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Tax Tips for College Students (and Their Parents) 03/22/2017 08:00pm • Forget final exams. The stressful season for many students -- and their families -- is tax time. Tax filing for those who pay college costs is a complex affair. There are different credits, deductions and risks to consider. A student's tax situation can tweak his financial aid eligibility. Plus, stu 3 Debt Questions to Ask While Choosing a College 03/21/2017 08:00pm • If you're headed to college for the first time next fall or you're the parent of a rising freshman, you no doubt have seen all the doom-and-gloom headlines about student debt, such as that 44 million Americans are saddled with more than $1.3 trillion in student loans and that the student loan delinq Want to Buy a Home? Consider These 3 Little-Known Mortgage Sources 03/21/2017 08:00pm • Buying a home is a deeply personal decision, and most people prefer the familiar when it comes to decisions about money and getting a mortgage. According to national consumer surveys, as many as two-thirds of homebuyers check in with friends and family first when starting the homebuying process. Bu The End Is Near for Sears Holding Corp (SHLD) 03/21/2017 08:00pm • Struggling retailer Sears Holdings Corp (ticker: SHLD) admitted on Wednesday what the rest of Wall Street has known for a long time: it's quite likely Sears is doomed. In a 10-K filed late Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, toward the end of a section called "Uses and Sources of Li How Foreign Health Providers Impact U.S. Health Care 03/21/2017 08:00pm • Health-care settings hit hardest by health-professional shortages -- such as rural safety-net hospitals and neighborhood community centers -- are among the most likely to be served by foreign-born doctors and other providers, thanks to visa programs that encourage them to do so. In a new era of prop How to Win a Bidding War 03/20/2017 08:00pm • 2017 has presented a hot spring market fueled by high demand and low inventory. Buyers are doing their best to stay ahead of rising interest rates, but are often confronted with short time frames to view properties and end up competing against multiple offers. What can you do if you find yourself in Engineering Grad Degrees Turn a Profit 03/20/2017 08:00pm • As a preschooler, math whiz Eric Liu could compare packages on supermarket shelves and determine the best value by estimating the price-to-volume ratio. "That's not too different than what I do now with stocks," says Liu, 26. As a quantitative research analyst at Cubist Systematic Strategies, a div The Time Might Be Right to Invest in Argentina 03/20/2017 08:00pm • Argentina has a rightly deserved reputation as a perennial economic basket case, but that doesn't mean the malaise will continue. Indeed, it seems things might be turning the corner, and some investors are starting to get excited. A recent report from Brown Brothers Harriman says there has been a "s Don't Panic: 6 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Procrastinators 03/20/2017 08:00pm • April 18 is right around the corner, so if you haven't filed your 2016 tax return, then you've officially entered procrastination territory. Here's the good news: It's not too late to get your taxes done -- or make arrangements to file them later. But if you delay too long, you could get slapped wit 11 Tips to Spring Clean Your Retirement Investments 03/20/2017 08:00pm • The arrival of spring triggers a sense of optimism, a fresh start and a time to sweep out the cobwebs. As you spring clean your house, don't forget about your finances. This is the perfect time to take stock, review and set new financial goals to keep you on the path to retirement. Too many people How to Bet Against Stocks 03/19/2017 08:00pm • Stocks are near their all-time highs, and despite gains since the election it's only natural to wonder if uncertainty in Washington or some overseas event could hammer the markets. "It would certainly be difficult to argue that the current equity markets are undervalued," says Robert R. Johnson, pre Choose the Right Contribution Rate for Your 401(k) 03/19/2017 08:00pm • There's really no getting around it -- choosing the optimal 401(k) contribution rate is serious business -- akin to laying the foundation of a new home, or planning a household budget before raising a family. Your 401(k) contribution rate -- the amount deducted from your check every pay period that 9 Ways to Avoid 401(k) Fees and Penalties 03/19/2017 08:00pm • Hidden costsSaving in a 401(k) plan allows you to qualify for tax breaks and employer contributions. However, in order to keep that money, you need to steer clear of 401(k) penalties. Here's how to avoid some common 401(k) fees and taxes.Avoid early withdrawals. If you withdraw money from your 401(k Pros and Cons of Taking a 401(k) Loan 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Borrowing from your 401(k) account might sound like a good idea if you need the cash to pay off debt, buy a car, go on vacation or fund a business startup. After all, if it's vested, it's your money, tax day may be years off and you're paying back yourself -- not some credit card firm or payday loa 4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Las Vegas Condo 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Although condo living may not be as common in Las Vegas as it is in other cities, more buyers are considering condos an attractive alternative to a single-family home. For first-time homebuyers, condos are more affordable. For people looking for a vacation home, condos offer low upkeep. And, smalle