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How the Tax Plan Affects Investments 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Congressional approval of a sweeping tax bill provided President Donald Trump with his first significant legislative victory. According to Trump, "this is going to be one of the great gifts to the middle income people of this country that they've ever gotten for Christmas." Senate Minority Leader C GOP Tax Plan Not as Ominous to Renewable Energy 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Thanks to last-minute changes, the GOP tax plan will be less ominous to the renewable energy industry than initially feared, but in the short term, renewable investments may be hampered, potentially leading investors both large and small to rethink their positions. Although clean energy advocates a 10 of the Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Look beyond the most popular names.The Standard & Poor's 500 index of stocks consists of the 500 largest and most influential companies in America. However, not all of these picks are worthy of consideration by dividend investors. After all, a large portion doesn't even pay dividends. These are 9 Financial Resolutions for Pre-Retirees 12/20/2017 07:00pm • If you will be retiring in the next few years, you can consider yourself a pre-retiree. Those who plan to retire in the next five years need to start preparing their finances for the transition. Here are some of the New Year's resolutions pre-retirees should make this year to get ready for retireme How to Solve the Millennial Investor Problem 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Why are so many younger investors either disinterested or outright in the dark about their own 401(k)s and retirement portfolios? According to an October study by Wells Fargo, more than 50 percent of millennials says they will "never be comfortable" in the stock market. "Millennials are facing signi 12 Mind Tricks to Psych Yourself Out of Debt 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Debt is an emotionally charged word that can prompt feelings of anxiety, shame and even guilt. Many people swimming in debt may also feel trapped and hopeless, and they're not alone. Total household debt rose the $12.96 trillion in the third quarter of 2017, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank 5 Signs You're in Debt Denial 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Debt denial can be costly. It's obvious why. If you don't believe you have a debt problem, you won't try to change your spending habits, and you're going to keep doing what you've been doing -- and make your financial issues worse. And maybe your financial problems aren't all that bad yet, which can 7 of the Worst Stocks to Buy for 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Stay away from these stocks.According to Warren Buffett, there are only two rules of investing. Rule No. 1 is never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No. 1. It may sound trite, and losing money in the stock market is unavoidable at times, but minimizing your losses is vital for a simple reas How to Make Money by Teaching Others Your Professional Skills 12/18/2017 07:00pm • In the course of your professional and personal life, it's likely that you've picked up significant knowledge or developed strong skills in a few areas. Perhaps you've become an expert in data mining, or maybe you've managed to teach your children to become skilled musicians. Whatever that specific 8 Ways to Lower Your Stock Market Risk in Retirement 12/18/2017 07:00pm • One of the fundamentals of financial planning is determining the right mix of stocks and bonds in your retirement portfolio. Your ideal mix is based on several factors including your age, risk tolerance, life expectancy and retirement income needs. A basic rule of thumb is to subtract your age from 10 Medical Schools Where Students Leave With the Most Debt 12/18/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Lockheed partners on supersonic business jet 12/15/2017 01:22pm • WASHINGTON — Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Las Vegas-based Aerion Corporation that could bring a supersonic business jet Aerion has been developing to market within seven years. Aerion has developed advanced aerodynamics and structural Comparing Graduation Rates for Pell, Non-Pell Grant Students 12/14/2017 07:00pm • College students who receive Pell Grants, a federal grant for low-income students, often have a harder time graduating than their wealthier peers, higher education experts say. Many are the first in their families to attend college and may not know any graduates whom they can turn to for advice on 7 Investment Tips to Supplement Social Security 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Social Security is an integral part of American society. Nearly 62 million Americans will be paid more than $950 billion in benefits from the program across 2017. But while those big-picture numbers indeed sound large, a closer look at individual benefits reveals that Social Security may not provide What is credit card churning? 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Credit card churners take earning rewards to the next level. While a novice might be tempted to sign up for a new card just to snag some extra airline miles or a new tote bag, credit card churners strategically apply for cards that offer top-tier rewards and then maximize their benefits. While th