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A Guide to Borrowing Money From Friends and Family 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Asking to borrow money from a family member or friend can be a difficult and awkward conversation. The reality is nobody likes being asked to part with their money. And when you make an arrangement to borrow cash from a friend or family member, you put yourself at risk of creating a strain in your r When Are Retired Investors Spending Too Little and Saving Too Much? 08/07/2018 08:00pm • The thought of saving too much as a problem seems preposterous. When the news media resonates with a retirement saving crisis and the sad state of most Americans bank accounts, how could saving too much be a problem? After all, the Government Accountability Office recently released a study that sho Paraguay Court Case Underscores Unequal Land Ownership Across Latin America 08/07/2018 08:00pm • LIMA, Peru -- For Raúl Marín, Jan. 13, 2016 , was just another day at work as a human rights lawyer representing some of Paraguay's most vulnerable citizens. He was advising 300 impoverished families being forcibly evicted from a vacant plot of government land on the outskirts of the capital Asun Everything You Need to Know About the New Tax Form 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Before the tax law overhaul, the Trump administration and Republican-led Congress touted a postcard-size income tax return form designed to simplify filing your taxes. In June, the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department released a draft copy of the new 1040 income tax form. However, c How to Kick Your Adult Child Out of the House 07/30/2018 08:00pm • These days, having an adult child live at home is relatively commonplace. As of 2016, 15 percent of 25- to 35-year-olds were living in their parents' home, according to a 2017 study from Pew Research Center. For many well-meaning parents, welcoming their adult children home means helping them manag The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2018-19 07/30/2018 08:00pm • Enjoy complimentary perks, favorable redemption rates and more by enrolling in one (or more) of these rewards programs.Travel expenses can add up quickly, so why not take advantage of savings when possible? Considering factors everyday travelers value, such as available benefits and ease of earning The truth about taxes in retirement 07/25/2018 04:48am • WASHINGTON — Taxes are a fact of life, even in retirement. How much you will be required to pay could have an effect on your lifestyle during this phase of your life. Whether you’re just beginning this new chapter or are already in retirement, it’s important to understand the potential tax imp 30 Terms Every Credit Card Owner Should Know 07/22/2018 08:00pm • Credit cards are a lot more than just a piece of plastic. They're complex products that can help improve your financial situation if you use them responsibly or cripple you financially if you don't. If you want to make the most out of your credit card, it's essential to know the lingo. Building your How to Prepare for One Spouse's Retirement 07/19/2018 08:00pm • While married couples sometimes try to coordinate when they retire, not all spouses retire at the same time. Age differences, different stages in their careers and even health can play a role in one spouse continuing to work after the other retires. However, when only one member of a married couple How to Earn More Money This Summer With a Side Hustle 07/19/2018 08:00pm • While many people think of summer as a time to slow down and enjoy the warm weather and a vacation, it can also be the perfect time to earn some extra money with a side hustle. Not to be confused with part-time jobs, side hustles borrow a page from the gig economy, emphasizing flexibility and short Out of hospital, Thai boys share lessons learned in cave 07/18/2018 09:49am • CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AP) — The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from a cave in northern Thailand left the hospital where they had been recuperating and appeared at a news conference Wednesday, saying the ordeal made them stronger and taught them not to live carelessly. The group, l Student loan debt, wealth divide are harming millennials' homeownership dreams 07/12/2018 04:45am • In our three-part special report, Money On Our Minds, WTOP takes a close look at the financial situation of millennials in the D.C. area and how they make ends meet, with a focus on student loan debt, homeownership and retirement planning. WASHINGTON — Millennial homeownership is growing. Peopl How to Become an Extreme Saver in 2018 07/10/2018 08:00pm • If you want to cultivate healthy financial habits this year -- and stash away some money for your emergency fund, your retirement, your kid's college education and that elusive worldwide vacation -- now is the time to develop smart saving practices. But if you're going to become an extreme saver, Summer's Here. Don't Be Afraid to Use Your Vacation Time 07/10/2018 08:00pm • American employees took an average of 17.2 vacation days in 2017, according to the State of American Vacation 2018 study by Project: Time Off. While Americans are taking more vacation, up from 16.8 days taken in 2016, there is still vacation time not being used. You've earned it so take it. It may How to Invest While in College: 4 Easy Steps 07/04/2018 08:00pm • It no longer takes money to make money. Thanks to the rise of investing apps like Stash and Acorns and low-cost robo advisors like Betterment and Wealthsimple, you can start investing with pocket change. Just $5 a day invested over 35 years at a 6 percent return could become more than $200,000. Inv