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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. How to take a frugal camping vacation 05/26/2015 10:00am • One of the best ways to explore new areas of the country and soak up the sun in the great outdoors is camping. One summer, I was working for a company that traveled to a new city each week and I would camp most of those weekends rather than paying for a hotel. Campsites ranged from free to $30 a nig How to Cut Your Moving Costs in Half 05/20/2015 08:00pm • May through September is the most popular time of year to move, due to warmer weather, leases ending and houses going on the market. If you're one of the many preparing to move soon, you might think it's going to cost a fortune, especially because prices for moving services will spike due to larger 4 Ways to Grow a College Savings Account Quickly 05/19/2015 08:00pm • Among families that are actively saving for their children's college education, only 27 percent are using 529 plans and other similar accounts that can provide considerable tax advantages, according to a 2015 study from student lender Sallie Mae. Instead, nearly half of families saving for college Are You a Supermarket Snob? 05/12/2015 05:00am • Plenty of consumers open their hearts and wallets to a grocery store that has a reputation for high-quality foods, and then never shop anywhere else. In fact, Jim Abbott, a sales and marketing manager in Cleveland, Ohio, probably speaks for a lot of people when he says: "I avoid the discount groc 10 Ways to Give Your Finances a Facelift 05/11/2015 08:00pm • If you find yourself struggling to get on top of your bills or slowly adding to your mound of debt each month, then it might be time for an intervention. These 10 ideas will help you proactively take control of your money so you feel like you're making steady progress toward greater financial securi 5 Ways to Spend Less on Graduation Festivities 05/10/2015 08:00pm • Graduating signifies the beginning of a new adventure. It's natural to want to celebrate, but celebrating isn't always the most budget-friendly activity. Follow these five tips to cut costs without sacrificing quality on graduation festivities. Make Your Own Invitations When sending out graduation The 4 best financial gifts to give a college graduate (other than money) 05/07/2015 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Soon-to-be college graduates are filling auditoriums and stadiums, ready to receive their newly minted degrees and embark on their chosen careers. But the vast majority has never had a personal finance class. Getting a regular paycheck after living frugally during college years can 9 Useful Graduation Gifts That Don't Cost a Fortune 05/07/2015 08:30am • Support your college grad's new career path and show you care with a practical but thoughtful graduation gift. Any grad will appreciate a gift they can use at the new office or during the job search. The good news is you don't have to spend a fortune to give them a gift they will remember forever. 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