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What Are Dividends and How Do They Work? 03/05/2018 07:00pm • Dividend stocks are a staple of every income investor's portfolio, but don't dismiss them as a retiree's investment only. Dividend stocks have a role to play in any portfolio, no matter the investor's age or financial circumstances. The reason: compounding. When the dividends these stocks pay are r 8 Commodity Plays Ripe for the Picking 03/05/2018 07:00pm • The stars align for commodities. This could be commodities' year. In each of the 50 years when gross domestic product growth exceeded the unemployment rate, commodities enhanced stock portfolio returns while reducing risk. This year the potential for higher inflation and a robust global economy favo 4 Mistakes People Make After Getting Out of Debt 03/05/2018 07:00pm • If you've recently paid off a mortgage or credit card balance that you've had for years, you're probably wary about taking out another loan. Yet new statistics suggest that despite reservations, consumers are taking out new loans anyway. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Center for Trump's Tariffs Could Harm Trade 03/05/2018 07:00pm • President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported steel and 10 percent on imported aluminum, following earlier trade actions targeting imported washing machines and solar panels. Trump promised to take action on steel and aluminum imports during his campaign, and many JC Penney Company Inc (JCP) Holiday Sales Miss the Mark 03/01/2018 07:00pm • After plummeting 9.4 percent on Thursday, J.C. Penney Co Inc (NYSE: JCP) shares tanked another 12 percent on Friday morning after fourth-quarter revenue and same-store sales numbers came up short of expectations. J.C. Penney stock dipped below $3.50 in the pre-market session as investors contemplat What Are Your Options After You Default on Student Loans? 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Everyone knows that when you take out student loans, ultimately, you have to pay back the lender. But what if you start missing a series of payments? It happens more often than you might think. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Education announced that after five years of declines in student loan def Meet Italy's Five-Star Movement Candidate for North and Central America 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Emanuel Mazzilli is one of the approximately 200,000 Italians living in California. He has a well-paid job in Silicon Valley working as a software engineer; he recently bought a house in downtown San Francisco, and considers himself fortunate that by the age of 30 he's done well with all major thin 3 Things to Remember About Dividend Stocks 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Dividend stocks generate valuable income for a portfolio, but if consistent, growing dividends are what you want, don't be seduced by high yield alone. High-dividend stocks, which have yields well above the norm, may especially beckon some investors now. "With interest rates and bond yields anemic The Tax Consequences of Your Side Hustle 02/28/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to stretching your budget, working a side hustle or part-time gig is an effective way to ensure you're earning enough to cover your expenses. But here's the rub: Your side business carries repercussions for your taxes. "People who have been doing side gigs usually owe and are surpris 7 Commodity Stocks to Buy for Great Dividends 02/28/2018 07:00pm • These commodity investments pay shareholders.After a rough few years, commodity prices finally seem to be holding firm -- or in some cases, moving steadily higher. Crude oil recently hit its highest prices since late 2014. Gold also recently hit its highest prices since mid-2016. And lesser commodit 4 Things That Aren't in Your Credit Score But Should Be 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Lenders use credit reports to see how well you borrow money and pay off debts. The information in these reports can help determine whether you qualify for a mortgage, a car loan or a rewards credit card offering an enticing sign-up bonus. Yet, if lenders use your credit report alone, they are doing Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man Prepaid Student Aid Card May Curb Spring Break Spending 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Next month, many college students will take part in an annual tradition: spring break. For students who have borrowed loans to pay for college and received a refund, the temptation to spend it on travel and fun this time of year can be strong. 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