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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 Should you Buy Costco stock? 3 pros, 3 cons 09/07/2017 08:00pm • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NYSE: COST) is a staple of American retail; along with Wal-Mart Stores' ( WMT) Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale, it dominates the concentrated yet competitive membership warehouse industry. And over the long term, Costco stock has been a winner. Over the last 10 years, 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 3 ways a Roth conversion can build and preserve wealth 08/30/2017 04:24am • WASHINGTON — When it comes to building and preserving wealth, Roth IRAs can offer tax savings to individuals and their heirs in certain situations. Often because of IRA income limits, many higher net worth families are under the impression that they don’t qualify to have a Roth IRA. In fact, Renaissance Festival: Crownsville becomes fictional 16th-century village 08/26/2017 02:28pm • WASHINGTON — The Maryland Renaissance Festival will transform Crownsville, Maryland, into the fictional village of Revel Grove in Oxfordshire, England for nine weekends until Oct. 22. The annual family-friendly fair runs on weekends for almost two months and promises feasting, fun and fantasy What to do with dogs that think your lawn is a bathroom 08/25/2017 04:45am • Sharon in Centreville writes: “I love your sanity and approachability, and hope that you can offer some advice. The neighborhood dogs like to do their business on my lawn — despite my nicely asking their owners to stop. Is there anything I can spray onto the lawn that won't hurt the dogs but wil Review: Soderbergh's ‘Logan Lucky' is a hillbilly heist dubbed ‘Ocean's 7/11’ 08/25/2017 01:36am • WASHINGTON — When director Steven Soderbergh announced his retirement after his Emmy-winning TV movie "Behind the Candelabra" (2013), the film community mourned the loss of the consistent eye behind "Sex, Lies & Videotape" (1989), "Erin Brockovich" (2000), "Traffic" (2000), "Ocean's Eleven 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 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 8 Ways to Satisfy a Craving for Restaurant Stocks 08/14/2017 08:00pm • An appetite for profits.Whether you order in, get it to go or simply peruse the menu, buying restaurant stock may represent the truest case of putting your money where your mouth is -- or following your gut. Investment leader Warren Buffett bought Dairy Queen in 1997 for $585 million because he love 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 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 Teens' College Income, Savings May Not Affect Financial Aid as Much as You Think 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Many families need their high schoolers to contribute to steep college bills. They also worry student earnings will affect potential financial aid. Student income and savings are two factors that financial aid forms -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the CSS Profile -- use to calcul Why Investors Need a Retirement Policy Statement 07/30/2017 08:00pm • Most investors think about how they want to spend retirement. It may range from the simple life away from the rat race to constant travel and gifts lavished on grandkids. Financial advisors warn that actually living the dream takes some solid financial thinking and restraint. And many urge clients t