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4 Things Not to Do When You're Drowning in Debt 07/26/2018 08:00pm • When you're struggling to pay off debt, it's easy to make financial mistakes that make money matters worse. The reality is, in order to create -- and stick with -- a strategic debt payoff plan, you'll need to know which common money pitfalls to avoid. After all, you don't want to accumulate more deb 10 of the Best S&P Dividend Stocks in the First Half 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Income investors in these shares enjoyed a double play.The best dividend stocks are often slow-but-steady companies that offer reliable paydays but not much share price appreciation. And that's just fine for many income-oriented investors who have no intention of selling their shares, and just want How Do Money Orders Work? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Money orders offer a safe alternative form of payment to a regular check. Think of it this way: Getting a money order is a little like using a check that has already cleared the bank. For example, if somebody gives you a money order worth $100, it's as good as cash once you deposit it at your bank 9 Precious Metal ETFs for a Risk Market 06/12/2018 08:00pm • Precious metals diversify your portfolio.The stock market has been extremely volatile in 2018, starting with a deep decline at the end of January and into early February, followed by smaller moves as the market struggles to get back to prior highs. While some traders are optimistic, others worry the 7 Low-Risk ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio 05/29/2018 08:00pm • Worries build about the bull's strength.With the bull market well into its ninth year and the impact of 2017's tax cuts mostly absorbed, some investors are getting a little nervous. There are concerns the summer's low trading volume could set Wall Street up for a tumble. Pessimism isn't uncommon -- 7 Monthly Dividend Stocks for Steady Income 05/23/2018 08:00pm • Wanted: Stable income each month.Income investing is about finding a stock that offers a good dividend yield and stability. The expectation is this share of profits allows you to pay your expenses in retirement. In this scenario, monthly dividend stocks are attractive. While there aren't as many com How Past Money Mistakes Can Shape Your Financial Future 05/21/2018 08:00pm • If your finances are a wreck, and you're wondering how your savings plans got derailed, reflect on your previous money habits. After all, it's easy to repeat past pitfalls and make the same budgeting blunders. And when it comes to debt and compound interest, financial mistakes -- like buying an expe TV Deals May Drive World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) Stock Higher 05/20/2018 08:00pm • World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) stock had a huge week last week, gaining 18 percent and finishing the week above $50 for the first time. The majority of the big move happened after new reports suggest WWE's upcoming TV contract renewals could be a huge payday for the company. The Ho How to Take Advantage of Financial Technology 05/14/2018 08:00pm • Advancing technology has quickly worked its way into our portfolios and (mobile) wallets. Given the plethora of mobile banking services and budgeting and investing apps, you likely have at least one financial tool at your fingertips right now. Indeed, financial technology is growing at a healthy cli 2018 Kentucky Derby preview, odds, predictions 05/04/2018 12:43pm • WASHINGTON — When it comes to Justify, the favorite horse in the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby, history at Churchill Downs can be either a blessing or a curse. Justify and the colt’s trainer, Bob Baffert, can take solace in the fact that the last five post-time favorites have won the D Your Basic Guide to the Big Three Credit Bureaus 04/30/2018 08:00pm • Every time you swipe a credit card, take out a car loan or make a mortgage payment, three sets of eyes are watching closely. America's big three credit reporting agencies -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion -- track many of your financial transactions and other information, including: -- Credit card 'Your friends': Constand tells Cosby jury of pills, assault 04/14/2018 02:08pm • NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby's chief accuser sent jurors into the weekend with a stark portrait of the night she says the man she viewed as a friend and mentor tricked her into taking a powerful drug and then humiliated her for his own sexual gratification. Andrea Constand testified Friday Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage With a Credit Card? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Forget what your parents told you -- credit cards don't have to be for financial emergencies only. Credit cards offer flexibility in your budget, more protection than a debit card and the ability to earn rewards. You stand to gain a lot by charging your expenses. But what about your rent or mortgage 7 Top Tech Stocks for Dividend Growth 03/14/2018 08:00pm • Don't overlook technology for income.When investors think of technology stocks, they often think of the high-octane growth names like Amazon.com (ticker: AMZN) or Netflix (NFLX) that have disrupted the old way of doing things. And when investors look for income opportunities, they typically gravitat What Are Your Options After You Default on Student Loans? 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Everyone knows that when you take out student loans, ultimately, you have to pay back the lender. But what if you start missing a series of payments? It happens more often than you might think. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Education announced that after five years of declines in student loan def