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Many addicts seeking opioid recovery find relapse and fraud 08/24/2017 04:10am • DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Reflections treatment center looked like just the place for Michelle Holley's youngest daughter to kick heroin. Instead, as with dozens of other Florida substance abuse treatment facilities, the owner was more interested in defrauding insurance companies by keeping ad How to Prepare Your Home for a Hurricane Before the Weather Forecast 08/22/2017 08:00pm • If you live along the coastal part of the southeastern U.S., hurricanes are common and expected each year. Even for those farther inland and farther north along the Eastern Seaboard, it's possible that a hurricane or tropical storm could put your family and your home at risk. The best step you can 8 Financial Questions to Ask Before Moving to Another State 08/22/2017 08:00pm • You or your significant other got a new job offer in another state -- congratulations. Moving across state lines is an exciting adventure, but it can also have unexpected financial implications. Before you commit, sketch out a budget that takes into account ongoing expenses and one-time set-up costs How to Create a College Budget 08/15/2017 08:00pm • Despite all the classes offered by universities, College Budgeting 101 is rarely part of the curriculum. This is unfortunate for a few reasons, not the least of which is how expensive college is these days. Student borrowers among the class of 2016 owed an average of $27,975 each, according to the 3 Things Nobody Tells You About Your Credit Score (But Should) 08/13/2017 08:00pm • It's expensive to have a crummy credit score. The truth is that folks who either have poor credit or little credit get the worst of everything when it comes to credit cards: higher interest rates, more fees, smaller sign-up bonus, fewer special perks. It can end up costing you thousands of dollars 20 wealth-building terms women should know 08/09/2017 08:57am • Do you know what FICO, asset allocation and capital gains mean? Better yet, do you know what they have to do with your own finances? If you didn’t study economics or finance in college, then there’s a good chance that these terms are unfamiliar to you. Yet, gaining a good grasp of key financi Why Isn't Filing a Homeowners Insurance Claim as Easy as Auto Insurance? 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Once you purchase a homeowners insurance policy, it's likely to be immediately filed away in the back of your mind. After all, no one wants to dwell on the possibility of a storm, accident or other disaster leading to them filing a claim. But many homeowners go decades without having to file a homeo These Funds Could Force You to Manage Your Retirement Income Better 08/06/2017 08:00pm • Ever hear of retirement income funds? You might soon, if you're having trouble managing withdrawals from retirement funds. In a word, retirement income funds solve an age-old problem for retirees -- how do you ensure you don't run out of cash in your golden years? In a nutshell, retirement income f 7 Financial Products You Can Live Without 08/03/2017 08:00pm • Some financial products are must-haves. Retirement funds, health insurance and college savings accounts are all necessities for those who want to be prepared for major life expenses. However, there is no shortage of other policies, products and plans being marketed to the masses. From specialty insu 10 Smart Ways to Deploy Your Extra Cash 07/30/2017 08:00pm • There are so many bad ways to use your money. However, what if you have made the responsible decision to handle your money wisely? Where should the next dollar of free cash flow be deployed? Should it be used for savings, paying down debt, saving for retirement or helping your kids go to college? H How to Unlock Blockchain's Investment Potential 07/24/2017 08:00pm • The financial world, which is as rich with jargon as Warren Buffett is with Benjamins, has a way of heaping its verbal tangles on befuddled investors. Like: bespoke tranche. And: UAFRS adjusted financials. And: EBITA, which might be more easily taken for a Broadway musical than something shareholde Realtor discusses considerations before buying a beach home 07/23/2017 03:56pm • WASHINGTON — Every weekend, thousands of cars trudge back from the eastern shore and across the Bay Bridge, the drivers having just spent hundreds or thousands to rent out motels, condos and homes on coast. It’s easy to dream about what life would be like owning one of those residences. Befor 5 Steps to Maintaining Lifestyle in Retirement 07/20/2017 08:00pm • The ability to maintain your lifestyle in retirement in a satisfying and fulfilling way is one of the biggest concerns for pre-retirees. The key to achieving financial comfort in retirement is to have a clear understanding of your financial resources and the demands on these resources both now and i 10 behaviors that will help you retire faster and wealthier 07/17/2017 06:00am • You probably dream about the day you can let the stress of work go and be fully retired. Building wealth is a marathon financial event, and there are plenty of tempting distractions and necessities along the way. Here are some behaviors and actions that will help you reach financial independence soo 10 Essential Estate Planning Tips Everyone Should Know 07/13/2017 08:00pm • More than half of all American adults don't have a will, and that can cause all kinds of problems if tragedy strikes. The death of both parents in an accident can leave their children's fate up to a judge. Assets in a blended family may not end up being distributed the way you would like. And, if yo