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3 Tips for Choosing an Online J.D. Program 10/18/2021 12:00am • In September, the American Bar Association, the professional organization that sets legal education standards, approved a fully online J.D. program for the first time. The new four-year program, at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, will begin next year with a class of 25. A Guide to Low-Cost Index Funds 10/18/2021 12:00am • The argument in favor of low-cost index funds is simple: Active funds cost more and are less likely to live up to their promises. According to the S&P Dow Jones Indices Risk-Adjusted SPIVA Scorecard: At the end of 2020, after adjusting for volatility, the majority of actively managed domestic f DC Council members introduce college athlete compensation bill 10/15/2021 08:08am • Legislation aimed at placing guidelines in D.C. around recent rule changes from the NCAA, which allow college student-athletes to be paid for endorsements or publicity deals, has been unveiled by six council members. The College Student Athlete Compensation Amendment Act of 2021 was introduced Th Should You Get a Business Credit Card? 10/14/2021 12:00am • Most business owners start out needing resources to sustain themselves during their companies' early stages. Owners need everything from a computer and a telephone to specialty equipment. But obtaining financing as a new business can be challenging. That's where a business credit card comes in. A b 10 Things to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen 10/14/2021 12:00am • Last year, identity fraud resulted in $56 billion in losses, according to the 2021 Identity Fraud Study from Javelin Strategy & Research. Of this, $13 billion is attributable to traditional identity fraud in which consumers have no idea how their information was stolen. "At the heart of identity How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 10/14/2021 12:00am • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, aren't interested in working with the middle class. Many firms in recent years have stopped paying commission Should You Be Making Quarterly Tax Payments? 10/14/2021 12:00am • Quarterly taxes are estimated payments made on a quarterly basis to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for income that is not subject to withholding. As the U.S. workforce is increasingly engaged in freelancing, side gigs and self-employment, quarterly payments are a reality more taxpayers may soon It's time to talk about money with your tweens and teens — here's how 10/13/2021 03:58am • Children are watching -- and it's not just behaviors like kindness and empathy that can make an impression. They also see how their parents handle money, for better or worse. "I wish I was taught how to pay bills, and the importance of paying them on time," said Amiyrah Martin, a mother of thr Costs to Consider When Aging in Place 10/13/2021 12:00am • Most people would like to stay in their own home as they age. Nearly 90% of Americans over age 50 prefer to remain at home and "age in place," according to a 2021 online survey conducted by Capital Caring Health and WebMD. "Independence and the opportunity to age in place adds to the viability and 9 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 10/13/2021 12:00am • These stocks have at least a 2% yield, $100 billion in value and lots of stability.When it comes to investing, some frenetic traders think holding a stock for a year or two is considered "long term." But for many small-time investors, a year or two is just the start of the journey. After all, countl Social Security Changes Coming in 2022 10/13/2021 12:00am • Social Security payments will grow by 5.9% in 2022. This is the biggest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in nearly 40 years. The program will also be tweaked in several important ways that could affect the Social Security payments you receive or how much you pay into the system. Get ready Small Business Owners Share Their Secrets to Success 10/12/2021 12:00am • It's a grim statistic: About 20% of small businesses fail within the first year and 50% within the first five years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But what exactly is it that separates businesses that succeed from those that fail? To put a finger on that intangible element, five Virginia's gubernatorial election is more important than ever as a national barometer 10/11/2021 12:14am • Virginia Democrat Terry McAuliffe has admitted President Joe Biden's political woes drag on his gubernatorial campaign. But they pale against the shockwaves that would rip through the White House if he loses his race next month at a perilous time for the party in Washington. If Republican Glenn Y Fall will test leaders' ability to keep Congress on rails 10/11/2021 12:05am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-end pileups of crucial legislation and the brinkmanship that goes with them are normal behavior for Congress. This autumn, lawmakers are barreling toward battles that are striking for the risks they pose to both parties and their leaders. Though few doubt that Congress wi Estate Planning Tips to Keep Your Money in the Family 10/11/2021 12:00am • The prospect of estate planning can seem overwhelming, but don't put it off. Having an estate plan is crucial to ensuring your money and assets go to your intended heirs. The good news is your family probably won't have to worry about paying estate taxes. In 2021, you'd have to die with assets exce