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Book Trump? Interest groups press case at his properties 02/22/2018 05:34am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Payday lenders got regulators to rethink rules on how closely to vet borrowers. E-cigarette makers got a delay in federal oversight of many vaping products. Candy makers praised a decision to hold off on more stringent labeling standards. And title insurers declared "victory" for 10 Stocks That Have Doubled Their Dividend in 10 Years 02/21/2018 07:00pm • There's more involved than just chasing yields.Many dividend investors simply look for a stock with the biggest yield. That can be dangerous since dividend yield is simply a math equation: divide annual payout by current share price. Payouts can soar because a stock's share price is crashing while p How Do Rent-to-Own Home Purchases Work? 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Rent-to-own agreements offer a path toward home ownership for people who can't qualify for a mortgage or afford a down payment. Under a rent-to-own agreement, you can move in and rent a home with the option of owning it later, often building a down payment as you pay rent. But keep in mind that thi Why Financial Literacy Matters in an Era of Deregulation 02/05/2018 07:00pm • Love it or hate it, deregulation is a major priority for the current political administration. And while regulatory battles may seem like concerns for policymakers on Capitol Hill, they have real, whack-you-in-the-wallet implications for consumers, too. The impact of deregulation is especially relev What Every Borrower Should Know About Student Loan Interest Rates 02/05/2018 07:00pm • If you're a student taking out a loan for your education, you know that every penny counts. You want to borrow what you need, and not a dollar more, for the least amount of interest. After all, the interest rate on your student loan could have a substantial impact on your total cost of borrowing an 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate with ETFs 02/04/2018 07:00pm • An option for investing in real estate.The idea of real estate investing often conjures up ideas of house flipping and get-rich-quick seminars, or million-dollar deals to build a high-rise apartment complex. But in reality, everyday investors can be active participants in the real estate investment Former Baltimore detectives testify about force's robberies, extortion 01/29/2018 09:40pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Two former Baltimore detectives testified Monday about a series of brazen robberies and other illegal activities by a rogue police unit as the second week of a high-profile racketeering trial got underway. Indicted ex-detectives Jemell Rayam and Evodio Hendrix, who each face a Some federal workers caught in the shutdown could sue for damages 01/22/2018 07:03pm • WASHINGTON — If the federal government delays the pay of any essential workers who stayed on their jobs this weekend, it runs the risk of another lawsuit. About 25,000 feds who worked during the 2013 shutdown successfully sued Uncle Sam for damages last year. "Although the employees were al Litigation Finance: How Wall Street Invests in Justice 01/21/2018 07:00pm • On Wall Street, money never sleeps. Money managers controlling trillions of dollars in assets devote their professional lives to finding the best opportunities to earn a return for the lowest amount of risk. In this environment, an obscure field called litigation finance is thriving. Necessity, as How to Get a Mortgage if You're Self-Employed 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Many self-employed workers earn a good living, but without a regular paycheck to depend on, these workers might have a harder time proving their income than those who receive a W-2. This makes it more difficult to obtain a mortgage, but buying a home with a mortgage is possible when you're self-emp 7 Alternatives to Costly Payday Loans 01/08/2018 07:00pm • When you're strapped for cash, the payday loan promise of fast money with no hassle can seem like an attractive option. But is it your only option? According to a recent survey by personal finance comparison site Finder, 14 percent of respondents said they would turn to payday loans over credit car What Is Revolving Credit -- and How Can It Ruin Your Credit Score? 12/26/2017 07:00pm • You've got bills, bills, bills -- but payday doesn't always align with those due dates. And what if you need to make a big-ticket purchase that you just don't have the cash for right now? You might need revolving credit. How Revolving Credit Is Different From an Installment Loan Revolving credit is Virginia boxing club fights for survival in changing world 12/15/2017 01:44pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — North Old Town Alexandria is changing. Once a predominantly blue collar, African-American neighborhood, rising housing costs and redevelopment of old buildings into luxury apartments have transformed the Parker-Gray community in the same way as many D.C. neighborhoods. On o Trading Bitcoin Is a Bad Way to Invest 12/11/2017 07:00pm • The surge in bitcoin prices is causing a buzz that likely won't end well for many. But what's happening serves as a useful and cautionary lesson for long-term investors. In short, fun and investing don't mix well. Rose Swanger, a certified financial planner at Advise Finance in Knoxville, Tennessee Ford Motor Company (F), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Making a Deal 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) has taken a lot of heat from investors for arriving late to the game with driverless and electric vehicle technology. Now, however, a new partnership with China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ( BABA) suggests Ford is open to new ideas when it comes to the future of auto sales.