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New Year's Resolution: Take Back Your Bad DIY Renovation 01/03/2016 07:00pm • You're inspired. That home design show made it look so easy and even explained how to re-tile your bathroom in a few simple steps. Equipped with a YouTube video and some new, funky tiles, you set to work. Your bathroom is going to be a Moroccan oasis in no time. All too quickly, that do-it-yourself Va. lawmaker seeks to crack down on 'predatory' lenders 01/01/2016 11:57am • WASHINGTON — A Virginia lawmaker is targeting what he calls predatory lending practices associated with car title loans with annual interest rates that can reach 264 percent. Va. senator-elect Scott Surovell and Attorney General Mark Herring want operations to change at companies such as Lo What market pros will be watching in 2016 01/01/2016 06:00am • If Mr. Market flummoxed you in 2015, don't worry. There's always tomorrow. Wall Street saw the eurozone narrowly avert disaster as Greece agreed to another bailout, China's stock market fall off a cliff and energy stocks suffer. Meanwhile, many health care companies and tech stocks continue to ro 7 ways to raise your credit score in 2016 01/01/2016 06:00am • Here's the simple truth: Your low credit score is costing you a fortune. Folks with the best credit get the best terms when it comes to mortgages, car loans and credit cards. They get the lowest interest rates and the lowest fees. They get the biggest sign-up bonuses. They're more likely to get t Tips on setting financial goals for the new year 01/01/2016 05:26am • WASHINGTON — A lot of people will start the year with the goal of spending less and saving more, and taking the right steps from the beginning could make or break your plan to better your financial future. Financial expert Harrine Freeman believes you should start by examining what you are spe 7 financial New Year's resolutions millennials should avoid 12/30/2015 07:00pm • The start of the new year is the perfect time to make a resolution to improve your finances, no matter your age. If you're a 20- or 30-something millennial, your financial well-being should be one of your highest priorities. Whether you're graduating from college or are in the early stages of your c Your 401(k) Loan Is Costing More Than You Think 12/30/2015 07:00pm • One advantage of many tax-deferred 401(k) plans is the option to take out a loan against a portion of your vested balance. Although you may be able to take out a loan for a number of reasons depending on your plan, deciding to do so should really be an ultimate last resort. Research has shown that b 3 Student Loan Wishes for 2016 12/29/2015 07:00pm • Welcome to the last Student Loan Ranger blog post for 2015. This year was a busy and exciting one in the student loan world, especially for consumers. Corinthian Colleges, one of the biggest higher education corporations in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy and eventually closed its doors, leading c McAuliffe reviewing proposals to limit gifts, use of campaign funds 12/27/2015 03:28pm • WASHINGTON – With ethics issues looming over lawmakers in Richmond as former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell appeals his corruption convictions, current Gov. Terry McAuliffe is reviewing proposals to place tighter limits on gifts and to restrict the use of campaign funds. McAuliffe formed a commiss Reviews: 'Concussion,' 'The Big Short,' 'Carol,' 'Joy' arrive in DC 12/25/2015 02:30am • WASHINGTON -- "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is currently dominating the box office, breaking records since its release last weekend. But there are a bunch of other new releases in theaters this holiday weekend, typically a busy time for moviegoers to hit the multiplex. Which ones should you 4 Ways Millennials Can Invest In Real Estate 12/23/2015 07:00pm • If you ask investors, many will tell you real estate is the best place to park your money for long-term gains. In fact, 27 percent of 1,000 adults surveyed in July by Bankrate said real estate was the best way to invest money not needed for another 10 years. That topped the list of options, beating Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Isn't Always a Good Idea 12/23/2015 07:00pm • Many homeowners make paying off their mortgage early a financial goal. The allure of eliminating one big payment a month is strong, especially because it means you no longer have to deal with a mortgage servicer. But paying off your mortgage early may not actually be the best financial strategy. "P Fixed-Income Prospects After the Fed Rate Hike 12/22/2015 07:00pm • After months of beating the drums, the Federal Reserve finally raised short-term interest rates -- the first such increase in years. And the sky didn't fall. But as the Fed proceeds with its promised pattern of slow, deliberate rate hikes to head off inflation, what does it mean for the long-sufferi What You Should Know About Adjustable-Rate Mortgages 12/22/2015 07:00pm • If you're buying a house soon, you may be mulling over the idea of getting an adjustable-rate mortgage. Or you were, until you heard the Federal Reserve's recent decision to raise interest rates a quarter point. That likely put a chill on many homeowners' desire to have an adjustable-rate mortgage, Saying 'I Do' Could Affect Your Student Debt 12/22/2015 07:00pm • For richer, for poorer.For centuries, couples have said this -- or a variation thereof -- on their wedding days. However, student loans are one thing prospective spouses haven't been dealing with for centuries, and this subject seems to be giving a lot of them cold feet nowadays. Wedding season is t