Search

4 Things That Aren't in Your Credit Score But Should Be 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Lenders use credit reports to see how well you borrow money and pay off debts. The information in these reports can help determine whether you qualify for a mortgage, a car loan or a rewards credit card offering an enticing sign-up bonus. Yet, if lenders use your credit report alone, they are doing Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man Prepaid Student Aid Card May Curb Spring Break Spending 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Next month, many college students will take part in an annual tradition: spring break. For students who have borrowed loans to pay for college and received a refund, the temptation to spend it on travel and fun this time of year can be strong. But the U.S. Department of Education's proposed new deb 10 big ways to boost your budget — without skimping on your daily latte 02/27/2018 05:07am • These budget moves pack a big punch. The idea that your morning coffee -- or avocado toast -- purchase is what's preventing you from becoming a millionaire is a personal finance "truthism" that's existed for decades. And, yes, while opting to brew weekday coffee at home could save you $1,000 per How to Act Generously When You're Broke 02/26/2018 07:00pm • For Jennifer Coulombe, sticking to a budget is important. The New Yorker is in the midst of starting her own business -- a line of socially conscious yoga clothes for kids -- and she's guarding her pocketbook carefully. Sometimes, she says, pursuing her goals requires walking a thin line between be 10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt 02/26/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Emerging Markets Bonds Draw Investors 02/25/2018 07:00pm • U.S. government and corporate bonds have been stingy for a decade, and now there's the added danger that rising interest rates, while making bonds a tad more generous, could drive down prices. So, what about looking farther afield for bonds that pay more -- to emerging markets like South Korea, Braz How to Sell Your Home When Your HOA Is Involved in a Lawsuit 02/22/2018 07:00pm • There's nothing that throws a wrench into your plans quite like prepping your home for sale, only to find out your homeowners association is in the middle of a lawsuit. There are an estimated 345,000 to 347,000 community associations in the U.S. as of 2017, according to the Community Associations I 7 Savvy Ways to Use Personal Finance Software 02/22/2018 07:00pm • Our financial lives can be complex. Managing money is about more than knowing you have enough to pay this week's bills. Getting a handle on your finances is critical to almost any goal you have. Whether it is as simple as knowing what your take-home pay is every month, building a budget or investin Weigh Earning a Second Bachelor's Degree Online 02/22/2018 07:00pm • Deciding what type of online degree or certificate is best for a potential career shift can be challenging. Online education offers a flexible and convenient learning approach for working adults, but there's still the question of whether to pursue a second bachelor's degree online or a more advance What's the Financial Cost of Breast Cancer? 02/22/2018 07:00pm • No one ever wants to hear the words "you have breast cancer," but the American Cancer Society estimates more than 266,000 Americans are likely to get that news in 2018. Part of what makes breast cancer such a fear-inducing diagnosis is the fact that it affects not just your physical health, but you Book Trump? Interest groups press case at his properties 02/22/2018 05:34am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Payday lenders got regulators to rethink rules on how closely to vet borrowers. E-cigarette makers got a delay in federal oversight of many vaping products. Candy makers praised a decision to hold off on more stringent labeling standards. And title insurers declared "victory" for Check Out 4 Huge Scholarships Worth $10,000 or More 02/21/2018 07:00pm • With the annual cost of a four-year college rising, students need all the financial help they can get. Applying for a scholarship -- including high-dollar awards -- can help reduce the amount borrowed in federal and private student loans. Below are four scholarships that are each worth $10,000 or m How Do Rent-to-Own Home Purchases Work? 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Rent-to-own agreements offer a path toward home ownership for people who can't qualify for a mortgage or afford a down payment. Under a rent-to-own agreement, you can move in and rent a home with the option of owning it later, often building a down payment as you pay rent. But keep in mind that thi JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Stock Will Be a Big Winner in 2018 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Rising interest rates have rattled the stock market in the opening months of 2018, but bank investors aren't too concerned. Many banks will get an earnings boost from higher rates, but analysts say JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) could be one of the biggest long-term winners. Traditional banks