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Financial Pros Reveal the Worst Advice They See Online 08/29/2018 08:00pm • The internet is home to lots of bad financial advice, from outdated tips given on forums to ill-conceived strategies parroted on blogs, Reddit and in chatrooms. For financial professionals, a few pieces of often-repeated advice are especially wrong and especially popular. Read on for the worst advi Do Millennials Have Their Spending Priorities All Wrong? 08/29/2018 08:00pm • Millennials expect to spend more on their dog over the pet's lifetime than they will on their own lifetime health care costs, according to findings published in a May survey from TD Ameritrade. The survey of 1,519 millennials could indicate the younger generation vastly underestimates the cost of h What's the Difference Between Your Home's Market and Assessed Value? 08/28/2018 08:00pm • Understanding your home's value is an important part of knowing your net worth, what you'll likely receive if you sell the property and how the local real estate market is faring. Home value is also an integral part of determining how much property tax you're required to pay the local and state gov When to Use Student Loans for a Career Program 08/28/2018 08:00pm • Students enrolling in alternative postsecondary trade schools are drawn to the prospect of an education that leads to job placement at a lower opportunity cost. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics show that the average cost of attendance at a two-year institution during the 2015- Do Financial Literacy Courses Work? 08/27/2018 08:00pm • The classroom is where many Americans learn to read, write, perform arithmetic and speak a foreign language. So can it also be the place where they master important financial concepts such as how to manage debt, improve credit, take out student loans and plan for retirement? For many politicians, e 6 Easy Steps to Take After Maxing Out Your Credit Card 08/27/2018 08:00pm • Gazing at the balance of your maxed-out credit card for the first time can be a terrible shock. I know because I've experienced that moment. It isn't pretty. But I survived it and got out of debt. And you can, too. Basically, you have two problems right now. First, you have credit card debt, and th Reverse Mortgage Alternatives 08/27/2018 08:00pm • When reviewing your retirement finances, finding that you're rich in home equity and low in cash flow may mean looking into reverse mortgages and their alternatives. Because every borrower may not be a fit for each loan type, it's critical to analyze all available financial options. To help you find How to Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Do-it-yourself projects are a popular way to save money, which is one reason why there are several TV shows and loads of magazines celebrating the joys of hands-on home improvement. There is another DIY opportunity that gets much less fanfare and can take about as much time as fixing a leaky kitchen War hero and presidential candidate John McCain dies at 81 08/26/2018 12:32am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'b7f9a547-f520-42de-b8e0-ab4049c21943' }).render("8866153682618e90");}); WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, who PHOTOS: John McCain's life and career 08/24/2018 01:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance and later turned his rebellious streak into a 35-year political career that took him to Congress and the Republican presidential nomination, died Saturday after battling brain c Beyond the Credit Score: 9 Data Reports You Don't Know About 08/23/2018 08:00pm • In a world of big data, businesses have access to an overwhelming amount of information about consumers. From demographic information to debt to spending habits, virtually all aspects of our financial life is tracked. "Basically, everything is known about us," says Beau Henderson, CEO of financial f 7 Strategies to Financially Prepare for Your Fall Vacation 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Many Americans tend to slip into debt to pay for their vacations, whether they put an entire trip on credit or unexpectedly spent beyond their budget while traveling. After all, who knows when you'll next get to treat yourself to a guided tour through Ireland or find a one-of-a-kind handmade leather Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Marches Toward a Delisting 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Sears Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: SHLD) announced on Thursday that it will be making yet another round of store closings as it continues its uphill battle to demonstrate a path to long-term viability. Unfortunately, the plan for a leaner, more efficient Sears hasn't worked up to this point, and analysts Go Bei Bei, it's your birthday: Panda turns 3, wilds out at zoo (video) 08/22/2018 06:22pm • WASHINGTON — Giant Panda Bei Bei's third birthday Wednesday at the National Zoo included him munching contentedly on frozen treats through multiple rounds of "Happy Birthday." "He's my boy. To see him grow up and to see him become 3 today — it's bringing tears to my eyes," said Amie Russian o What You Should Know About Your Minimum Credit Card Payment 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Whether you receive a credit card statement online or in the mail, you may be surprised by the way the minimum payment due fluctuates each month. The minimum payment is the least amount you can pay without incurring a late fee and perhaps an increase in your interest rate. Credit card issuers can d