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Start Planning for 4+1 Master's Program Admissions in High School 08/16/2015 08:00pm • A growing number of colleges and universities now offer accelerated degree programs, which are sometimes referred to as "4+1 programs." These programs allow a student to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in just five years, rather than the usual six or seven. Even after having bee Your Back-to-School Financial Checklist 08/13/2015 08:00pm • Many of us give ourselves a little more latitude (financially and personally) during summer. We'll have that extra mojito or leave work a little early on summer Fridays without thinking twice. "Here in the Midwest , we're trying to do as much as we can with travel," says Michael Foguth, president How to Prepare Your Child for the Financial Realities of Freshman Year 08/13/2015 08:00pm • Each year, roughly two-thirds of high school graduates matriculate to colleges and universities in the fall following commencement, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And though a rite of passage enjoyed by an increasing number American families each year, having children lea How Back-to-School Shopping Can Hurt Your Credit Score 08/12/2015 08:00pm • Parents are no doubt well aware that hasty back-to-school shopping can do serious damage to their bank accounts, but there's another reason to be mindful of how much money those clothes, books, crayons and markers are costing you. Overspending on supplies could easily wind up hurting your credit sco Know What Should -- and Shouldn't -- Affect Student Loan Borrowing 08/11/2015 08:00pm • The class of 2015 graduated as the most indebted ever, with an average debt level of approximately $35,000, reported The Wall Street Journal. Before it, the class of 2014 held the "honor," owing approximately $33,000 on average. And before that, there was the class of 2013, which owed approximatel Court denies ex-Va. Gov. McDonnell's appeal 08/11/2015 11:57am • WASHINGTON — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Tuesday lost his latest appeal to have his federal corruption convictions overturned. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond denied McDonnell's petition to rehear the case, either before a three-judge panel or en banc (the full court). 4 Financial Stocks To Profit From Interest Rate Increases 08/10/2015 08:00pm • As the U.S. economy continues to improve, many people watching the stock market expect the Federal Reserve to begin a series of interest rate increases beginning as early as September. Although an environment of increasing rates is generally bad for stocks, it is typically beneficial for the financ Should Your College Kid Get a Credit Card? 08/10/2015 08:00pm • These days, applying for college can be easier than applying for a credit card. When Spencer Shulem tried to get a credit card at age 18, he quickly discovered how difficult it can be. He applied to a handful, and despite having a job and earning $30,000 a year, he was rejected by all of them due t Should You Let Uber Help You Lease a Car? 08/10/2015 08:00pm • Uber is taking another spin with car leasing. The popular ride-hailing startup began helping its drivers with vehicle financing in late 2013, but the effort quickly drew criticism over high interest rates and rigid lease structures. Uber also cut fares, which meant many drivers had to work longer ho 5 Things to Consider When Shopping for a Small Business Loan 08/09/2015 08:00pm • Starting a small business can be a risky financial move and almost always comes with the need for funding. Sometimes the funding can come from investors, but as a business begins to grow, many small business owners turn to banks, credit unions or other lenders for a loan. When determining where to t 5 Simple Ways to Save Money as a New College Student 08/09/2015 08:00pm • In a few short weeks, millions of college students will be hitting college campuses for the first time. Your first year of college can bring a lot of changes, including financial ones. It's likely the first time in your life you're out on your own. Not only do you need to be focused on attending cl GOP trumpets opposition to Va. voter form change 08/09/2015 03:57pm • WASHINGTON -- After calling for a big turnout, Virginia Republicans say 90 percent of the public comments on proposed changes to voter registration forms in the commonwealth oppose the change. The changes would allow a single signature attesting that a person is eligible to vote to replace check 7 Financial Steps to Take When Getting a Divorce 08/06/2015 08:00pm • The financial effects of divorce could be worse than any downturn in the economy. An average bear market lasts 15 months and results in a 32 percent loss in investments, according to investment firm Edward Jones. Meanwhile, a divorce can wipe out 50 percent of a person's assets and never ends, says Look to Rehabilitation to Recover from Student Loan Default 08/04/2015 08:00pm • There are enough lower payment, deferment and other options available for federal student loan borrowers that one would hope defaults on these loans would be a rare occurrence. Unfortunately, statistics show that more than 14 percent of federal student loan borrowers who left or completed school i Get the Full College Experience as a Nontraditional Student 08/04/2015 08:00pm • Lara Ward, 30, wasn't ready for college when she went to Kent State University after graduating from high school in 2003. She dropped out after a year, worked in massage therapy for a while and then moved to China to work at a manufacturing company for a few years. When she came back to the U.S. in