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U.S. News Data: Law School Costs, Salary Prospects 03/14/2017 08:00pm • Those hoping for a six-figure salary in their first law job may need to reset their expectations. Although six-figure starting salaries are the norm for graduates of top law schools who enter the private sector, the salaries of most newly minted lawyers aren't even close to $100,000. U.S. News publ Pick the Right Law School for a Career in Criminal Law 03/14/2017 08:00pm • Gathering the courage to make an objection in court or cross-examine a witness can be difficult on a first attempt. So if you plan to pursue a career in criminal law, experts say to get as much trial experience as possible during law school. Yosha Gunasekera, an alumna of the University of Pennsylva Learn Whether Now Is the Time to Apply to Law School 03/14/2017 08:00pm • Since the Great Recession, law firms have shed thousands of attorneys. The latest data from the National Association for Law Placement showed that 86.7 percent of 2015 law school grads had secured jobs 10 months after graduation, the same as the class of 2014, which represented an uptick after six y The Future of Graduate Student Loan Borrowing 03/14/2017 08:00pm • As we head toward college graduation season, soon-to-be graduates are starting to plan their futures. While for many this will mean starting their careers, about 3 million students will enroll in graduate programs -- almost twice the number that pursued postbaccalaureate degrees in 1990 -- according 4 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Still Need Good Credit 03/14/2017 08:00pm • By the time you retire, you have probably been building your credit score for decades. In fact, senior citizens tend to have the best credit scores of any generation, according to the credit reporting bureau Experian. But while this time in your life is meant for relaxation, that doesn't mean that y A Rate Hike Won't Matter Much to You 03/13/2017 08:00pm • Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and her team are widely expected to pull the trigger on a small interest rate hike at Wednesday's meeting. The latest employment figures revealed a healthy labor market, with better-than-expected job creation during February, which cemented an impending interest r Weigh the Cost, Benefits of Graduate School 03/13/2017 08:00pm • For many prospective graduate students, the math is often tricky: The cost of an advanced degree weighs on students' own shoulders and indebtedness is on the rise. The median debt for someone earning a M aster of A rts rose from $38,000 in 2004 to $59,000 a mere eight years later, according to a st Consider Pros, Cons of Leaving a Job for a Full-Time MBA 03/13/2017 08:00pm • Dan Dillard, now 35, quit his job in radio in Indianapolis to pursue an MBA at Indiana University--Bloomington's Kelley School of Business in 2014. He submitted his applications to Kelley and a few other schools the week his first child was born. Leaving stability, a home, a community, a known inco 4 Increasingly Popular Company Retirement Planning Perks 03/12/2017 08:00pm • A traditional 401(k) plan is now the predominate form of retirement benefit provided by employers. However, companies tweak their retirement benefit packages from year to year and sometimes add new 401(k) features or other types of retirement benefits. Here's a look at the types of retirement benef 6 DC-area companies make Fortune’s 'Best Companies to Work For' 03/09/2017 04:00pm • WASHINGTON — Fortune Magazine's 2017 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For includes six companies that keep their headquarters in the D.C. region. The annual list, now in its 20th year, is based on feedback from more than 230,000 people and includes employee surveys about the quality of th New Programs Offer Low Down Payment and Rate Options to First-Time Homebuyers 03/07/2017 07:00pm • If you're a first-time buyer, making the leap to homeownership in 2017 could be an affordable dream come true. The economy is performing at its best levels since 2009 with gains in wages, low unemployment and the highest levels of job growth on record. And although home prices have risen as the eco Avoid 3 Mistakes When Applying for Summer Financial Aid 03/07/2017 07:00pm • As winter melts into spring, some college students are already looking further ahead -- toward summer. That's because if you plan to enroll in a summer session, now is the time to prepare. And that means studying up on your school's financial aid rules. You may be an expert in English, calculus and What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill 03/06/2017 07:00pm • "Don't panic." That's one of the first pieces of advice the Internal Revenue Service gives filers who can't pay their taxes. In addition to panicking, the IRS strongly cautions filers against delaying or neglecting to file entirely, as doing so can result in huge financial consequences. If you've s 5 Real Estate Trends to Know Before You Sell Your Las Vegas Home 03/06/2017 07:00pm • With a low inventory of homes available for sale and strong housing prices, now could be a great time to sell your Las Vegas home. But, a quick sale is never a sure thing. To increase your chances of capitalizing on a seller's market, you need to do your research. To better understand today's buyer Include Longevity Planning in Your Retirement Strategy 03/06/2017 07:00pm • Average life expectancy for men and women in the U.S. has reached the mid-80s and the Social Security Administration estimates that one in four 65-year-olds will live into their 90s. Living longer means having more time to do the things you enjoy in retirement but there's something else to think ab