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How to vet a neighborhood before moving 08/17/2020 12:00am • Your budget, where you work and the spots you frequent are all factors in determining where you'll live next. But what if your budget or expected commute has you checking out streets, boroughs or districts you're not familiar with? To make your move a smart one, it's important to figure out if th Bills You Don't Have to Pay During the Coronavirus Pandemic 08/13/2020 12:00am • Paying bills on time has become a challenge for many Americans, thanks to the novel coronavirus. But here's the good news: Cash-strapped individuals have access to a range of relief measures to make monthly bills affordable. The federal government, state lawmakers and private companies have rolled o Managing Your Credit During a Financial Crisis 08/13/2020 12:00am • Personal financial crises can come out of nowhere. You're cruising along just fine, paying your bills, making ends meet and then suddenly you're not. Your car breaks down, your house floods, or a global pandemic drives you out of work and into quarantine. "When financial problems arise, some people DC man allegedly stole $2.5M from pandemic relief fund and church, then bought house and yacht 08/12/2020 05:23am • A D.C. man faces charges of fraudulently obtaining $2.1 million in federal coronavirus relief loans and embezzling $472,000 from the Archdioceses of Washington and then using the money to buy a $1.13 million rowhouse, a $300,000 yacht and a $46,000 sports car. The U.S. Attorneys's Office charged 14 Terms You Need to Know Before Repaying Your Student Loans 08/12/2020 12:00am • Borrowing money to pay for college or other postsecondary education is often the first encounter that many people have with any type of financial product or loan. Novice borrowers are likely to encounter a number of new financial terms, and it may even feel at times like the financial aid administra Richmond council approves grants to help damaged businesses 08/11/2020 06:06am • RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond City Council has approved a $500,000 initiative to help businesses, nonprofits and other commercial properties that were damaged during recent protests. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the council green-lit the Businesses Recovery Grant Program Monday with a 7-2 What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean for You? 08/11/2020 12:00am • If you had the news on for any length of time last weekend, you almost certainly saw the signing of executive actions that President Donald Trump held at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey -- actions designed to help people who have seen their lives turned upside down due to the pandemic. The U.S. News Survey: About 55% Don't Know That a Missed Payment Hurts Your Credit Score 08/11/2020 12:00am • An August 2020 survey from U.S. News & World Report shows that Americans have a little work to do when it comes to understanding how credit scores and different types of loans work. Respondents were asked if missing a loan payment would hurt your credit score if you were not in a hardship progra How to Lend Money to Family 08/10/2020 12:00am • Consider the scenario: You've been hit up for a loan by a family member. And you've decided to lend that family member some money. Mostly because saying no didn't feel like a realistic option. And why not? After all, you love your family, and so when somebody you care about is in a financial bind an HELOC or Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? 08/07/2020 12:00am • A home equity line of credit or home equity loan can help you borrow against the equity in your house to finance repairs or renovations that will increase your property's value. But uses may also include consolidating debt, paying for college and handling other large expenses. HELOCs and home equit 7 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in August 08/07/2020 12:00am • Here are CFRA's latest stock upgrades.The stock market continued its rebound off 2020 lows in July. Despite a 32.9% drop in second-quarter U.S. gross domestic product and abysmal second-quarter earnings numbers from many U.S. companies, optimism surrounding a potential coronavirus vaccine, aggressiv The Ultimate Guide to Equity 08/07/2020 12:00am • Equity is a term used in different contexts within business and investing, as well as in real estate and marketing. There are different types of equity that represent various classes of ownership or metrics that measure how effective management is at running a business. Understanding the value of e Ask These Questions During Your College Orientation 08/05/2020 12:00am • Make the most of college orientation.College orientation is filled with information for students and parents. The event is a chance for incoming students to ask important questions and learn more about college life and their campus. Though orientation may look a little different at some colleges thi How Marriage Can Affect Your Student Loans 08/05/2020 12:00am • Getting married can change many aspects of your life, including your personal finances. For many couples, student loan debt is an important part of that. It might not sound romantic, but it is worth understanding before the big day how marriage can affect student loan repayment. If you have not had Disney Stock Soars, Teladoc Merger 08/05/2020 12:00am • All three major U.S. stock indices finished higher again on Wednesday, the third consecutive day this week. Wall Street has its eyes set largely on two things: corporate earnings and another highly anticipated round of pandemic-related stimulus. House Democrats are wrangling with the GOP on details