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401(k) contribution rate reaches highest in at least a decade 07/03/2018 12:13pm • WASHINGTON — Baltimore-based mutual fund company T. Rowe Price says the average employee pretax 401(k) deferral rate reached 8.3 percent, the highest in the 10 years T. Rowe Price has been tracking it. More employers are switching to automatic contributions from employee checks, and the number 15 ways to define and achieve financial freedom 07/03/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON — As we enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and consider the themes of freedom and independence, I wanted to write an article about financial independence. As I began writing, I quickly realized that the challenge of this topic is in defining what I mean by the term "financial Here's Why Your Credit Score Might Fall 07/01/2018 08:00pm • Few things in personal finance are scarier -- or more bewildering -- than opening your credit report and seeing that your credit score suddenly has dropped. That little number plays a large role in your financial life, says John Danaher, president of consumer interactive at TransUnion, one of the na ‘Rediscover’ famous Fabergé eggs, frames at Hillwood this summer 06/29/2018 01:36am • WASHINGTON — What did you get your mother for her last birthday? In 1931, Eleanor Barzin gifted her mother, Marjorie Merriweather Post, one of the 50 famous Fabergé eggs made for the Russian Imperial family between 1885 and 1917. Now, that’s a gift. The “Catherine the Great” eg How to Get Into Financial Shape Before the End of the Year 06/28/2018 08:00pm • Have you slacked on your New Year's resolutions? Or maybe you didn't even get started? If that's the case, remember that it's never too late to get a handle on your finances and whip them into shape within the next six months. Understanding the basics of your finances and what budgeting tools are av How to Make Living With Your Parents Pay Off Financially 06/28/2018 08:00pm • In 2015, living with Mom and Dad was a way of life for 24 million young adults. According to a 2017 U.S. Census Bureau report, more than a third of 18- to 34-year-olds across the country were still under the same roof as their parents in 2015, and more millennials lived with their parents than with The Least Expensive Private College in Each State 06/28/2018 08:00pm • While some private colleges charge $50,000 a year in tuition and fees, not all institutions come with such sticker shock. In fact, there's a private college in almost every state that charges less than the average sticker price of $34, 817 , according to 2017-2018 tuition and fees data reported to U How to Get Your Free Annual Credit Reports 06/27/2018 08:00pm • If you could get a detailed dossier of your physical health -- outlining the positives and negatives in an easy-to-understand form -- you'd jump at the chance, right? Then consider how easy it is to check on a major part of your financial health with a free credit report. It is the most effective w 9 Ways to Invest in Business Development Companies 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Preferred status, profits and payouts.The lofty world of private equity funds and hedge funds is out of reach for most investors. These invitation-only funds can be very profitable, but often require steep minimum investments. Thankfully, there are similar opportunities for investors with only a few How to Fight About Money ... So It Doesn't Destroy Your Relationship 06/27/2018 08:00pm • If you're in a relationship -- or ever plan to be -- chances are that you and your partner will fight about money. In fact, 36 percent of couples argue about money at least monthly, according to TD Bank's 2017 Love & Money survey. And financial disagreements are often cited as a major driver fo 7 Tools to Help You Get the Best Rate 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're renting a car or getting a mortgage, you may be wondering if you're truly netting the best deal. These days, a number of websites and other resources are available to help ensure you aren't paying more than needed. But rather than spend hours combing the web or calling companies to l 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Fees and penalties for your 401(k) can often be avoided if you understand how your 401(k) plan works. You can also take advantage of employer contributions and tax breaks once you figure out how to qualify. Here's how to fix several common 401(k) problems. A low default savings rate. Many employees A new course for Tiger Woods, and maybe a new putter 06/27/2018 05:38pm • POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods is playing the Quicken Loans National for the last time, and so much about this year feels new. Woods played his first 18-hole round at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm during the pro-am Wednesday, and it didn't take long to realize why the course rated as the four 9 Things to Know About Tax Lien Investing 06/26/2018 08:00pm • Get started with tax lien investing.When property owners do not pay their property tax bills, tax lien certificates can be a safe, collateralized complement to a balanced portfolio -- but only if you have time, knowledge and the ability to reinvest your money when short-term certificates are redeeme Playing Through: Quicken Loans National at TPC Potomac 06/26/2018 02:27am • POTOMAC, Md. — Like the golf future of Tiger Woods himself, the future of the Quicken Loans National after this year is somewhat up in the air. But also like Tiger, it is back in the D.C. area this week, looking to restore a little extra attention and luster to a tournament that has been played wi