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5 Cardinal Rules of Lending Money to Friends and Family 02/16/2016 07:00pm • It's a touchy subject, and discussing money matters with friends and family is usually in poor taste. However, there may come a time when somebody close to you needs financial assistance and asks for your help. Whether that someone needs to take care of this month's bills or pay off a creditor quick 10 Colleges That Attract the Most Transfer Students 02/15/2016 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: Virginia's Jim Gilmore is still running for president, for now 02/12/2016 02:20pm • UPDATE: Roughly two hours after this story was published, Jim Gilmore announced he was ending his campaign for the White House. Read the latest about his decision here. EARLIER: WASHINGTON — Chris Christie has returned to New Jersey. Carly Fiorina is out. No more Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee New culinary team looks to revive historic restaurant near Mount Vernon 02/12/2016 07:00am • After years in various aspects of the food business, Andrew Holden wasn’t looking to open a restaurant — he far preferred the predictability and profitability of his catering business, The Joy of Eating. But as he looked for a kitchen to base that business out of, he came upon Cedar Knoll, a How to Prioritize Saving for Retirement 02/11/2016 07:00pm • Saving for retirement involves several levels of financial planning. You need to get and stay out of medical, credit card and other types of debt. And you must resolve to invest a part of your income on a regular basis. If you save in the right places, you might get some help from your employer or q Match Scholarships With 3 Popular College Majors 02/10/2016 07:00pm • February is here and we are almost halfway through the busiest part of the scholarship season. There are just about seven weeks left until the biggest drop-off in scholarship opportunities, with more deadlines in March than any other month of the year. That might sound like a lot of time, especiall Want a mortgage? Borrow big; it's cheaper 02/10/2016 11:59am • WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates show no signs of heading higher. Indeed, with 10-year Treasury yields falling, long-term mortgage rates have been moving lower in recent weeks. And borrowers who already have a mortgage are moving to take advantage. The Mortgage Bankers Association says refinancing The Pros and Cons of Investing in a Vacation Home 02/09/2016 07:00pm • For the winter weary, February is the perfect month to head for the beach or slopes. And many vacationers have the same thought: "Gee, wouldn't it be great if we owned a place like this?" With improvements in the economy and housing market, the second home that seemed out of the question a few years What to Do When a Tax Refund Is Seized for Student Loans 02/09/2016 07:00pm • It's that time of year again -- tax time. While you may not look forward to the actual filing of your taxes, many consumers do look forward to getting that refund check. In fact, most start planning what they will do with that refund long before tax season.Whether you were planning on putting a down 25 Awesome Business Jobs for 2016 02/09/2016 07:00pm • Explore the best jobs in the business world.Business jobs run the gamut, from event planning to analyzing financial statements. So, which are the best? These business professions ranked highest among the U.S. News 2016 Best Jobs rankings. They balance high pay with low stress and great growth potent Super Bowl 50 advertising winners and losers 02/07/2016 10:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 — and there were clear winners and losers off the field, too. Advertisers pulled out all the stops to woo the 114 million-plus viewers during the Big Game. With 30-second ads costing up $5 million, it's a h 10 Ways to Achieve Marital and Financial Bliss 02/07/2016 07:00pm • Insert chirping-bird and flute sounds here: Valentine's Day is upon us, a time when the chocolates fly, the mushy poems lie, and investors in love decide how much they'll buy. From each other, that is. As a force of irrational exuberance even former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan cannot explain, love Howard University grad applies for loan, ends up in Super Bowl ad 02/06/2016 08:57am • by Rich Johnson WASHINGTON — When he applied for a loan, Brandon Williams just wanted to fix up his San Diego condo. “But I had no idea it was going to be part of the Super Bowl,” says the Howard University graduate. But that’s exactly what happened after he took out a loan with SoF Should Sellers Take Personal Letters From Homebuyers Seriously? 02/03/2016 07:00pm • In the competitive market for a home that exists in many parts of the country, more buyers are embracing a novel tool: adding to their offers a heartfelt letter and a family photo in hopes of swaying the seller to choose their bid. "It is very common these days. It is so competitive out there. I th 8 surprising things that are taxable 02/03/2016 07:00pm • On the list of things you hate, somewhere in there is probably learning that something you didn't think you had to pay tax on, you do. Any money that comes into your life can be taxable, says San Diego-based tax attorney Sam Brotman. "Technically, under Internal Revenue Code Section 62, the IR