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16 Investing Questions That Intimidate You, But Shouldn't 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Your investing questions are answered.Investing is murky business, like swimming through cloudy waters. Without goggles. In the dark. With seaweed grabbing at your ankles and trying to pull you down. Anyone could get turned around in those algae-infested pools. In fact, you may be thinking of turnin Why It's Crucial To Know Your Credit Card's APR 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Years ago, I didn't pay attention to any of the annual percentage rates on my credit cards, and I ended up in debt. And that was during a time when the economy was robust and credit card APRs were low. Fast forward to 2018. Right now, the economy is going well. But the smooth credit ride is about t The Rise of the Single Female Homeowner 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Single women may not have as much buying power as single men, but they aren't letting that stop them from achieving homeownership. While a 2018 Zillow study indicates single women can only afford to purchase 39 percent of U.S. homes on the market, they are buying them at a rate that far exceeds that Mortgage rates down for 5th time in 6 weeks 07/05/2018 09:45am • WASHINGTON ��� This year's run-up in mortgage rates may be done for now, with rates falling this week for the fifth time in the last six weeks. And there may even be room for rates to drop even lower. Mortgage loan company Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage the wee The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Loan in Retirement 07/04/2018 08:00pm • Retirees may own houses and cars, but that doesn't mean they couldn't also use a loan. From paying for emergency expenses to providing tax benefits, loans can be beneficial to older Americans for many reasons. "It's not uncommon for retirees to realize they need to get their hands on a lot of money, 401(k) contribution rate reaches highest in at least a decade 07/03/2018 12:13pm • WASHINGTON ��� Baltimore-based mutual fund company T. Rowe Price��says the average employee pretax 401(k) deferral rate reached 8.3 percent, the highest in the 10 years T. Rowe Price has been tracking it. More employers are switching to automatic contributions from employee checks, and the number 15 ways to define and achieve financial freedom 07/03/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON����� As we enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and consider the themes of freedom and independence, I wanted to write an article about financial independence. 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Or maybe you didn't even get started? If that's the case, remember that it's never too late to get a handle on your finances and whip them into shape within the next six months. Understanding the basics of your finances and what budgeting tools are av How to Make Living With Your Parents Pay Off Financially 06/28/2018 08:00pm • In 2015, living with Mom and Dad was a way of life for 24 million young adults. According to a 2017 U.S. Census Bureau report, more than a third of 18- to 34-year-olds across the country were still under the same roof as their parents in 2015, and more millennials lived with their parents than with The Least Expensive Private College in Each State 06/28/2018 08:00pm • While some private colleges charge $50,000 a year in tuition and fees, not all institutions come with such sticker shock. In fact, there's a private college in almost every state that charges less than the average sticker price of $34, 817 , according to 2017-2018 tuition and fees data reported to U How to Get Your Free Annual Credit Reports 06/27/2018 08:00pm • If you could get a detailed dossier of your physical health -- outlining the positives and negatives in an easy-to-understand form -- you'd jump at the chance, right? Then consider how easy it is to check on a major part of your financial health with a free credit report. It is the most effective w 9 Ways to Invest in Business Development Companies 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Preferred status, profits and payouts.The lofty world of private equity funds and hedge funds is out of reach for most investors. These invitation-only funds can be very profitable, but often require steep minimum investments. Thankfully, there are similar opportunities for investors with only a few How to Fight About Money ... So It Doesn't Destroy Your Relationship 06/27/2018 08:00pm • If you're in a relationship -- or ever plan to be -- chances are that you and your partner will fight about money. In fact, 36 percent of couples argue about money at least monthly, according to TD Bank's 2017 Love & Money survey. And financial disagreements are often cited as a major driver fo