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How to Successfully Retire if You Have a Type A Personality 09/13/2017 08:00pm • You probably know some people who have Type A personalities. They are driven, goal-oriented, rigid, competitive and edgy. They thrive on being over-committed, and they like to take charge. They're perfectionists who have low tolerance for incompetence. Type A people thrive in a fast-paced, demanding Stop Wasting Money on Rapidly Depreciating Gadgets 09/12/2017 08:00pm • In a world powered by technology, consumers are constantly looking for the latest and greatest gadget. While a new device often brings the potential for improving a person's life, consumers shouldn't confuse these purchases with investments. Just like a new car, electronics lose value as soon as the 3 Ways to Ruin Your Investing Strategy 09/07/2017 08:00pm • Investors beware: Your mind is playing tricks on you. When you receive a tax refund or a bonus, you're probably more likely to splurge on a vacation or treat, rather than sock it away in your rainy day fund or retirement account. Perhaps you think of this sudden windfall as fun money. After all, it Should You Finally Get Amazon Prime? 09/04/2017 08:00pm • Amazon Prime holdouts have a new reason to consider giving in: A Prime membership may soon score you discounts and other rewards at Whole Foods Market stores. "It's been our mission for 39 years at Whole Foods Market to bring the highest quality food to our customers," said John Mackey, Whole Foods 18 best Labor Day sales for 2017 09/04/2017 07:00am • As the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day always sees sensational sales on last season's wares. In addition to summer styles and outdoor gear, these Labor Day sales events often include deals on appliances, mattresses and more. Expect to save as much as 80 percent when shopping 2017 Labor Day sales 8 Healthy Dorm Room Snacks 08/30/2017 08:00pm • This fall, millions of students will be heading to their home away from home: college. While many of these kids have purchased a campus dining plan in order to obtain their three square meals a day, they're very likely eating outside of the cafeteria, too. According to a 2015 survey of approximatel FBI raids in Prince George's Co. related to credit card fraud ring 08/24/2017 07:38pm • WASHINGTON — Two early-morning raids on homes in Prince George's County are related to a credit card fraud case in which the FBI has arrested 12 suspects. According to court documents from the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, "Members of this criminal enterprise are responsi Many addicts seeking opioid recovery find relapse and fraud 08/24/2017 04:10am • DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Reflections treatment center looked like just the place for Michelle Holley's youngest daughter to kick heroin. Instead, as with dozens of other Florida substance abuse treatment facilities, the owner was more interested in defrauding insurance companies by keeping ad Ethereum's Cryptocurrency Lure 08/21/2017 08:00pm • As digital, decentralized currencies go, bitcoin has done more bouncing around than a Superball. But just when it appeared it couldn't go any higher, it soared just days ago to an overnight trading high that flirted with the $4,500 mark. To put that in perspective, bitcoin traded at about $570 a ye How 6 Personality Types Can Save During the Back-to-School Season 08/17/2017 08:00pm • Everyone knows you can save on back-to-school supplies by running from store to store snagging deals. However, that's not the only way to keep cash in your pocket during the weeks to come. Here are six other ways to save that may speak to your personality. The Social Butterfly: Organize a Clothi 3 Managerial Tips Taken From a Kindergarten Classroom 08/13/2017 08:00pm • In honor of the upcoming return to school for millions of students, it seems an appropriate time to give credit to the masterful skills of teachers. Some of the best managerial moves closely mirror the tactics used by the best educators to create an optimal learning environment. If you are looking Savings Bonds vs. 529 Plans: Which Is Best for College Savings? 08/09/2017 08:00pm • It was a rite of passage for many kids: On special occasions, a relative would hand over a card with a savings bond tucked inside. For years, this was the go-to way for parents, grandparents and other relatives to contribute to a child's college fund. Now, many of these kids are grown and may be th 20 wealth-building terms women should know 08/09/2017 08:57am • Do you know what FICO, asset allocation and capital gains mean? Better yet, do you know what they have to do with your own finances? If you didn’t study economics or finance in college, then there’s a good chance that these terms are unfamiliar to you. Yet, gaining a good grasp of key financi The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2017-18 08/08/2017 08:00pm • So you're interested in joining a rewards program ...Considering criteria such as how easy it is to earn a free flight or hotel stay and what extra perks are awarded to members, the Best Travel Rewards Programs rankings aim to help everyday travelers find the best loyalty program for them. U.S. News Should You Rack Up Rewards Points With Airbnb, Lyft and Uber? 08/08/2017 08:00pm • The days of stockpiling miles and points by crisscrossing the globe with your preferred airline and staying loyal to a brand-backed chain are long gone. Increasingly, extensive network alliances and travel rewards credit cards have made it easier to quickly collect points for award flights and hote