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How to Deduct MBA Tuition on Your Taxes 03/05/2017 07:00pm • With many top-ranked full-time MBA programs costing more than $50,000 in tuition per year, the ability to deduct b-school expenses come tax time offers some students a way to recoup costs. Brandon Yahn, 32, who completed his MBA in 2012 at the University of California--Berkeley's Haas School of Busi 2018 Best Graduate Schools Preview: Top 10 Business Schools 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Thinking about applying to graduate school? Whether you're interested in pursuing an MBA or attending law school or medical school, there are some big decisions to make. To help students find the right school for them, U.S. News & World Report surveys more than 1,970 graduate schools and program 5 Tax Tips for First-Time Homeowners 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Taking the leap into buying a house is exhilarating and exciting, especially for new homeowners. There will be some bumps and roadblocks along the way, but there is a big opportunity to ease the cost of your mortgage by taking advantage of several tax write-offs readily available. Whether you are in 5 Reasons Millennials Aren't Saving for Retirement 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Low salaries and burdensome student loan payments make it difficult for many young people to begin saving for retirement. Younger workers frequently don't have access to workplace retirement benefits and are less likely than their older counterparts to contribute when a 401(k) plan is provided. Less The Surprising Relationship Between Your Credit and Insurance Rates 03/05/2017 07:00pm • You probably know that your credit plays a big role in your financial life. It affects whether you get approved for credit accounts -- like car loans, credit cards and mortgages -- and the interest rate you pay. However, even if you don't want a new credit card or need to finance a big purchase, you When Is the Best Time of the Year to Relocate to a New City? 03/02/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. Census Bureau reported in November that the rate of Americans moving hit an all-time low in 2016, with 11.2 percent moving to a new home and just under 2 percent making a significant move to a different state, region or country. Fewer people may be choosing to relocate to avoid escalating h Tips for Filing Taxes for the First Time 03/02/2017 07:00pm • If you're intimidated about filing your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service for the first time, here's the good news: It's only going to get worse from here. What you're doing now is nothing compared to filing when your life is far more financially complicated, and you have a house, a spouse, ki 3 Ways to Maximize Your Tax Refund 03/01/2017 07:00pm • Expecting a tax refund? Join the club. In 2016's filing season, the average tax refund was close to $2,800 and about 75 percent of Americans received one, according to TurboTax. That's a significant windfall, and it's easy to look at that money as something to spend frivolously. While a little splu Know Your Rights When You're on the Phone With a Debt Collector 03/01/2017 07:00pm • First the bad news: A debt collector can call, text or write you to request payment for a debt you owe. The good news: There are limits to what a collector can do when talking to you. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits collection agencies from being abusive, harassing or deceptive when 6 Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent 02/28/2017 07:00pm • Selling a home has become easier over the years with online services to help the seller set a price and advertise, but most homeowners still hire a real estate agent. While many agents have deep experience and know their markets intimately, newcomers abound -- people looking to cash in when the mark Navigate Tax Refund Seizures for Student Loan Repayment 02/28/2017 07:00pm • We've received dozens of questions the past few weeks regarding tax refund garnishment. This is a topic we've covered in the past, but considering the volume of student loan borrowers reaching out to us for help this year, let's take another look. The following questions are real but may have been e How to make a margin account work for you 02/28/2017 08:39am • WASHINGTON — Even the wealthiest of clients can sometimes find themselves cash poor. In times of a cash crunch, often the first thought is to find a bank to loan you money. In some circumstances, that solution may be appropriate. For cases where there are credit issues, cash needs that aren’t 9 Estate Transfer Issues to Avoid 02/27/2017 07:00pm • As Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, nothing is certain in this world except death and taxes. While no one likes to think about their own mortality, developing an estate plan can be a loving way to continue caring for your family even after you are gone. The basics of an estate plan could include How Millennial Investors Can Avoid Sabotaging Their Retirement 02/27/2017 07:00pm • When it comes to saving and investing for retirement, millennials are a mixed bag. According to Wells Fargo's 2016 Millennial Study, 41 percent of young adults still aren't saving for their later years. Research from Fidelity shows that millennials who are saving are increasing their savings rate st Facts About Borrowing Specialized MBA Loans 02/26/2017 07:00pm • More b-school students are turning to specialized MBA loans to fund their postgraduate education. Renata Arauz-DeStefano, a 27-year-old student at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, decided to borrow specialized MBA loans over graduate PLUS loans to pay for school. "Like a