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Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage With a Credit Card? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Forget what your parents told you -- credit cards don't have to be for financial emergencies only. Credit cards offer flexibility in your budget, more protection than a debit card and the ability to earn rewards. You stand to gain a lot by charging your expenses. But what about your rent or mortgage 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for April 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Last year was great for Wall Street in general, and for most individual investors who had their money in the market. This year is proving to be a bit more turbulent. As the first quarter comes to a close, here's a look at five of the best stocks to buy for April. Trade tensions, political uncertaint How Tax Reform Impacts Homeowners 03/29/2018 08:00pm • For many, homeownership represents one of the biggest milestones in life. Few are thinking about the tax implications of exciting moments like buying their first home or even remodeling it, but with the historic tax reform that passed in late 2017 and Tax Day right around the corner, it's important How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401(k)? 03/28/2018 08:00pm • When you open a 401(k) you need to decide how much to save. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, there are a few general rules of thumb to follow when figuring out how much money to stash away in your account. Here are some ways to determine the amount to save for retirement: 1. Take a 7 Lessons to Teach Your Kids for Financial Literacy Month 03/28/2018 08:00pm • There is no shortage of statistics on the sad state of formal financial education for children. According to the Council for Economic Education, only a third of U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class in order to graduate. And one in five 15-year-olds in the U.S. la What Is an Interest-Only Mortgage? 03/28/2018 08:00pm • If you lived through the late-2000s housing crisis, the phrase "interest-only mortgage" might make you shudder. Interest-only loans, which require borrowers to pay only the interest on the loan for an initial fixed period, shouldered much of the blame for the flood of foreclosures when the housing 4 Ways to Increase Odds of Winning College Scholarships 03/28/2018 08:00pm • High school students can win college scholarships for a variety of reasons. So it might be tempting to fill a resume with many experiences in the hopes of catching the attention of a scholarship committee. Instead, consider strategically making the most of your high school years. There are plenty o How to Avoid Common Student Loan Complaints 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Among its many duties, the government's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to help consumers make smart borrowing decisions. The CFPB solicits borrower complaints on federal student loan servicers as part of its work. These companies, such as Navient Solutions or Nelnet Inc., collect payment What You Need to Know About College Tuition Costs 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Paying for college is expensive, and many families are feeling the pinch as tuition costs soar. College tuition prices are a lot more today compared with two decades ago. For instance, the average cost for tuition and fees data among National Universities -- private and public -- has risen signific 10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund 03/27/2018 08:00pm • P is for practical.Hotly anticipating your tax refund? Before you splurge on that Jacuzzi you've always wanted or pile items into your virtual shopping cart, do yourself a favor: Hit pause, and consider finding a practical use for your money. What's practical, of course, is relative to your circumst White House denies probe into loans to Kushner company 03/27/2018 03:58pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House denied Tuesday that senior adviser Jared Kushner is under investigation by the White House Counsel's office over possible ethical or criminal violations in connection with more than $500 million in loans made last year to his family real estate company. The hea 5 Retirement Fees You Should Never Pay 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Retirement benefits often have complicated rules, and it's easy to trigger fees. However, those who carefully follow the rules will be able to accumulate a bigger retirement account balance and get more money from Social Security. Here are some retirement penalties you can avoid with careful plannin Why Did Another Company Start Managing My Loan? 03/26/2018 08:00pm • It might come out of the blue: a letter or email alerting you that the lender you originally signed with to take out a loan is no longer managing your account. Instead, a different company is taking over, and you'll be working with the new guys now. Why is your servicer or loan holder breaking up wi Tariff Threat Puts Damper on Chinese Stocks 03/26/2018 08:00pm • The proposed $60 billion tariff on Chinese imports has battered Chinese stocks for the past few days, but the long-term effect remains unclear -- although losses could spread to other markets. On the brink of a trade war, the U.S. dollar-based Chinese shares that track the MSCI China index declined How Much House Can I Afford? 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a veteran house hunter, determining how much you can afford to spend on a new property isn't always simple. You can use online tools and consult a lender or mortgage broker for guidance, but the best approach is to take a close look at your own financial situ