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How to Prepare When Only One Spouse Saves for Retirement 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes one spouse wants to save and the other intends to spend. Money is the number one issue that married couples fight about, according to a survey of 1,072 U.S. adults by Ramsey Solutions. The happiest couples make financial plans together and discuss common goals. Couples in "happy" marriages Folk Wisdom for Your Financial Life 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Using folk wisdom to inform your investment strategy sounds frankly silly. Far better to use time- and research-tested factors like low cost, proper allocation and tax-efficiency, right? There's no doubt about that. But there is wisdom in using plain old common sense too. After all, many of Warren How to Improve Your Interview Game if You're an Introvert 08/16/2018 08:00pm • In today's society, where the ability to command a room is an enviable skill, introverts get a bad rap. Introverts are stereotypically perceived as quiet and shy, and perhaps even don't like to be around other people. But we now know that while this may be true for some introverts, it is certainly n New therapy shows promise for kids with potentially deadly peanut allergy 08/16/2018 07:44pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. — At a doctor's office in Rockville, Maryland, 17-year-old Nick Opack takes a bite of peanut flour mixed with chocolate pudding. The Gaithersburg teenager doesn’t like the taste of it, but he said the concoction has changed his life. That’s because the pudding mix is part of 2 cases detailed in clergy abuse report show Cardinal Wuerl's uneven handling 08/16/2018 05:50pm • WASHINGTON — This week's release of an exhaustive study chronicling 70 years of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania has put the Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, under scrutiny. The former Pittsburgh bishop's name is mentioned roughly 200 times in the 884-pa 4 Tips for Investing in Property in Another Area 08/15/2018 08:00pm • Most real estate investors start by investing in local property, but what if buildings in the area are overvalued, or if there are good deals in another city or state? Investing outside your local area takes a different mindset than buying property in your hometown. Here are some tips to help. Stud Does Your Family Really Need 2 Incomes? 08/15/2018 08:00pm • Families with working dads and stay-at-home moms seem to be a trend of the past. However, you can still find plenty of households that fit that traditional mold. In 2017, more than a third of married couples with kids were living on a single income, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While How Globalization Has Changed the Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca 08/15/2018 08:00pm • More than 2 million Muslims are currently gathering in Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, which begins on Aug. 19. As long as they are fit and financially able, the pilgrimage is an obligatory act of worship that followers of Islam owe to God once in their lifetime. Re-enacting the faith-testing ordea Everything You Need to Know About Parent PLUS Loans 08/14/2018 08:00pm • Parent PLUS Loans can be a good alternative to private student loans because they offer more flexible repayment options. But the loans can be costlier than other options, and consequences are harsh for default, including the potential for wage and Social Security garnishment. What Is a Parent PLUS L 4 ways the ‘Kiddie Tax’ can work for you and your family 08/14/2018 05:11am • The Kiddie Tax, enacted as a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, was originally put in place to prevent wealthy parents from shifting income-producing securities to children in lower or zero tax brackets. This seemingly negative intent of the law has led to a lack of awareness of income-shifting s Poll: Hogan would win Md. governor race if election were held today 08/14/2018 12:01am • WASHINGTON — A recent poll concluded that if the election for Maryland Governor were held today, Republican Larry Hogan would win. Pollster Patrick Gonzales, of Gonzales Research and Media Services, said 52 percent of the voters surveyed said they’d support incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan, a Repub A Guide to Borrowing Money From Friends and Family 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Asking to borrow money from a family member or friend can be a difficult and awkward conversation. The reality is nobody likes being asked to part with their money. And when you make an arrangement to borrow cash from a friend or family member, you put yourself at risk of creating a strain in your r How Investors Find Treasure in Junk Bonds 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Shopping for junk doesn't exactly have a luxurious ring to it, whether you're hitting a salvage yard for a '62 Ford Falcon horn or combing through VHS tapes of "Sweatin' to the Oldies" at a rummage sale. So think about it: Why would anyone buy a product called a junk bond -- conceived, after all, b The Truth About Credit Card Debt Forgiveness 08/13/2018 08:00pm • When some people think about credit card debt forgiveness, it goes something like this: Your debt is erased, and you live happily ever after with no consequences. That would be amazing. But the harsh truth lies somewhere short of "totally erased" and "no consequences." To be clear, credit card debt Why downsizing could actually upsize your bills 08/13/2018 09:45am • There are many personal and financial benefits of moving into a smaller home. By downsizing, you can minimize household chores, transition into a more functional space and even reduce your carbon footprint. However, saving money may not be reason enough to make a move, says David Mele, president