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Repealing Dodd-Frank: The Long-Term Impact of Financial Deregulation 04/12/2017 08:00pm • President Donald Trump is setting his sights on eliminating the Dodd-Frank Act, a set of financial regulations aimed at preventing another credit crisis like the one that occurred in 2008. While bank investors have cheered a possible end to the burdensome regulations, deregulation of the financial Scholarships Help Address Teacher Shortage 04/12/2017 08:00pm • Much of the debate surrounding college these days involves the ability to find a job after graduation. One profession in high demand is teachers -- nearly every state reports teacher shortages to the U.S. Department of Education, according to a 2016 report by the Learning Policy Institute. Accordin When Does It Pay to Rent, Even When the Numbers Say It's Cheaper to Buy? 04/12/2017 08:00pm • If you're wondering whether you're better off financially renting or buying a home, you can easily find an app for that. Calculators at Bankrate.com, The New York Times, Zillow and Realtor.com all let you input the relevant numbers to determine which option makes more economic sense. A 2016 analysi Wells Fargo & Co Down On Mixed Earnings, Buffett Sale 04/12/2017 08:00pm • Wells Fargo & Co. (ticker: WFC) stock was trading lower Thursday after the bank reported mixed first-quarter earnings on Thursday morning. In addition, one of Wells Fargo's largest investors disclosed that he has been trimming his stake in the big bank. WFC reported first-quarter earnings per sh How Spring Cleaning Contributes to Financial Wellness 04/11/2017 08:00pm • 'Tis the season to rid your house of all the clutter and cobwebs that accumulated during winter. While some people relish the opportunity to scrub clean the gray and cold of the previous season, others dread the annual task, and not just for the tedium that can make up spring cleaning. Decluttering 5 Strategies for Handling Student Loan Delinquency 04/11/2017 08:00pm • Last month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued its quarterly report on household debt, which showed student loan delinquencies continue to increase. As of the last quarter of 2016, 11.2 percent of all student loan borrowers were 90 days past due or more on their loans, with some of these bo 5 Numbers to Check to Compare Financial Aid Awards 04/11/2017 08:00pm • After the initial celebration of receiving college acceptance letters, it's time to dig into the hard -- and sometimes confusing -- work of comparing financial aid packages. As students pore over their financial aid award letters, there are some key figures to use to make a fair comparison. And whi 4 Reasons to Be Worried About the Economy 04/10/2017 08:00pm • It's time to worry about the economy, and that's not just because they call economics the dismal science. The reason is because there is a lot to be concerned about. All is not well with the economy, despite the stock market surge since the election last November. Credit problems lie ahead. If we What to Consider Before You Leave a Salaried Job to Work for Yourself 04/10/2017 08:00pm • The idea of being your own boss may sound wonderful, but self-employment has its financial challenges. If you're thinking of leaving a full-time salaried position to work for yourself, good for you -- but if you really want this experience to be good for you, you'll want to think about these seven Flexibility Is Key for International Prospective Medical Students 04/10/2017 08:00pm • I often field questions from international students who are eager to attend medical school in the U.S. While I've touched on this in the past, the topic feels timely in light of the current U.S. political climate and stance on immigration. Many international students and other individuals in nonmed How to Survive as a Homeless or Hungry College Student 04/10/2017 08:00pm • You might envision the typical college student as a cash-strapped coed, dining on ramen noodles and spending nights dozing in the library. But for many college students, food insecurity and the threat of homelessness go way beyond instant noodles and sleepless nights. "I'm talking about abandoned b 10 Terms First-Time Homebuyers Must Know 04/09/2017 08:00pm • Know the lingo.It's spring and the start of the home-selling and buying season, and you're probably already starting to see the "For Sale" signs posted in yards as well as online advertisements beckoning prospective homebuyers. But before you allow yourself to be beckoned, it would behoove you to fa Fastest train in the world could run between DC and Baltimore 04/09/2017 12:38am • WASHINGTON — Commuters traveling from D.C. to Baltimore might soon hop onto the newest, fastest high-tech trains that would shrink the commute down to 15 minutes. The Superconducting Magnetic Levitation train (SCmaglev) floats about four inches over the ground and can reach cruising speeds of How to Fix 6 College Funding Mishaps 04/06/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to college planning, all parents need to take a deep breath and exhale. It's difficult to budget for a major expense and help your child transition into adulthood at the same time. And the best laid plans rarely play out in the real world. Here's how to handle college funding when the 4 Fantastic Ways to Put Your Tax Refund to Use 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Did you get a tax refund this year or do you expect one soon? If so, you're certainly not alone. Roughly 73 percent of taxpayers got one last year, receiving an average of $2,860, according to the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. If you actually manage to make good use of this government-given wind