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12 Great Things About Retirement 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Some people wonder what they will do with all their extra time after they retire. They fear they'll become irrelevant, aimless or out of sorts. There's no doubt there are some pitfalls of retirement, such as boredom, loneliness and even depression. That's why retirees should decide what's important 8 Challenges to Staying Frugal From Money-Saving Pros 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Despite our best efforts, we all have moments of weakness where we struggle to maintain our good frugal habits. Even money-saving pros spend time combating the allure of frugal saboteurs. Savings experts shared their biggest challenges in maintaining their frugal ways, and what specific strategies Greece Rejects Austerity Measures, Faces Uncertain Future 07/05/2015 08:00pm • International markets bent -- but didn't break -- Monday after Greek citizens rejected austerity measures that would have opened the cash-strapped country to billions of dollars in emergency funds. Stocks in Europe, Asia and the U.S. began the week with a shaky start. But the sky didn't fall, perhap Report: How to afford to live into your 100s 07/03/2015 11:04am • WASHINGTON — There’s no easy way to know how long you’ll live, but there are ways to make sure you have the funding you need well into retirement, says Consumer Reports. For those aiming to reach triple-digit years — a reality as life-expectancy rates increase — Consumer Reports offers 5 Steps to Dump Debt During Your Senior Years 07/03/2015 09:00am • In 2013, the average household headed by someone age 55 or older had $73,211 in debt, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. While this may seem like a significant amount, 67 percent of retirees the EBRI surveyed earlier this year said their debt is not a problem. Some financial exper Ways to Qualify for a Total and Permanent Disability Student Loan Discharge 06/30/2015 08:00pm • Last week, the Student Loan Ranger covered three student loan discharge options you'll hopefully never have to use. That list was actually going to be four items long, but we decided to dedicate an entire post to total and permanent disability discharge, because this seems to be the one we get the m 12 Money Lessons Your Child Should Know Before Age 12 06/30/2015 12:00am • There is unfortunately a significant lack of financial education in our country, which makes it more important than ever for parents to teach basic money lessons to their children. Although some financial topics might seem challenging, you might be surprised what your children can absorb. From ab When It Comes to Cybersecurity, Millennials Throw Caution to the Wind 06/29/2015 08:00pm • Despite being the first generation to have grown up using the Internet, studies indicate millennials can be surprisingly unaware of online security threats they face. In fact, a 2013 survey by Marble Security, a mobile threat intelligence and defense company, found that 26.2 percent of young adults How to Talk About Retirement With Your Partner 06/28/2015 08:00pm • Do you know how much money your partner makes? According to the newly released Fidelity Investments 2015 Couples Retirement Study, which surveyed 1,051 couples, 43 percent of people couldn't accurately say how much money their partner earns, and 1 in 10 guessed incorrectly by $25,000 or more. Still, Consider an Online MBA Program With a Residency Component 06/25/2015 08:00pm • For busy working professionals considering an MBA, online programs can certainly have their appeal. Online MBA students get to avoid the daily commute to campus and keep their day jobs without relocating across the country. But students who think they can complete their degree without ever filling u How to Tackle Your Student Loans Before the Grace Period Ends 06/24/2015 08:00pm • Ah, the joys of a grace period. Six blissful months of ignoring the fact you have to start making regular payments on student loans for a decade or two. The recent graduates entering this phase of financial arrested development would be better served using the six months to create an airtight debt r The Pros and Cons of Sharing Your Money Goals 06/23/2015 08:00pm • After Matthew Robinson heard about Linkagoal, a social networking site for people who want to share their goals, he decided to join. He posted that he wanted to start a clothing brand, and soon afterward, heard from a friend on the site who said he could help him with that. He began sharing more go How to Follow Your Dreams -- While Still Paying Your Bills 06/23/2015 08:00pm • Younger Americans feel it's harder to eke out a living today, but it doesn't mean you have to give up your dream. Sixty-eight percent of younger Americans think they have a harder time starting out than previous generations, while 80 percent of older Americans agree that getting started today is h Health by Design: the Impact of Community on Wellness 06/23/2015 07:00am • What exactly is a healthy city? It's become a commonplace 21st century term, driven in part by the efforts of the World Health Organization and other groups to promote comprehensive local strategies for health protection and sustainable development in our increasingly urban world. But in Ameri Why Joining the Urban Agriculture Movement Will Make You Healthier 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Nearly a decade ago, neighbors living near an abandoned elementary school in LeDroit Park in the District of Columbia described the area as a "thriving, open-air crack market." But today, the once dangerous lot is flourishing with leafy greens, medicinal herbs and sour cherries. "Our community has