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Discharge of Student Debt Possible During Bankruptcy 04/26/2016 08:00pm • Robert Murphy, 65, is a step closer to having more than $240,000 in student loans discharged from bankruptcy. Murphy took out several p arent PLUS loans to pay for college, sending two children to Loyola University Maryland and the third to University of Connecticut and Bridgewater State University New Student Loan Repayment Process May Help End Confusion 04/24/2016 08:00pm • The Department of Education announced earlier this month its plan to create a single Web portal for federal student loan borrowers -- a move to make payments easier. Once the platform is released, borrowers will be redirected to a single portal to pay their student debt. But the site isn't expected Fintech Will Change the Way You Invest 04/24/2016 08:00pm • If you've read or watched any business news in the last couple of years, you've probably stumbled across the term " fintech." Fintech -- an amalgam of finance and technology -- is everywhere these days. And for good reason. We've already seen how companies like Apple (ticker: AAPL), Facebook (FB) an New Va. ethics debates as McDonnell corruption case heads to Supreme Court 04/22/2016 03:58am • WASHINGTON — As former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s corruption appeal goes to the U.S. Supreme Court next week, Virginia lawmakers are still dealing with the fallout from his 2014 conviction, and with debates over changes to ethics rules. Gov. Terry McAuliffe proposed amendments to this How to Get a Jump-Start on Your 2016 Taxes 04/21/2016 08:00pm • You might have a strong desire to push the e-file button and forget your income taxes until next year. But that could be a big mistake, since your income tax return presents an opportunity to evaluate your financial life. Since the data is freshest right after you complete your tax return, now is th Harvest College Cash Late in Scholarship Season 04/21/2016 08:00pm • If you are just now beginning to search for college scholarships for the coming academic year, you are a bit late. However, you should not give up -- there are still some great opportunities out there. If you employ a good strategy and commit to the process, you are certain to find some financial ai Newlyweds: Here's How to Minimize Marital Money Strife 04/20/2016 08:00pm • Are you and your partner tying the knot this year? Congratulations! Once the dust settles from your celebrations, the time will come to begin building a life together. One major change after you get married is handling your finances as a couple, rather than as individuals. This may feel overwhelming 10 Things to Do Before Age 40 to Retire Comfortably 04/20/2016 08:00pm • A worker turning 40 today has 25 years to prepare for retirement by age 65. This may seem like a long time, but in terms of retirement preparation, it represents a swiftly closing door. Compound interest is most powerful when it has a longer term in which to work its magic, and workers who fail to p Weigh Pros, Cons of Using a Private Parent Loan to Pay for College 04/19/2016 08:00pm • Jeanne Cromwell and her husband paid for their two older children's education with a direct parent PLUS Loans and expected to do the same for their youngest Kathleen -- but when the financial aid package came up short, the couple took out a private loan. "We were offered a PLUS loan for the fall, b New Help Available for Disabled Student Loan Borrowers 04/19/2016 08:00pm • For many borrowers, the idea of student loan forgiveness is too good to be true. And that's because it often is. Borrowers need to be on high alert for debt-relief companies that make repayment promises they can't keep -- like being able to get rid of your loans for you. Just pay a fee, and they'll Buying a Home With Retirement Savings: Pros and Cons 04/19/2016 08:00pm • If you've been socking money away in a retirement account and are ready to buy a home, you could tap into that savings to boost your buying power. There are several ways to use retirement funds to put a down payment on a home. Here are the basic options to tap into retirement savings to purchase yo 6 Things to Consider Before Getting Solar Panels 04/19/2016 08:00pm • If you're committed to living a greener lifestyle and want to save money on energy costs, consider the benefits of installing solar panels to generate energy through a renewable resource. Before going all out, here are six things you need to consider before you get solar panels for your home or oth You Didn't Put Money Away for Your Kid's College Fund. Now What? 04/18/2016 08:00pm • They grow up so fast. Too fast. That realization can come crashing down as kids approach college age, and there's no money (or nowhere near enough) in a savings account or a 529 plan. You wanted to save money, or save more, of course. But maybe something got in the way, like a health issue, divorce Washington College says 'Dam the Debt' 04/18/2016 12:36pm • WASHINGTON — Washington College in Maryland is helping some of its students find student loan relief with a fundraising program called "Dam the Debt." Sheila Bair, who chaired the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from 2006 to 2011, was named Washington College president last fall and initi 5 Financial Myths That May Be Hurting Your Credit 04/17/2016 08:00pm • Common financial myths persist among a large segment of the population, and that may be hurting Americans' credit scores, a recent NerdWallet survey found. When asked about how a number of basic actions would affect a person's credit -- including canceling a card, carrying a balance or paying a bill