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Do Financial Literacy Courses Work? 08/27/2018 08:00pm • The classroom is where many Americans learn to read, write, perform arithmetic and speak a foreign language. So can it also be the place where they master important financial concepts such as how to manage debt, improve credit, take out student loans and plan for retirement? For many politicians, e 6 Easy Steps to Take After Maxing Out Your Credit Card 08/27/2018 08:00pm • Gazing at the balance of your maxed-out credit card for the first time can be a terrible shock. I know because I've experienced that moment. It isn't pretty. But I survived it and got out of debt. And you can, too. Basically, you have two problems right now. First, you have credit card debt, and th Reverse Mortgage Alternatives 08/27/2018 08:00pm • When reviewing your retirement finances, finding that you're rich in home equity and low in cash flow may mean looking into reverse mortgages and their alternatives. 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John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance and later turned his rebellious streak into a 35-year political career that took him to Congress and the Republican presidential nomination, died Saturday after battling brain c Beyond the Credit Score: 9 Data Reports You Don't Know About 08/23/2018 08:00pm • In a world of big data, businesses have access to an overwhelming amount of information about consumers. From demographic information to debt to spending habits, virtually all aspects of our financial life is tracked. "Basically, everything is known about us," says Beau Henderson, CEO of financial f 7 Strategies to Financially Prepare for Your Fall Vacation 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Many Americans tend to slip into debt to pay for their vacations, whether they put an entire trip on credit or unexpectedly spent beyond their budget while traveling. After all, who knows when you'll next get to treat yourself to a guided tour through Ireland or find a one-of-a-kind handmade leather Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Marches Toward a Delisting 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Sears Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: SHLD) announced on Thursday that it will be making yet another round of store closings as it continues its uphill battle to demonstrate a path to long-term viability. Unfortunately, the plan for a leaner, more efficient Sears hasn't worked up to this point, and analysts Go Bei Bei, it's your birthday: Panda turns 3, wilds out at zoo (video) 08/22/2018 06:22pm • WASHINGTON — Giant Panda Bei Bei's third birthday Wednesday at the National Zoo included him munching contentedly on frozen treats through multiple rounds of "Happy Birthday." "He's my boy. To see him grow up and to see him become 3 today — it's bringing tears to my eyes," said Amie Russian o What You Should Know About Your Minimum Credit Card Payment 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Whether you receive a credit card statement online or in the mail, you may be surprised by the way the minimum payment due fluctuates each month. The minimum payment is the least amount you can pay without incurring a late fee and perhaps an increase in your interest rate. Credit card issuers can d 7 Key Questions to Ask Your Student Loan Refinance Lender 08/21/2018 08:00pm • American students and their family members carry more than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt, according to June 2018 data from the Federal Reserve. And the amount is showing no signs of reversing. If you're feeling overwhelmed with your student loans, refinancing them can help you score a lower in What Parents Should Know About Borrowing, Repaying Student Loans 08/21/2018 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger receives many questions from readers. On occasion, we like to share some queries that other borrowers are likely to relate to. Here's a sample of some questions from parents we've addressed recently. Letters have been edited for clarity and to protect readers' privacy. Q: As 7 Things That Could Trigger a Stock Market Crash 08/21/2018 08:00pm • What could cause a stock market crash?A stock market crash is a sudden collapse in stock market prices. It might be caused by a catastrophic economic or political event, such as the 2008-2009 subprime mortgage crisis or the 2000 dot-com bust. In the past 30 years, there have been seven market crashe Should I Co-Sign on My Kid's Credit Card? 08/20/2018 08:00pm • It's that time of year when parents wonder if their college-age kids need a credit card. After all, they'll be away from home and, surely, emergencies will happen. And if your child doesn't have any credit yet, then maybe it's your responsibility to co-sign on a credit card. Let me put your mind at