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Column: 4 changes taxpayers need to know about the tax bill 12/20/2017 11:14am • WASHINGTON — The news about the proposed tax reform bill has been dizzying. The bill passed Wednesday afternoon, and now it heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. Here are the highlights of the legislation. The bill would represent the most substantive rewriting of the federal t What you need to know about the tax reform bill 12/20/2017 03:37am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are pressing the legislative finish line on their sweeping revamp of the nation’s tax code, with a final vote in the House set for Wednesday. President Donald Trump is aching to sign it before Christmas. Highlights of the legislation, which would make a What Airbnb Means for Your Mortgage 12/19/2017 07:00pm • As of August, Airbnb had more than 4 million listings worldwide. Travel research firm Phocuswright reports that private accommodation rentals in the U.S. reached about $32 billion in 2017 and could reach $37 billion next year. But with the growing popularity of home rental websites like Airbnb and How to Solve the Millennial Investor Problem 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Why are so many younger investors either disinterested or outright in the dark about their own 401(k)s and retirement portfolios? According to an October study by Wells Fargo, more than 50 percent of millennials says they will "never be comfortable" in the stock market. "Millennials are facing signi 5 things to consider before taking out a zero-interest loan 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Stores often entice customers to make big purchases with zero-interest loans. Credit cards tout that they're zero-interest. There are even zero-interest car loans and zero-interest student loans, although the latter is rare. What's not to like? Actually, for the most part, nothing. Zero-interest 8 Ways to Lower Your Stock Market Risk in Retirement 12/18/2017 07:00pm • One of the fundamentals of financial planning is determining the right mix of stocks and bonds in your retirement portfolio. Your ideal mix is based on several factors including your age, risk tolerance, life expectancy and retirement income needs. A basic rule of thumb is to subtract your age from 5 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Paying for college is a challenge for most families and often involves pulling from a variety of sources -- from financial aid to savings. According to a Sallie Mae study on " How America Saves for College," more than half of parents surveyed with children under age 18 have some savings tucked away. Why the Fed Won't Slow Down Stocks 12/14/2017 07:00pm • When the Federal Reserve's top policymakers met in Washington this week, they decided to raise interest rates for the fifth time since the Great Recession, removing some of the crisis-era stimulus from the economy. Low interest rates are thought to fuel economic activity by making it cheaper for bo Comparing Graduation Rates for Pell, Non-Pell Grant Students 12/14/2017 07:00pm • College students who receive Pell Grants, a federal grant for low-income students, often have a harder time graduating than their wealthier peers, higher education experts say. Many are the first in their families to attend college and may not know any graduates whom they can turn to for advice on Different kind of dollhouse: Forensic dioramas at the Renwick (Photos) 12/14/2017 05:45pm • WASHINGTON — Frances Glessner Lee was a woman in the male-dominated field of forensic science, but she turned to the traditionally-feminine hobby of crafts to help “convict the guilty, clear the innocent, and find the truth in a nutshell.” Lee's work is the focus of the temporary “Murder What is credit card churning? 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Credit card churners take earning rewards to the next level. While a novice might be tempted to sign up for a new card just to snag some extra airline miles or a new tote bag, credit card churners strategically apply for cards that offer top-tier rewards and then maximize their benefits. While th Step-Up CDs Boost Cash Earning Power 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Yields on cash have been pitifully low for years -- so small that many investors have chosen the philosophical approach -- better to focus on the safety of bank savings, not earnings. To make more, you can tie your money up longer in a certificate of deposit. But, with interest rates expected to ri Give the gift of a student loan payment 12/12/2017 07:00am • In 2017, borrowers have seemingly had more ways than ever to get free money to repay student loans. This year Public Service Loan Forgiveness finally started, and student loan repayment programs gained popularity among many employers. However, these options' footprint remains relatively small, co Reality Still Bites for Generation X 12/11/2017 07:00pm • It sometimes seems that it is impossible to open up a newspaper or to turn on the television without hearing something about either baby boomers or millennials. Granted, they do make up the vast majority of the U.S. population and for that reason alone, they arguably deserve the attention. However, 5 Important Financial Discussions to Have When You're Engaged 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Love may or may not be in the air, but it's been in the news a lot lately, with the recent engagement of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle. If you're half of an engaged couple, you may naturally find yourself drawn to their love story and wonder how these two crazy kids are going to ma