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Why a Small Bank Might Be Right for You 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Big banks have fame and fortune on their side, but that wealth doesn't often trickle down to their littlest customers. In fact, large banks typically offer the lowest rates around, according to a study from DepositAccounts.com, an online aggregator of deposit rates and other bank-product information Realtor discusses considerations before buying a beach home 07/23/2017 03:56pm • WASHINGTON — Every weekend, thousands of cars trudge back from the eastern shore and across the Bay Bridge, the drivers having just spent hundreds or thousands to rent out motels, condos and homes on coast. It’s easy to dream about what life would be like owning one of those residences. Befor 8 Secrets of Extreme Couponers 07/20/2017 08:00pm • Extreme couponing may not be all the rage the way it was during the recession, but it's still popular and probably always will be. Saving money never goes out of style. But doing serious couponing takes some serious work, silly as that sounds. There can be a lot of time involved and even quite a bi 5 Steps to Maintaining Lifestyle in Retirement 07/20/2017 08:00pm • The ability to maintain your lifestyle in retirement in a satisfying and fulfilling way is one of the biggest concerns for pre-retirees. The key to achieving financial comfort in retirement is to have a clear understanding of your financial resources and the demands on these resources both now and i How to Keep Your Ex From Destroying Your Credit 07/19/2017 08:00pm • When you're in love, you share everything: secrets, dreams, goals and desires. You also share your address, date of birth and -- if you're in a serious relationship -- bank account information, credit cards and Social Security numbers. While it may not seem risky when you're starry-eyed in love, sha 8 Reasons to Avoid Short Selling Stocks 07/19/2017 08:00pm • Think twice before you try short selling.Most long-term investors attempt to make money in the stock market by identifying individual stocks or exchange-traded funds that they believe will rise in value over time. However, certain investors actually profit off bets that share prices will go down, no Which expenses are qualified under college 529 funds? 07/19/2017 09:47am • WASHINGTON — The ads for getting your college student ready to go off to school are now in full swing, touting everything they will need to outfit their dorm rooms and apartments, from mini-fridges to computers. Parents and students will start to access college 529 funds they have saved specifical Don't Fall Victim to Debt-Relief Companies 07/18/2017 08:00pm • "I've been told I qualify for loan forgiveness -- is this a scam?" This is a common question borrowers ask. And the Student Loan Ranger has warned readers before about the so called debt-relief companies that offer to help student loan borrowers -- for a hefty and usually unnecessary fee. In the pa Weigh the Risks of Borrowing From Yourself to Pay for College 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Some parents may be tempted to borrow against assets that they already have -- such as equity in their home or their retirement account -- to fund their children's college education. But before they do so, they should think carefully about the risks, says Jamie Malone, a principal and financial str Wise ways to choose a student loan repayment plan 07/18/2017 05:00am • Many borrowers with student loans through federal programs are blessed with up to eight -- if you include consolidation -- repayment options. Having this many choices allows borrowers to afford their student loan payments and ensures that they can find just the right one to meet both their budget How to Handle a Personal Crisis as Prospective Medical Student 07/17/2017 08:00pm • People die, accidents happen and illnesses occur. How you handle unforeseen events builds grit and determination that is integral to success in life -- and this includes the medical school application process. A calamity is not a single bad grade but a life-altering event, such as the death of an i Will Millennials Be Ready for the Great Wealth Transfer? 07/17/2017 08:00pm • The hyperbolic stereotypes that surround millennials -- that they are entitled, pampered, narcissistic and suspicious of anyone besides other millennials -- fall apart once you listen to them and do your investment homework. Then you realize that practically from day one of adulthood, a great many How to Improve Your Credit Score 07/17/2017 08:00pm • If you're often turned down for loans, or you have a big purchase coming up and you'll be talking to bankers soon, you're probably constantly trying to figure out how to improve your credit score. If that's the case, you'll want to try some of these credit-building strategies. But you'll want to get How to Find the Right Financial Mentor 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Checking account? Savings account? Check and check. But is that where your financial prowess ends? Do you know the 50/20/30 guideline for budgeting or if that investment was the right move? From the basics of setting a budget and sticking to it to managing your money in the right places, a financial 10 behaviors that will help you retire faster and wealthier 07/17/2017 06:00am • You probably dream about the day you can let the stress of work go and be fully retired. Building wealth is a marathon financial event, and there are plenty of tempting distractions and necessities along the way. Here are some behaviors and actions that will help you reach financial independence soo