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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 Why You Need Financial Cheat Days 02/03/2016 07:00pm • When we think of "cheat days," we tend to think of a sweet treat or indulgent meal that breaks a cycle of strict dieting. A cheat day is meant to satisfy cravings, and it's a great way to incorporate foods you normally wouldn't include in your diet without ruining your metabolism. Similarly, a finan Explore Career Programs at Trade Schools, Community Colleges 02/03/2016 07:00pm • Students who want to learn a trade in less time than it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, and in some cases for less money, can look to technical schools and vocational programs at community colleges for the training they need to start a career. Vocational programs offer skills training and certifi Student Loans May Affect Mortgage Eligibility 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Paying off your student loans is just one of the competing financial goals many consumers are required to juggle. Another is home ownership. It's pretty clear that your student loan payments are going to affect how much and how quickly you're able to save a down payment for your first home, as well What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Money 02/02/2016 07:00pm • For football players, managing money is easy to fumble. Unlike most people, they often earn huge paychecks early in their careers, when they have the least experience handling money, and then those paychecks can abruptly drop off when they retire from the game. HBO even created an entire television How Refinancing Impacts Your Investment Portfolio 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Shopping for a mortgage is no one's idea of fun, but doing it right can save you thousands of dollars over the years -- and perhaps tens of thousands. This might be a good time to take out a new mortgage or refinance an old one, as many experts expect rates to rise. Of course, they might not -- or n 4 Questions to Ask About Financial Aid for Business School 02/02/2016 07:00pm • For MBA applicants who've already received an acceptance letter for the upcoming school year, the pressure is off. Knowing there's somewhere to enroll takes away some of the stress that comes with business school admissions. Figuring out how to pay for school, however, can be another stressful job D.C. charity Guitars Not Guns catches eye of Dweezil Zappa 02/02/2016 02:44am • WASHINGTON -- Dweezil Zappa's Feb. 2 show at The Birchmere has been rescheduled for May 5. But look on the bright side: this gives you more time to discover Zappa's music and his favorite D.C. charity, Guitars Not Guns, both of which feed Zappa's desire to reach future generations. Time to Rebalance Your Portfolio 02/01/2016 07:00pm • Was one of your New Year's resolutions to manage your finances better in 2016? Perhaps your list included saving more, spending less, paying off credit cards and student loan debt. Here's another important task to add to your financial health to-do list: rebalance your portfolio. Don't worry -- it's Beyond Books: Why Some Libraries Now Lend Tools, Toys and More 02/01/2016 07:00pm • The next time you need binoculars or a Bundt pan, you may not need any money. Instead, your library card could be the key to accessing an array of items, as public libraries across the country expand beyond books and other media. This so-called "library of things" isn't an entirely new concept -- a How to get the biggest tax refund this year 02/01/2016 07:00pm • Refund season is in full swing. This is the time the majority of taxpayers are filing their taxes so they can get their tax refund. According to the IRS, about 75 percent of taxpayers received a tax refund close to $2,800 last tax season. But some of you may feel like your refund was a little low. In final Iowa blitz, an outraged Clinton channels Sanders 02/01/2016 08:58am • AMES, Iowa (AP) — Seeking victory in Iowa, Hillary Clinton has begun channeling the economic indignation of her rival Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose unapologetically liberal campaign has tightened the race ahead of Monday's caucuses and given him a lead in the New Hampshire contest that follow 8 millionaire money tips for everybody 02/01/2016 07:00am • If you're barely getting by, it may seem crazy to try to emulate a millionaire. After all, millionaires have a ton of money, and you don't. And while some millionaires used their wisdom and wit to get where they are, there are presumably plenty out there who were born wealthy and had numerous advant Don't Ask These Ineffective Questions While on College Tours 01/31/2016 07:00pm • The campus tour is an important component of any visit to a prospective college or university. With the guidance of a current student, you can explore a school's buildings and grounds and ask questions. While you do not want to waste this opportunity, part of maximizing your college tour is avoiding 5 Factors to Build a Medical School Application List 01/31/2016 07:00pm • There are more than 150 medical schools in the U.S., giving aspiring doctors lots of choices when deciding where to get an education. Selecting which schools to apply to can be a tough choice, though. Unlike most colleges, M.D. programs usually don't host open houses, says Jennifer Kimble, directo