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3 Times It's OK to Let Your Credit Score Take a Hit 06/24/2015 08:00pm • You hear a lot that you should do whatever possible to make sure your credit score doesn't drop. The higher the score, after all, the lower the interest rate you'll likely be charged on loans. If you have a low credit score and you want to borrow, you'll either have to pay more or you won't get a lo Accepting and Affording Hearing Loss: an Uphill Battle 06/23/2015 08:00pm • Life can be difficult for the hearing impaired, and is often accompanied by isolation and increased social anxiety. Even though hearing loss is a common problem with many available treatment options, most people let it go for more than 10 years before seeking a hearing aid, according to a Health Te Discover College Savings Options for Socially Responsible Investing 06/23/2015 08:00pm • When Krista Pfeiffer and her husband, Daryn Edwards, decided to open college savings plans for their son and daughter in their home state of Pennsylvania, they were happy to see that they could choose a "socially responsible" investment, or a fund of stocks screened for social and environmental crit An Investor's Guide to Being a Landlord 06/22/2015 08:00pm • For real estate investors who choose to follow a buy-and-hold strategy, owning a portfolio of rental properties is the ultimate dream. And while collecting monthly cash flow from numerous units may be what drives their ambition, there is a gamble involved as well. It's a bet that they can handle a 7 Apps to Teach Your Kids Personal Finance Skills 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Before the age of smartphones and online gaming, teaching kids how to save came in the form of a piggy bank sitting in their bedroom. Now, that age-old piggy bank is moving to the digital world, powered by apps. Mia Wenjen, the blogger behind Pragmatic Mom, says the current financial climate, with Can Alternative Credit Scoring Models Help Millions of Consumers? 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Consumers with a solid credit history may not give it a second thought when they apply for a cellphone, an apartment or a new insurance policy. But for the estimated 53 million Americans without a FICO score -- often recent graduates, immigrants or those who prefer not to use credit -- these seemin 11 Ways to Raise Last-Minute Cash for College 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Find Ways to Raise Money for CollegeFinding money to pay for school during the summer can be difficult, but it is possible. Students will need to move quickly to get funds for tuition, commuting, housing, books and any other supplies for school. Here are tips for finding cash, fast. 1. Apply to La Balance the Pros, Cons of Enrolling in an Accelerated J.D. Program 06/21/2015 08:00pm • One of the most interesting recent trends in the field of legal education is the growing recognition that not all future lawyers need three years of legal education to be prepared to begin their careers as practicing lawyers. One result of this recognition has been the introduction of two-year accel Why Higher Interest Rates Could Hurt Retirees 06/21/2015 08:00pm • A lot of retirees complain that it's hard to get a reasonable amount of income from their retirement accounts because interest rates are so low. A 10-year Treasury bill pays less than 3 percent interest. The average stock in the S&P 500 yields less than 2 percent. And if you want the safety of a Why You Should Max Out Your Retirement Accounts 06/19/2015 09:30am • Contributing more to tax-deferred accounts is a straightforward way to boost your wealth. It's difficult to come up with the funds to increase your contributions up to the government allowable limit each year, but putting away anything less than the maximum is giving up a significant tax break. Befo How to Rollover a Former Employer's 401(k) Plan 06/18/2015 08:00pm • When you leave your job you have the option to roll your 401(k) balance over to an IRA. Moving your money to an IRA often gives you a better selection of investment options and more control over your money. But a rollover needs to be done carefully to avoid taxes, and there are a few instances when Summer reading: The best personal finance books for all ages 06/18/2015 10:14am • WASHINGTON — Summer is a great time to catch up on reading while you’re catching rays at the beach or relaxing by the pool. It’s also a great time to learn something new, like tai chi or, just a suggestion, more about your personal finances. There are lots of books that teach everything fr Infrastructure in D.C. region underfunded by billions 06/18/2015 04:54am • WASHINGTON — A new report out from the Council of Governments finds that infrastructure in the region is woefully underfunded, and that's hurting the economic competitiveness of the region. The report finds that the funding gap for transportation, the difference between what is funded and what How Boomers Are Redefining 'Legacy' 06/17/2015 08:00pm • "How long can I afford to live?" That's a question that "causes a fair amount of anxiety," deadpans John J. Guerin, a psychologist and chartered financial consultant with Delta Psychological Associates, based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Unlike their parents, baby boomers are more concerned Prince George’s County Council overrides Baker’s budget veto 06/17/2015 07:01am • WASHINGTON -- The Prince George's County Council voted Tuesday to override County Executive Rushern Baker's budget veto, preventing a double-digit property tax hike. Residents and businesses have said such a tax increase is unaffordable and hurtful to the county's economy. Earlier this week, B