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5 Tips for Real Estate Crowdfunding 06/13/2017 08:00pm • To invest in real estate, you can do it the old-fashioned way, buying a property with a loan or cash, then collecting rent or fixing it up to sell. Or you could invest in a real estate investment trust, a kind of fund that buys residential, commercial or industrial properties. Or you could do it th Private Scholarships Could Lead to More Student Debt 06/13/2017 08:00pm • For students trying to cover the high cost of higher education today, private scholarships can be a dream come true. But at some colleges and universities, private scholarships are running up against the nightmare of scholarship displacement financial aid policies. To meet college costs today, most 3 Myths About Army ROTC Scholarships for College 06/13/2017 08:00pm • As the enrollment and recruiting officer for Army ROTC at the University of Massachusetts--Amherst, Travis Wright fields a lot of questions about the ROTC scholarship program. One of the biggest misunderstandings among families, he says, is that they assume if a student enrolls in ROTC, he or she wi How Banks Help Customers With FinTech 06/12/2017 08:00pm • A storm is sweeping the banking world, happening faster than you can grab a fistful of 20s from the ATM. But to the average consumer, and even the above-average investor, it remains as mysterious as whatever lies behind that ATM screen. So what's the force powering these changes? It's known as fina What You Need to Know About Bridge Loans 06/12/2017 08:00pm • There may be a point when, if you're selling and then buying a home, and you're stressing out the logistics, you might wonder if you should get a bridge loan. A bridge loan is a short-term loan used in both commercial and residential real estate. Homebuyers sometimes take out bridge loans, which wi 10 Money Mistakes New Grads Make 06/11/2017 08:00pm • Watch out for that first step into the real world -- it's a doozy. When you're first starting out, adulting can be difficult (honestly, it's tough at any age), and managing money often proves to be particularly challenging. "It's no secret that new grads are really strapped," says Natalie Colley, an Explore Student Loan Options for International Students in the U.S. 06/08/2017 08:00pm • Studying in the U.S. isn't cheap, and it's usually even more expensive if you're an international student. Most international students, including F-1 visa holders, aren't eligible for student loans from the U.S. government. But there are a limited number of other loan options for prospective and cu 7 Items for Your Summer Financial Bucket List 06/08/2017 08:00pm • Time seems to slow down in the summer. School is out. Sports seasons have wrapped up. The boss may be more flexible when it comes to time off. It can be tempting to while away the lazy days of summer with a book by the pool. However, the season is the perfect time for some financial housekeeping. " 5 Rules for Moving Back in With Your Parents -- So They Don't Kick You Out 06/07/2017 08:00pm • When Savanna Atherton graduated from college in 2016, she was still searching for a job. To ease the transition, she got two roommates, whom she'd known for her whole life: her parents. "I decided initially that I was going to live with my parents until I did find a job," says Atherton, who now wor 4 Ways to Know What Kind of Investor You're Marrying 06/07/2017 08:00pm • Disagreeing about money is one of three leading causes of divorce in North America, according to a survey from the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts. Although it's hard for engaged couples to discuss their finances and investing goals, experts say doing so before the wedding can reduce a majo Growing Movement Seeks Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers 06/06/2017 08:00pm • Visiting a local farmers market is a favorite summer activity for many. While there, you'll probably think about what in-season produce or fresh meat to buy. But the farmers themselves may have a more surprising topic on their minds: student loan debt. According to a survey conducted by the Nationa Getting married? Not so fast on merging those accounts 06/06/2017 10:52am • WASHINGTON — It is peak wedding season, and couples are anxious to merge their lives, but don't be in a big hurry to merge your financial lives right off the bat, especially if one of you has some blemishes on your record. "You want to make sure you're both protecting your credit ratings, and i Financial tips, resources for college grads 06/06/2017 07:02am • It’s the season for celebrating graduations and a good time to consider how we all might help freshly-minted graduates as they take on their first full-time jobs. Today’s college graduates are starting out with higher tuition debt, challenging labor markets at graduation and, according to a P Is there really such a thing as 'good' debt? 06/05/2017 08:00am • To some people, debt is a four-letter word that should be avoided at all costs. Rather than owe anyone a cent, proponents of a debt-free life espouse the use of cash for practically everything smaller than a house. However, some finance professionals say that view might be short-sighted. "Don't b How Climate Change Will Disrupt Markets 06/04/2017 08:00pm • Debate about the U.S. commitment to the Paris climate accord masks the disruptive impact of renewable energy on the energy, auto and utilities industries. Renewable energy and climate change are commonly discussed in ideological terms, with opinions shaped by political leanings rather than reasoned