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Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.69 percent 02/12/2015 11:07am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week yet remained near historically low levels. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday the nationwide average for a 30-year mortgage jumped to 3.69 percent from 3.59 percent last week. The average rate is still at its lowest lev Next stop on Man United's tour of English minnows: Preston 02/12/2015 06:17am • This season's cup competitions are providing Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal with the opportunity to visit some of England's more obscure footballing outposts in his first year in Britain. After a stunning 4-0 loss at third-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the second round of the League Cup in Au ECB official: Stimulus needs help from governments 02/12/2015 04:46am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A top European Central Bank official says the bank's new 1.1 trillion euro ($1.2 trillion) monetary stimulus could "fall on barren ground" if governments do not cut red tape and excessive regulation. The bank will start purchasing government bonds with newly printed money Murder suspect worked for Montgomery County Circuit Court 02/12/2015 04:45am • WASHINGTON -- One of two people accused of a 2012 Montgomery County homicide is somewhat familiar with the state judicial system: She worked at the courthouse in Rockville, Maryland. Imani Cook, 26, of Silver Spring, who was charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery in the December 2012 Update on the latest religion news 02/12/2015 03:29am • BIBLE MUSEUM Demolition begins to clear ground for Bible Museum WASHINGTON (AP) — Demolition starts today just off the National Mall in Washington, where a $400 million Museum of the Bible is to be built. The museum's president, Cary Summers, says it's scheduled to open in November of 2017, with s The 10 Best Banks of 2015 02/11/2015 07:00pm • In the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, to say big banks earned a bad reputation would be an understatement. Movements like Occupy Wall Street and Bank Transfer Day called for a mass exodus to smaller, not-for-profit institutions like credit unions because of their excellent rates, low fee A Wealth Building Plan for You: College Grad Edition 02/11/2015 07:00pm • Investing can be a confusing and scary proposition sometimes. You're never really sure if the information you find is exactly for you (in the case of some online publications), if the data is relevant (in certain financial studies), or if the advice is credible (such as when you receive a stock tip 3 Ways to Help Your Spouse Build Credit 02/11/2015 07:00pm • You can share many things as a married couple, but one thing you won't share is your credit profile. This doesn't mean you should disregard your partner's credit, though. While your credit reports and scores aren't merged in marriage, when the two of you apply for a joint credit card or loan, both Take 4 Steps to Earn a Cosigner Release on Private Student Loans 02/10/2015 07:00pm • Nothing causes stress like the combination of family and finances. And private student loans, which often have a parent or grandparent cosigner, can really bring that stressful mixture to a boil. But while being a parent is a lifelong gig, cosigning on student debt doesn't have to span the life of What Obama's 2016 Budget Proposal Means for Student Borrowers 02/10/2015 07:00pm • This week, the Student Loan Ranger examines the proposals in President Barack Obama's recently released budget for Fiscal Year 2016 that relate to student loans. New Rules Proposed for Pay As You Earn, Public Service Loan Forgiveness According to the 2016 budget, the president wants to "reform and Credit Unions Anyone Can Join 02/09/2015 07:00pm • Credit Unions are the underdog of financial institutions. With over 100 million members and $1.1 trillion in assets, credit unions are growing but still pale in comparison to the trillions of dollars in assets held by the big banks. But sometimes, the underdog is the better option, which is often tr 10 Terms First-Time Homebuyers Should Know 02/09/2015 07:00pm • In about a month or so, it won't just be spring. It'll be home selling and buying season, and you'll start seeing the "For Sale" signs posted in yards as well as online advertisements beckoning prospective homebuyers. But before you allow yourself to be beckoned, it would behoove you to familiariz Keys for International Students Considering U.S. Medical Schools 02/09/2015 07:00pm • Over the past year, I have heard from many international students looking to apply to medical school in the U.S., and want to address some of their questions and concerns. The truth is that just a relative handful of international applicants get accepted into U.S. medical schools. According to th Credit cards have become your ticket to free credit scores 02/09/2015 09:00am • Many Americans have learned about the importance of having a pristine credit score, and in many cases, they've learned the hard way. If you've dealt with a bad score in the past and want to fix it, you know it's not easy, as it takes time to build your score. And truth be told, no one knows the exa New details on if and how long Va.'s former first lady will go to prison 02/07/2015 03:16am • WASHINGTON -- Prosecutors want Virginia's former first lady Maureen McDonnell to spend 18 months behind bars based on the leniency the judge showed former Governor Bob McDonnell in sentencing him to just two years. However, Bob McDonnell is out at least until this spring when his appeal will b