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Baltimore to get $20M in grants to stop sewer overflows 08/18/2016 12:00am • BALTIMORE (AP) â Baltimore will get more than $20 million in grants to help prevent sanitary sewer overflows. Maryland's Board of Public Works approved the Bay Restoration Fund grants on Wednesday. The Maryland Department of the Environment said in a news release that the grants will help Ba 10 Nontraditional Ways to Fund Your Retirement 08/17/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement planning, IRAs and 401(k)s tend to dominate the conversation. However, they aren't the only way people are funding their golden years. Increasingly, retirees are using income from a variety of sources to cover their monthly expenses. Kimberly Foss, the founder and pres 3 Financial Challenges of Having a Child Outside of Marriage 08/17/2016 08:00pm • When Clare Tattersall and her boyfriend decided to have a child, marriage wasn't top of mind. "Time was obviously a consideration for us," says Tattersall, who became pregnant at age 41. "And we only talked about having a baby, not of marriage." Before the baby talk, Tattersall and her boyfriend wer How I Repay My Student Loans: Real Borrowers Share Stories 08/16/2016 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger strives to provide the best advice on managing student loans. We have the industry experience and expertise to back up our advice, but we also understand that, for some readers, hearing firsthand experience from those managing their own student loans can be the most effectiv 5 Tips to Avoid an Extra Year of College 08/16/2016 08:00pm • Graduating from college in four years is no longer the norm; many students are taking an extra semester or more to graduate. "I went a whole first year as a nursing major, so it was a lot of science-based classes and a lot of those didn't transfer when I switched my major to marketing," says Hillary Should You Use Retirement Savings to Fund Your Child's College Education? 08/16/2016 08:00pm • When faced with looming college expenses, many parents quickly find out that they haven't saved adequately. If you're in this situation, it may be tempting to tap into your retirement savings to pay for your child's college education, but this is seldom the best option. As a parent, you are probably 4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement 08/15/2016 08:00pm • Enjoying a comfortable retirement begins with having a strategic plan for saving and investing. Part of that means being sensitive to certain financial pitfalls that can derail your long-term goals and shrink your nest egg in the process. Things like rising health care costs, inflation, high invest Spend a Windfall Wisely 08/15/2016 08:00pm • So, you've come into some money ...Whether you've received an inheritance, landed a new job signing bonus or cashed the gift checks from your wedding, managing an influx of cash wisely is important. Click on to learn how to make sure that your newfound wealth is working for you.Take a moment to brea How to Save Thousands of Dollars to Invest in the Future 08/15/2016 08:00pm • So many people fail to invest in stocks and other securities because they don't have the cash to invest. Or at least they think they don't. But the truth is that there are many ways to raise cash that might be staring you in the face. Here are a few ideas. Sell the junk you don't need. Just becaus Why you should be price comparing closing costs Why you should be price comparing closing costs 08/15/2016 12:15pm • WASHINGTON â Buying a house or a condo comes with a few last-minute expenses, and closing costs in Washington run higher than the national average. Most buyers either donât know it or donât bother to do it, but you can shop around for the best closing costs. And it's easier to do now. â How Employers View Online, For-Profit Bachelor's Degrees 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Anthony Jones of Virginia doesn't regret getting his bachelor's degree online from a for-profit school, despite some of the criticisms he initially heard of these programs, such as them being of lower quality. "I was looking for a place where continuing my education and being able to still work full 10 Things You Can Buy With Student Discounts 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Find Discounts to Slash College CostsWith the growing cost of attendance each year, student discounts are one savvy way to spend less. Parents of incoming freshmen are expected to spend $1,378 on back to school shopping with half that amount being spent on tech products and dorm room items, accordin Why 401(k) Plans are a Source of Financial Stress 08/11/2016 08:00pm • Many Americans are worried about building a nest egg for the future. Saving enough money for a comfortable retirement is a significant source of stress for 40 percent of employees, according to a recent survey of 1,000 401(k) participants by Schwab Retirement Plan Services and Koski Research. More p 5 Surprising Things That Could Leave You Poor 08/11/2016 08:00pm • If you want to live the good life, financially-speaking, you might expect to need a job that pays well and a plan for how to responsibly spend the money you earn. However, there could be more to it than that. Your health habits, friends and even how many times you check your credit score could all h How Your House Can Save Your Retirement 08/10/2016 08:00pm • After Joyce Ruvolo's husband passed away two years ago, she noticed a disturbing trend. "I found myself taking money out of the bank every month to pay the bills," says the 77-year resident of Boca Raton, Florida. Unhappy with her cash flow situation, Ruvolo found a solution to her problem with Kath
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