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Moment of Truth for Treasury Bonds 03/05/2018 07:00pm • This much we all know: There's money in the United States Treasury. But for a certain breed of investors fond of bonds, there's money in U.S. Treasurys: government bonds sold in various yearly increments that can balance out a stock-happy portfolio, especially when the market enters the lair of the 4 Mistakes People Make After Getting Out of Debt 03/05/2018 07:00pm • If you've recently paid off a mortgage or credit card balance that you've had for years, you're probably wary about taking out another loan. Yet new statistics suggest that despite reservations, consumers are taking out new loans anyway. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Center for Bond Investors Need to Know About Maturity, Duration 03/04/2018 07:00pm • Bond investors have lots of data to consider -- from credit quality to call provisions. But two gauges, maturity and its second-cousin duration, may be among the most important as bond owners face the perils of today's rising interest rates. Once the investor has decided between low and high credit What Are Your Options After You Default on Student Loans? 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Everyone knows that when you take out student loans, ultimately, you have to pay back the lender. But what if you start missing a series of payments? It happens more often than you might think. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Education announced that after five years of declines in student loan def Did We Learn From the Global Financial Crisis and Dot-Com Bust? 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Recent market volatility is a sign that many have learned the wrong lessons from the global financial crisis and the dot-com bust. Extremes of fear and greed are apparent, as investors repeat self-destructive behaviors. The "fear of missing out" helped drive January's unsustainably strong surge in The Tax Consequences of Your Side Hustle 02/28/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to stretching your budget, working a side hustle or part-time gig is an effective way to ensure you're earning enough to cover your expenses. But here's the rub: Your side business carries repercussions for your taxes. "People who have been doing side gigs usually owe and are surpris 4 Things That Aren't in Your Credit Score But Should Be 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Lenders use credit reports to see how well you borrow money and pay off debts. The information in these reports can help determine whether you qualify for a mortgage, a car loan or a rewards credit card offering an enticing sign-up bonus. Yet, if lenders use your credit report alone, they are doing Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man Prepaid Student Aid Card May Curb Spring Break Spending 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Next month, many college students will take part in an annual tradition: spring break. For students who have borrowed loans to pay for college and received a refund, the temptation to spend it on travel and fun this time of year can be strong. But the U.S. Department of Education's proposed new deb 10 big ways to boost your budget — without skimping on your daily latte 02/27/2018 05:07am • These budget moves pack a big punch. The idea that your morning coffee -- or avocado toast -- purchase is what's preventing you from becoming a millionaire is a personal finance "truthism" that's existed for decades. And, yes, while opting to brew weekday coffee at home could save you $1,000 per How to Act Generously When You're Broke 02/26/2018 07:00pm • For Jennifer Coulombe, sticking to a budget is important. The New Yorker is in the midst of starting her own business -- a line of socially conscious yoga clothes for kids -- and she's guarding her pocketbook carefully. Sometimes, she says, pursuing her goals requires walking a thin line between be 10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt 02/26/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Emerging Markets Bonds Draw Investors 02/25/2018 07:00pm • U.S. government and corporate bonds have been stingy for a decade, and now there's the added danger that rising interest rates, while making bonds a tad more generous, could drive down prices. So, what about looking farther afield for bonds that pay more -- to emerging markets like South Korea, Braz How to Sell Your Home When Your HOA Is Involved in a Lawsuit 02/22/2018 07:00pm • There's nothing that throws a wrench into your plans quite like prepping your home for sale, only to find out your homeowners association is in the middle of a lawsuit. There are an estimated 345,000 to 347,000 community associations in the U.S. as of 2017, according to the Community Associations I 7 Savvy Ways to Use Personal Finance Software 02/22/2018 07:00pm • Our financial lives can be complex. Managing money is about more than knowing you have enough to pay this week's bills. Getting a handle on your finances is critical to almost any goal you have. Whether it is as simple as knowing what your take-home pay is every month, building a budget or investin