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Understand Federal Student Loan Wage Garnishment 07/25/2017 08:00pm • Federal student loans are unique in the world of consumer debt. There's no other type of debt that offers so many opportunities for relief, such as multiple income-based repayment options, deferments and even discharge and forgiveness. On the other hand, the federal government has some powerful col Try a Checklist to Avoid FAFSA Mistakes 07/25/2017 08:00pm • When Evelyn Lee was applying to colleges as a high school senior, she knew that she would need financial aid to be able to afford to go. But her parents, who are from Korea, were in no position to help her fill out the federal form -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA -- necessa Maryland crews assist with tornado cleanup efforts on Eastern Shore 07/24/2017 09:33pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland state agencies have joined with responders in Queen Anne's County to help residents recover from the tornado that damaged homes and other buildings on Kent Island. Gov. Larry Hogan has promised any assistance victims need to rebuild after Monday's tornado ripped off r 6 Signs That You've Got the Wrong Credit Card for You 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Like your old high school friend on Facebook who still has a mullet, some people have a hard time letting go. Garages throughout America are filled with boxes of junk that will never get used, but we can't bring ourselves to throw out, and we tend to handle our credit cards the same way. In fact, 2 5 Smart Financial Steps to Take During Summer 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Summer is here. Children are out of school. The weather is hot. Half of the year is already gone. Summer vacations are happening. People are starting to look ahead at what's coming for the rest of the year. If you find yourself indoors on a hot and humid afternoon, there are several little financia The Pros and Cons of a 15-Year Mortgage 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Mortgage companies frequently pitch their 15-year mortgage ads online. And if you aren't running into ads, if you buy a house, you'll certainly be asked if you'd like a 15-year mortgage instead of the standard and conventional 30-year loan. All of which could make anyone wonder -- is a 15-year mort Why a Small Bank Might Be Right for You 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Big banks have fame and fortune on their side, but that wealth doesn't often trickle down to their littlest customers. In fact, large banks typically offer the lowest rates around, according to a study from DepositAccounts.com, an online aggregator of deposit rates and other bank-product information Realtor discusses considerations before buying a beach home 07/23/2017 03:56pm • WASHINGTON — Every weekend, thousands of cars trudge back from the eastern shore and across the Bay Bridge, the drivers having just spent hundreds or thousands to rent out motels, condos and homes on coast. It’s easy to dream about what life would be like owning one of those residences. Befor 8 Secrets of Extreme Couponers 07/20/2017 08:00pm • Extreme couponing may not be all the rage the way it was during the recession, but it's still popular and probably always will be. Saving money never goes out of style. But doing serious couponing takes some serious work, silly as that sounds. There can be a lot of time involved and even quite a bi 5 Steps to Maintaining Lifestyle in Retirement 07/20/2017 08:00pm • The ability to maintain your lifestyle in retirement in a satisfying and fulfilling way is one of the biggest concerns for pre-retirees. The key to achieving financial comfort in retirement is to have a clear understanding of your financial resources and the demands on these resources both now and i How to Keep Your Ex From Destroying Your Credit 07/19/2017 08:00pm • When you're in love, you share everything: secrets, dreams, goals and desires. You also share your address, date of birth and -- if you're in a serious relationship -- bank account information, credit cards and Social Security numbers. While it may not seem risky when you're starry-eyed in love, sha 8 Reasons to Avoid Short Selling Stocks 07/19/2017 08:00pm • Think twice before you try short selling.Most long-term investors attempt to make money in the stock market by identifying individual stocks or exchange-traded funds that they believe will rise in value over time. However, certain investors actually profit off bets that share prices will go down, no Which expenses are qualified under college 529 funds? 07/19/2017 09:47am • WASHINGTON — The ads for getting your college student ready to go off to school are now in full swing, touting everything they will need to outfit their dorm rooms and apartments, from mini-fridges to computers. Parents and students will start to access college 529 funds they have saved specifical Don't Fall Victim to Debt-Relief Companies 07/18/2017 08:00pm • "I've been told I qualify for loan forgiveness -- is this a scam?" This is a common question borrowers ask. And the Student Loan Ranger has warned readers before about the so called debt-relief companies that offer to help student loan borrowers -- for a hefty and usually unnecessary fee. In the pa Weigh the Risks of Borrowing From Yourself to Pay for College 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Some parents may be tempted to borrow against assets that they already have -- such as equity in their home or their retirement account -- to fund their children's college education. But before they do so, they should think carefully about the risks, says Jamie Malone, a principal and financial str