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How to Invest in Your 30s the Easy Way 07/11/2018 08:00pm • If the 30s had a tagline, it'd be: There's no time like the present to prioritize. Either that or: Juggling would be so much easier with eight arms. Because life in your 30s is a constant juggling act of competing financial priorities. You're paying bills and saving for retirement, a first house and 'Money is on our minds': Millennials attempt to stay afloat amid student loan debt 07/11/2018 01:21am • In our three-part special report, Money On Our Minds, WTOP takes a close look at the financial situation of millennials in the D.C. area and how they make ends meet, with a focus on student loan debt, homeownership and retirement planning. WASHINGTON — As college-educated, millennial workers fl Credit Score Ranges: Guide to the Good, Bad and Ugly 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Checking your credit score regularly is wise advice, but it doesn't address the question of which one. You can request a credit score from each of the three credit reporting bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion -- and these scores are likely to be slightly different. The most commonly used cr How to Become an Extreme Saver in 2018 07/10/2018 08:00pm • If you want to cultivate healthy financial habits this year -- and stash away some money for your emergency fund, your retirement, your kid's college education and that elusive worldwide vacation -- now is the time to develop smart saving practices. But if you're going to become an extreme saver, 9 Tips to Conquer FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Take charge of your financial life.The FIRE movement -- financial independence, retire early -- is, well, on fire. The FIRE tsunami originated with the classic, "Your Money or Your Life," by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book inspires millennials to change their relationship with money, live de The Guide to Selling Your Home 07/10/2018 08:00pm • As a homeowner getting ready to sell your property, it can be tough to separate your emotional attachment to the house you made memories in from the need to help potential buyers picture themselves making the space their own. Even if you've already gotten over the emotional hump of selling your home Why Repaying Federal Student Loans on a Credit Card Is a Bad Idea 07/10/2018 08:00pm • The long and sometimes painful process of repaying student loan debt can sometimes lead people to consider creative ways to relieve the financial pressure or work the system to gain some extra reward for their efforts. Some student loan borrowers may be tempted to use credit cards to make installmen Ford Motor Company (F) Investors Face a Major Intersection 07/09/2018 08:00pm • From Volkswagen gaming U.S. emissions tests to Tesla (ticker: TSLA) fighting to stay afloat, the world's automakers have made enough trouble for themselves these past few years that they don't need help from the grease monkeys in government. That's why many in Detroit are looking on in disbelief, a A Guide to Creating Your Ideal Household Budget 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Summer is the perfect time to take a look at your finances and create a household budget. Considering all the spending your household will likely endure over the next few months, including travel, barbecuing and back-to-school supplies, it's a good time to take out the calculator and create a budge How to Prepare for Rising Student Loan Interest Rates 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Federal student loan interest rates just went up again for the second year in a row. Interest rates for student loans borrowed under the Department of Education's direct program rose by 0.6 percent for the 2018-2019 school year. Undergraduate direct loans now carry the highest interest rate since t 16 Investing Questions That Intimidate You, But Shouldn't 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Your investing questions are answered.Investing is murky business, like swimming through cloudy waters. Without goggles. In the dark. With seaweed grabbing at your ankles and trying to pull you down. Anyone could get turned around in those algae-infested pools. In fact, you may be thinking of turnin Why It's Crucial To Know Your Credit Card's APR 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Years ago, I didn't pay attention to any of the annual percentage rates on my credit cards, and I ended up in debt. And that was during a time when the economy was robust and credit card APRs were low. Fast forward to 2018. Right now, the economy is going well. But the smooth credit ride is about t The Rise of the Single Female Homeowner 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Single women may not have as much buying power as single men, but they aren't letting that stop them from achieving homeownership. While a 2018 Zillow study indicates single women can only afford to purchase 39 percent of U.S. homes on the market, they are buying them at a rate that far exceeds that Mortgage rates down for 5th time in 6 weeks 07/05/2018 09:45am • WASHINGTON — This year's run-up in mortgage rates may be done for now, with rates falling this week for the fifth time in the last six weeks. And there may even be room for rates to drop even lower. Mortgage loan company Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage the wee The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Loan in Retirement 07/04/2018 08:00pm • Retirees may own houses and cars, but that doesn't mean they couldn't also use a loan. From paying for emergency expenses to providing tax benefits, loans can be beneficial to older Americans for many reasons. "It's not uncommon for retirees to realize they need to get their hands on a lot of money,