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How to Manage Student Loan Debt During Government Shutdown 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Much has been reported about the struggles of furloughed federal workers during what has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. As each day passes without a resolution to the crisis, a growing portion of the 800,000 affected employees face the bleak prospect of falling behind on the How to Start a Low-Cost Book Club With Your Friends 01/22/2019 07:00pm • If you're an avid reader, a book club can be tremendously fun, but it can also be a costly hobby. It often requires you to pick up a new book at least once a month, which is particularly frustrating if it's not a book you would have selected on your own. Hosting the meetings themselves can be expen 7 of the Best Paying Closed-End Funds 01/22/2019 07:00pm • An alternative for some investors.Investors can be excused for worrying about the stock and bond markets. Stocks have had some scary plunges, and bonds are under threat from rising interest rates. In a rough market, some experts recommend an alternative to the mainstream mutual funds -- closed-end f How to protect your credit score during government shutdown 01/22/2019 08:00am • If you're one of the 800,000 federal employees who are not getting paid during the government shutdown, you're in a tough spot, for sure. Most likely, you've morphed into survival mode, which may or may not include thinking about your credit score. I totally get that. But what if I told you it's Tips when searching for a house to accommodate disabilities, special needs 01/22/2019 12:32am • WASHINGTON — When Molli Bishop began house hunting in 2017, her search was narrowed by a few specifics. She needed a home that had a bedroom on the main level. Some sort of covered parking was also at the top of her wishlist, as was a bathroom that could be modified to meet the needs of her you Low-Interest Loan Options for Furloughed Federal Employees 01/21/2019 07:00pm • When you're living paycheck to paycheck, missing one pay period because of a work furlough can derail plans for your budget and overall financial health. In the case of the current partial government shutdown, many financial institutions are scrambling to give the federal workers affected a chance t 10 Financial Moves to Make When Interest Rates Rise 01/21/2019 07:00pm • After many years of low rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate nine consecutive times in the last three years, including four times in 2018 alone. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve forecasts two more increases for 2019. Short-term interest rates track the current federal funds How to Set Up Your First 401(k) 01/21/2019 07:00pm • New employees have many expenses competing for their limited paychecks. Student loan bills, food, rent and utilities can easily consume a starting salary. But 20-somethings have one very important thing going for them. Young people are in the best position of their lives to start saving for retirem Furloughed federal workers are warned of employment scams, bogus loans 01/21/2019 03:52am • WASHINGTON — As federal workers and contractors miss paychecks, consumer experts are warning them to be wary of scam artists who might seek to exploit their troubling situation. The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection said anyone in financial distress should watch out for bogus loan Today in History: Jan. 21 01/21/2019 12:00am • Today is Monday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2019. There are 344 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 21, 1977, on his first full day in office, President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders. On this date: In 1793, during the French Revolution, 3 Tips for Investors in a Government Shutdown 01/17/2019 07:00pm • If you're worried about how your investments will fare during a government shutdown, you shouldn't be, at least if you're in your portfolio for the long haul. But that doesn't mean that even investors who don't invest specifically in potentially affected companies or sectors that rely on government How to Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit 01/17/2019 07:00pm • You've found your dream home and made an offer. Now comes the hard part: getting a home loan to finalize the purchase. Applying for a mortgage means putting your finances, including your credit score, in the spotlight. A bad credit score could add an extra wrinkle or two to the mortgage approval pr Can Practicing 'Minimalism' Improve Your Financial Health? 01/16/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to her lifestyle, Chelsea Ricketson finds that practicing minimalism doesn't just help her mentally or spiritually -- it helps her financially. "When you become an entrepreneur, you get quickly creative about: What do I need to spend money on and what don't I?" says Ricketson, 30, who How Do Corporate Credit Cards Work? 01/16/2019 07:00pm • Companies use corporate credit cards so that employees can charge authorized business expenses such as hotel stays and flights without relying on their own credit cards or cash. A corporate card usually carries a company's name as well as the name of the employee designated as the cardholder. Broad Should College Students Have Credit Cards? 01/15/2019 07:00pm • Parents might be apprehensive about giving their college student access to a credit card, but if they don't, it could cause problems down the line. Those who delay building a strong credit history may have trouble qualifying for credit cards and loans or even renting an apartment later on. With pla