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7 ETFs to Buy as Interest Rates Rise 01/23/2018 07:00pm • Interest rates will be going higher.Love it or hate it, one of the biggest drivers of the economic recovery and stock market rally over these last nine years has been the U.S. Federal Reserve. The institution embarked on innovative and unconventional strategies, including near-zero interest rates, t Asian Consumers Becoming Most Powerful Economic Force in World 01/22/2018 07:00pm • BEIJING -- There are five Starbucks coffee shops within an easy, 10-minute walk from my apartment in the central business district of China's capital city. That may come as a surprise. But Starbucks has become as much a part of daily life in China's major metropolises as it has in America. Starbuck Investors Can Benefit from Rising Interest Rates 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Rising interest rates may not be optimal for everyone, but it could mean above-average performance for financial sector investors this year, making the asset class a worthy component of a balanced portfolio. Banks make their money on the difference between the interest rate they charge to borrowers Tips on Where To Get a Better Rate for Your Money 01/21/2018 07:00pm • In terms of Federal Reserve rate hikes, 2018 will likely be similar to 2017, and that should be helpful to your cash holdings as many banks respond to the Fed rate hikes. Since the Fed started its tightening policy, it has hiked rates twice in the 13 months before 2017 and three times in 2017. Over 5 'Life Audits' That Will Save You Money 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Saving money doesn't have to be about hunting tirelessly for coupons or depriving yourself of small pleasures. Instead, make it about taking stock of your expenses and finding ways to lower them. Here are five areas in your financial life where it's relatively painless to reduce your spending. S Law School Applicants: Understand Bar Exam Character, Fitness Requirements 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Many prospective law school students intend to earn a J.D. so that they can become practicing attorneys. In addition to earning the degree, they must pass the bar exam to practice law in any of the 50 U.S. states. If you are currently working on completing your law school applications, the bar exam Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Destroys Expectations, Stock Soars 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) stock catapulted 9 percent higher in after-hours trading on Monday after a blowout fourth-quarter earnings report that showed dramatically more subscriber additions than Wall Street expected. First-quarter guidance also wowed the markets. NFLX earnings by the numbers. Arlington Co. residential property assessments up 3.8 percent 01/20/2018 03:16pm • WASHINGTON — Arlington County mailed out 2018 property tax assessments Saturday, and despite a rise in residential assessments, the county said overall property tax collections this year will present a budget challenge. Residential properties recorded what Arlington County calls a “solid” 3 12 Terms You Need to Know to Get Out of Debt and Clean Up Your Credit 01/18/2018 07:00pm • One in four adults say they plan to pay down debt this year, according to the 2018 Fidelity Investments New Year's Resolutions Study. As a first step, they may want to acquaint themselves with the financial terms surrounding debt and credit. Failure to do so could diminish their chances of success. How to Get a Jump-Start on Filing Your Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • This year, the Internal Revenue Service will kick off tax season and start accepting 2017 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29. For some taxpayers, the delay can make a difference in their financial lives, since they rely on their tax refund to pay down credit card debt or rebuild their emergency fund. Fo Here's How to Save for a Big-Ticket Item 01/17/2018 07:00pm • Your financial New Year's resolutions may have already been made, but that doesn't mean you should stop thinking about what you want to achieve in 2018 and beyond. Are you thinking about buying a home soon? A car? Are you planning on giving your living room a makeover just in time for the Super Bo 10 Tips on How to Become a Millionaire 01/17/2018 07:00pm • It's easier than you think to become a millionaire.For most Americans, becoming a millionaire may seem as unlikely as winning the lottery. In reality, it's not as difficult as it seems to become a millionaire if you are committed to working hard to get there. By starting young and making smart finan Best Jobs to Borrow Student Loans For 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Student loan debt is the second largest form of debt in the U.S. at $1.4 trillion. In 2012, 71 percent of students graduating from four-year colleges had such debt. The class of 2016 had an average student loan balance of more than $37,000. But not everything is doom and gloom. According to an Econ How to Adopt a Frugal Lifestyle 01/16/2018 07:00pm • While many people associate frugality with an austere lifestyle, the opposite couldn't be more true. Being frugal actually allows consumers to spend money on what they truly value while saving on the things they don't. "Frugality gives you freedom because you see how spending in some areas is keepin How the Tax Cut Affects Investors 01/16/2018 07:00pm • If life's two certainties are death and taxes, what happens when certain taxes are put to death and investors are asked to live with it? Oh, the uncertainties. The issue of the tax cut's fallout on Wall Street has pundits, shareholders and those waiting to make their first play wondering what'