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Should You Invest Outside Your 401k? 11/08/2017 07:00pm • With unemployment at its lowest level in 16 years, wages drifting steadily higher and inflation still less than 2 percent, the U.S. economy may be at its strongest point in decades. But the robust economy is creating a new problem for many Americans who must decide what to do with extra earnings at Maryland gets 4th Amazon fulfillment center, 1,500 more jobs 11/08/2017 12:47pm • WASHINGTON — Amazon will build an 855,000-square-foot fulfillment center at the Tradepoint Atlantic industrial park at Baltimore County's Sparrows Point. The new distribution center will create 1,500 Amazon jobs, the company said. Amazon already has 5,000 full-time employees at three existin How Nelnet's Purchase Affects Student Loan Borrowers 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Nelnet Inc., a student loan servicer, plans to buy its competitor, Great Lakes Higher Education Corp., for $150 million -- and the move will make the Nebraska-based company the largest servicing company for federal student loans. Enacted under the Obama administration, the U.S. Department of Educat Why You Should Avoid 401k Loans 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Though surveys show the average investor is not saving enough for retirement, some have done pretty well, using large contributions and handsome stock returns to build substantial holdings. But for many, a 401(k) is the most substantial account, perhaps the only account, and in an emergency the inve Know the Tax Implications of Eliminating Student Loans 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Federal student loan borrowers who cannot work due to an illness or injury may have their loans discharged due to total and permanent disability. Borrowers can qualify for this discharge in one of three ways: with doctor certification, Social Security benefits or certification from the Department of Why Your Credit Report Could Make or Break Your Next Job Application 11/06/2017 07:00pm • It's the big day -- you dress to impress, print extra copies of your resume and don a winning smile. Unfortunately, you might be destined to fail before you ever walk into that job interview, despite your rock-solid qualifications. A recent survey by CareerBuilder found that 72 percent of employers How to Make Your Kid a Millionaire 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Listen up, kids -- and this case, we truly mean kids: If you want to invest your way to wealth by the time you hit 30, or even 20, it's definitely possible. You don't even need a huge honking loan from Mom and Dad to do it, though you'll likely need their guidance at some point. But let's say you ( What the Paradise Papers Reveal About Global Business and Political Elites 11/06/2017 07:00pm • By Ronen Palan The so-called Paradise Papers may sound familiar -- leaked documents from a law firm that specializes in offshore services reveal how the global elite avoids paying taxes. Even the name has the same ring to it as last year's Panama Papers expose. But the Paradise Papers are different, You Finally Paid Off Your Mortgage. What Now? 11/06/2017 07:00pm • You've paid off your mortgage, which means you now have a lot of new little problems and concerns to fill your time. Sure, these are good little problems and concerns. What do I do with my extra money every month? Where do I put my deed? Nobody's going to feel sorry for you for having these "problem High School Safety Includes Protecting Teens' Data 11/05/2017 07:00pm • The Department of Education warned school districts last month of cybercriminals threatening violence and to release sensitive student records. Education data are becoming significant and valuable targets for hackers, says Rachael Stickland, co-founder and co-chair of the Parent Coalition for Studen How to Keep Track of Your Student Loans 11/02/2017 08:00pm • If you aren't a student loan borrower, it may sound ridiculous that anyone would need advice keeping track of student loans. You owe money. You pay it off every month. Where's the confusion? But if you have been through the student loan gauntlet, you might have a mix of federal student loans and pr What Is a Cash Advance? 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Credit cards are powerful financial instruments, and every purchase you make with your card represents a loan to you from the card issuer. But when you need to use your credit card to access cash from an ATM, it isn't actually considered a purchase. It's called a cash advance, and it's an entirely 4 Tips to Avoid Wasting a Bonus or Inheritance 11/01/2017 08:00pm • So you got great news at work -- you've earned a big raise and/or a hefty end-of-the year bonus. Or, you received a big family inheritance, a large legal settlement or maybe even cashed in a lucrative lottery ticket. Good for you -- now keep the good fortune flowing and make some judicious moves wi Leverage Stakes Too High for Most Investors 10/31/2017 08:00pm • Most investors know that betting with borrowed money raises the stakes -- you win big or lose big. This year winning is in, and some investors have earned more than 40 percent with leveraged funds tied to the broad market. But leveraging has long been seen as only for sophisticated investors and sh 4 Steps to Handle Student Loan Fraud by Family Members 10/31/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to student loan debt, it's distressing to discover that someone took out loans in your name without your knowledge. Even worse is when you learn a family member or friend committed the crime, often known as familiar fraud. You may not think this could happen to you. But, unfortunately