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Lockheed Martin Stock is a Strong Buy 10/26/2015 08:00pm • Lockheed Martin Corp. (ticker: LMT), the world's biggest defense contractor, is improving its standing in the eyes of investors, even after what some analysts called a less-than-stellar quarterly earnings report. The company is close to locking down a $9 billion acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft, t 3 Career Benefits of Joining Arab Region University Clubs 10/26/2015 08:00pm • Nathir Haimoun is a busy student. The Syrian national is a veteran of six on-campus clubs -- and is ready to establish another, focused on economics. In addition to his participation in Model United Nations, Model Arab League and an economics-focused club, he is a former member of the civic welfare D.C. area ranks 2nd nationwide for wealth creation 10/26/2015 09:09am • WASHINGTON — The D.C. metro area can be an expensive place to live, but it’s also been ranked as the second-best area for building wealth in the country. Bankrate.com surveyed 18 metropolitan areas on how conducive they are to making and saving money, ranking them for savable income after t Should Millennials Invest in Whole Foods Stock? 10/25/2015 08:00pm • If you're a millennial, you may have jumped on the healthy food bandwagon. You've replaced your morning Froot Loops with Kashi and blueberries. The Wonder Bread sandwiches and Doritos for lunch turned into whole wheat veggie pitas and Greek yogurt. And gone are the days of Bagel Bites for dinner -- 3 Financial Products That Do Double-Duty 10/22/2015 08:00pm • It's hard to put a finger on exactly when multitasking became the norm, but it may have been sometime around when smartphones started occupying a place in everyone's pocket and purse. Now that your phone can look up GPS directions while you listen to a podcast and text your friend, doing one thing 4 Tips for Saving for Retirement at Your First Job 10/21/2015 08:00pm • As you start your first job, retirement can seem very far away. You may have 30 or more years in the working world ahead of you, but if you are financially able, now is the time to start saving. Establishing good financial habits now will benefit you throughout your career and into your retirement. Is Now the Time to Buy Metal Mining Stocks? 10/21/2015 08:00pm • Like many natural resource producers, metal miners were hit hard in the commodities bust. They ramped up production of metals, such as copper and gold, in response to demand during the commodities boom times when China was buying everything in sight. But just as the supply of metals grew, China st 9 Podcasts That Will Teach You About Investing 10/21/2015 08:00pm • Although the podcast landscape is replete with money, debt, and personal finance podcasts, there are fewer shows that address investing topics. Here's a list of investing-related podcasts you can check out. These are not ranked in order, and all deserve a listen. The criteria for selection is as f 6 ways to prepare for retirement in your 20s and 30s 10/21/2015 08:00pm • Although retirement may be decades away when you're in your 20s and 30s, it's an important milestone to start planning for. The earlier you start thinking about and preparing for it, the less likely you are to have to play a game of catch up as retirement approaches. To get yourself started with ret Simple guide to paying off lingering debt 10/21/2015 10:00am • If you find yourself collecting more and more debt while struggling to figure out how you will ever pay it all off, it might be time to develop a step-by-step strategy. Paying off debt starts with making a budget and continues with changing your habits and rewarding yourself for progress. A few cont Consider Your Student Loans Before Dropping Out of College 10/20/2015 08:00pm • As we pass the midpoint of the fall semester, many college students, particularly those in their first year, may be re-evaluating their school decisions. They may be rethinking their choice of institution or maybe even wondering if college is for them. When considering whether to drop out, most stud Weigh the Pros, Cons of Having Your Children Help Save for College 10/20/2015 08:00pm • Even though Kelly and Paul Brewer put aside money in college savings accounts for their 17-year-old twin daughters' educations, they still expect the girls to help save for college. That will probably mean taking out some student loans, Kelly Brewer says, but it will also mean saving money from pa Avoid Becoming One of These 10 Scary Student Loan Statistics 10/20/2015 08:00pm • Don't Get Trapped by Student Loan DebtStudent debt figures can be truly terrifying. Some students -- and their parents -- borrow too much, repay too little and let debt block other financial goals. But you don't have to join their ranks. Read these 10 scary student loan statistics -- and learn how t Ferrari's IPO Could Rev Up Faster Than Its Luxury Cars 10/19/2015 08:00pm • If the market feels a little sportier today, it's because a company known for high-powered cars and sleek design will soon rev its engines on the New York Stock Exchange. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (ticker: FCAU) has begun the process to spin off its luxury sports car company, Ferrari. Ten percent How to Go on a Long Trip Without Going Broke 10/19/2015 08:00pm • Most Americans make do with limited vacation time each year. Workers entitled to paid time off took an average of 16 vacation days in 2013, leaving nearly five days unused, according to a report by Oxford Economics last year. For those bit by the travel bug, a few weeks each year just isn't enough