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High School Safety Includes Protecting Teens' Data 11/05/2017 07:00pm • The Department of Education warned school districts last month of cybercriminals threatening violence and to release sensitive student records. Education data are becoming significant and valuable targets for hackers, says Rachael Stickland, co-founder and co-chair of the Parent Coalition for Studen How to Keep Track of Your Student Loans 11/02/2017 08:00pm • If you aren't a student loan borrower, it may sound ridiculous that anyone would need advice keeping track of student loans. You owe money. You pay it off every month. Where's the confusion? But if you have been through the student loan gauntlet, you might have a mix of federal student loans and pr What Is a Cash Advance? 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Credit cards are powerful financial instruments, and every purchase you make with your card represents a loan to you from the card issuer. But when you need to use your credit card to access cash from an ATM, it isn't actually considered a purchase. It's called a cash advance, and it's an entirely 4 Tips to Avoid Wasting a Bonus or Inheritance 11/01/2017 08:00pm • So you got great news at work -- you've earned a big raise and/or a hefty end-of-the year bonus. Or, you received a big family inheritance, a large legal settlement or maybe even cashed in a lucrative lottery ticket. Good for you -- now keep the good fortune flowing and make some judicious moves wi Leverage Stakes Too High for Most Investors 10/31/2017 08:00pm • Most investors know that betting with borrowed money raises the stakes -- you win big or lose big. This year winning is in, and some investors have earned more than 40 percent with leveraged funds tied to the broad market. But leveraging has long been seen as only for sophisticated investors and sh 4 Steps to Handle Student Loan Fraud by Family Members 10/31/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to student loan debt, it's distressing to discover that someone took out loans in your name without your knowledge. Even worse is when you learn a family member or friend committed the crime, often known as familiar fraud. You may not think this could happen to you. But, unfortunately 3 Things You Must Do If You're Not Downsizing in Retirement 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Should I stay in my home in retirement, or downsize? It's a question that homeowners have been asking themselves for years. Most recently, a national survey from NeighborWorks America found that 54 percent of nonretired homeowners over the age of 45 plan to stay put when they retire, hoping to enjo Time to Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Adjustable-rate mortgages are being welcomed into homes again. Many homeowners shunned adjustable-rate mortgages, often called ARMs, during and after the recession, but according to an analysis from the trade publication Inside Mortgage Finance, the number of adjustable-rate mortgage originations s After years of shrinking, DC police force grows 10/25/2017 08:15am • WASHINGTON — The D.C. police force has been shrinking for years, but on Tuesday, department leaders said things have started to turn around with fewer employees leaving and more joining the Metropolitan Police Department. "Fiscal 2017 was the first year that we had an increase in the size of ou 9 things you need to know about repaying college debt 10/25/2017 05:08am • WASHINGTON — Americans owe a combined $1.45 trillion in student debt. The 2016 college graduate has an average of $37,172 in debt, and only 41 percent of them know when they will have it paid off. Most graduates believe they will never be able to pay it off. One-quarter of those with student lo The 10 best jobs for millennials 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Meghan McCallum has an enviable commute. The 30-year-old starts her morning with a leisurely cup of coffee at home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then takes a few steps to the office set up in her spare bedroom. There, she pores over emails from clients in France and Quebec before diving into her work tra Consider Student Loans When Choosing a Global University 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Over the years, we've explained to readers how they may be able to use federal financial aid to attend a global university. Many U.S. colleges and universities offer programs that allow students to study overseas for a semester or two using their existing federal grants, loans and other aid. Many f 10 best-paying jobs for millennials 10/24/2017 08:00pm • When Long Dang graduated from college in 2015, he looked for jobs that would allow him to give back to society. He spent one year working for the nonprofit City Year, teaching fifth graders in Washington, D.C., and another for the nonprofit Bottom Line, helping Boston teenagers apply to college. 10 Ways to Find Money to Pay for an MBA 10/24/2017 08:00pm • MBAs Can Cost More Than $50,000 a YearWhile earning an MBA can advance your career path and future earnings, few people can shoulder the upfront cost. Tuition among the top b-schools can soar above $100,000 for the entire program. Even attending a public business school can be costly. For instance, New 401(k) and IRA rules for 2018 10/24/2017 09:00am • Workers will be able to contribute $500 more to 401(k) plans in 2018. The income limits to qualify for tax breaks by participating in traditional and Roth IRAs and claim the saver's credit will also increase slightly. Here's a look at the 401(k) and IRA changes coming next year. Higher 401(k)