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Is There an Upside in Wind Energy Stocks? 04/14/2016 08:00pm • Don Quixote would be proud. Humans have been harvesting wind power for centuries, but the growing desire for renewable energy means we're building wind farms on an unprecedented scale, giving the knight-errant more wind mills than he could ever tilt at. The last decade has seen $128 billion in new Finding the Right Mortgage for You 04/14/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to impulse buys, a house typically isn't one. It's often considered the biggest purchase a person will make in his or her lifetime, so taking the time to be sure of your choice is a good thing. Going hand in hand with that home you're buying is the mortgage you're buying it with, and i The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Debts Early 04/14/2016 08:00pm • When times are good (or good enough) and the money is rolling in, maybe due to a raise, windfall inheritance, holiday bonus, investment gone right or some other influx of cash, it's easy to wonder: Should I pay off a debt early? After all, debt, we're told, is bad. Carry it if you must, when you bu Do Actively Managed Funds Really Pay Off for Investors? 04/13/2016 08:00pm • It's like yin and yang, animals versus plants, name brand versus generic. It's the long-running struggle between actively managed mutual funds and the hot thing of recent years: passive, or index-style funds. For many investors, academics and wealth advisers, the jury is in and index investing has 6 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Rental Property 04/13/2016 08:00pm • Investing in rental property has long been a popular option for people who want to diversify their investments beyond stocks and mutual funds. But, unlike those more mainstream investments, rental properties can require significant hands-on work, including dealing with tenants and keeping up with ma Metro safety, delays challenged at congressional hearing 04/13/2016 03:22pm • WASHINGTON — After an unprecedented safety shutdown and the Federal Transit Administration separately finding 229 problems during track inspections, Metro leaders faced piercing questions Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld outlined his overarching hopes to improve Tax Day 2016 freebies and deals 04/13/2016 05:37am • WASHINGTON — This year, Tax Day — the filing deadline for federal tax returns — has been pushed to April 18 because of D.C.'s Emancipation Day holiday on April 15. Its arrival has many businesses offering weary taxpayers everything from free massages and cookies to discounts on beer and bag Metro to seek federal money during congressional hearing 04/13/2016 05:10am • WASHINGTON — Metro leaders will face a congressional oversight committee on Wednesday that will focus on the agency’s safety problems and its plan to turn things around. The hearing, before the subcommittees that oversee the District, is expected to center on last month’s emergency shutdow How to Decide If You Should Run a Business in Retirement 04/12/2016 08:00pm • Older workers often have the necessary knowledge and expertise to start a business to gain extra income during retirement. But there are many angles to consider before you decide to run a business during your retirement years. There are financial challenges regarding the start-up funds and cash flow 5 Careers with Student Loan Forgiveness 04/12/2016 08:00pm • More than $130,000 in student debt, Leah Burke, a 33-year-old employed at a not-for-profit medical college in New York City, overheard a public service announcement about Public Service Loan Forgiveness. "I wasn't sure about the specifications and heard an ad on the radio," says Burke, who graduate 5 College Savings Mistakes New Parents Make 04/12/2016 08:00pm • Saving enough for the projected cost of college can seem like a towering mountain to climb, especially for new parents. College costs are expected to triple from the time a child is born to when he or she is ready for school, says David Levy, editor of Edvisors Network, a planning and paying for col Should You Turn Your Residence Into a Rental? 04/12/2016 08:00pm • When your circumstances change, such as starting a new job, having a baby or providing caregiving for an older relative, your current home may no longer fit your needs. Some homeowners may choose to sell or renovate their homes to cater to those needs, but others may opt to move and keep the proper 7 Ways to Tell if a Stock Is a Good Price 04/12/2016 08:00pm • Here's how to find bargains.Anyone who has spent more than 10 minutes reading about stocks has come across the terms "overvalued" and "undervalued." And if you do a little more digging, you're bound to find that plenty of stocks that look "cheap" to one financial pundit or another, but "expensive" t 3 Changes That Will Help Student Loan Borrowers 04/12/2016 08:00pm • The Obama administration made it clear since Day One that higher education -- and its associated debt -- was one of its priorities. We've seen a lot of positive changes, including expansion of income-driven repayment plans. Here are a few more ways the federal government is trying to ease the burden Can't Pay Your Tax Bill? When to Consider a Short-Term Loan 04/12/2016 08:00pm • It's that time of year when you'll hear loads of advice on the best ways to use your tax refund and whether you should save it or invest it. But some of us won't be fortunate enough to get a refund and will instead owe. If you find yourself unable to pay your tax bill, you may want to consider a sh