing. Luckily for you, there are ma How Gift Card Swapping Sites Can Help You Splurge 04/27/2015 08:00pm • Some people don't mind taking a few extra steps to increase their savings and one of the easiest ways for frequent shoppers of the same stores to start out their trip already ahead of the pack is to pick up gift cards at reduced prices. Gift card swapping websites are becoming more and more popul Surviving My Digital-Age Miscarriage 04/27/2015 08:00pm • All forms of technology are lucky to have survived recent months in our house. As much as technology has enriched our lives, it has the power to magnify and exacerbate difficult situations. There was no giant "I HAD A MISCARRIAGE" button or emoticon to express how I felt when I lost what we loving Starbucks extracts more money with pricier drinks, food 04/23/2015 07:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is extracting more money from customers with offerings like a "Flat White" espresso drink and revamped baked goods that cost a little more. The Seattle-based chain reported a higher quarterly profit Thursday, with sales jumping 7 percent at established U.S. stores. The co How to Help a College Grad Get a Job 04/22/2015 08:00pm • You probably know someone who's graduating from college this year. And what would Amazon or Pinterest suggest you give this brave soul who's walking over coals to the hellish world of job searching? A pen. (A nice pen, but a pen.) Or a mug with an inspirational quote printed on it. Or a business car Treating Mom to special $50 Starbucks gift card will cost you $200 04/22/2015 06:06am • WASHINGTON — Searching for a Mother’s Day gift? Starbucks has an option that will set you back a couple hundred bucks. The company is offering a “Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Premium Starbucks Card” for $200. The card comes in a decorative box, but is preloaded with just $50. On Starbuc 4 Easy Ways to Save on Baby Purchases 04/21/2015 08:00pm • I have not been a mom for that long, but I already find myself trying to save money wherever possible. People have always said that having a baby is expensive and now I have learned exactly what they mean. Between the hospital bills that are still arriving and the constant need to purchase diapers It's Time to End Secretaries Day 04/21/2015 08:00am • Let's end Secretaries Day. It's coming up on April 22, and this should be the last year it's observed. The "holiday" -- more recently updated to be called Administrative Professionals Day -- was created by the International Association of Administrative Professionals back in 1952, when the organiz Don't Make These 11 Common Money Mistakes 04/20/2015 08:00pm • It's hard to make smart money choices all the time, but at the very least, you can avoid some all-too-common -- and expensive -- errors. 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