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Retirement Plan Options for 1099 Employees 02/21/2016 07:00pm • If you're a freelancer, contractor or 1099 employee, you may not have the structure of a steady paycheck, health insurance or corporate matching retirement program that your staffer friends have. You may also be going through work dry spells and windfalls, which can make it very difficult to plan a 6 Ways to Reduce Your Taxable Income in 2016 02/18/2016 07:00pm • As the new year kicks into gear, it's time to get a jump start on maximizing your savings by taking advantage of ways to reduce your taxable income in months ahead.By implementing the money-saving tips below where applicable, it's possible to shave tens of thousands of dollars off of your taxable in 4 top spring break spots for teens 02/17/2016 07:00pm • Spring break travel with teens and tweens can be tricky. After all, to appease the whole group, a family vacation has to offer a unique blend of downtime and age-appropriate activities to keep younger travelers engaged and happy. For this reason, we pinpointed standout vacation spots that are packed 6 Financial Aid Implications of Obama's Proposed 2017 Budget 02/16/2016 07:00pm • Every year around this time, the president of the U.S. submits a budget proposal to Congress for consideration for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. This request, first required under the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 , lays out the spending and revenue plans for all federal agencies a 5 Cardinal Rules of Lending Money to Friends and Family 02/16/2016 07:00pm • It's a touchy subject, and discussing money matters with friends and family is usually in poor taste. However, there may come a time when somebody close to you needs financial assistance and asks for your help. Whether that someone needs to take care of this month's bills or pay off a creditor quick 10 Colleges That Attract the Most Transfer Students 02/15/2016 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: Virginia's Jim Gilmore is still running for president, for now 02/12/2016 02:20pm • UPDATE: Roughly two hours after this story was published, Jim Gilmore announced he was ending his campaign for the White House. Read the latest about his decision here. EARLIER: WASHINGTON — Chris Christie has returned to New Jersey. Carly Fiorina is out. No more Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee New culinary team looks to revive historic restaurant near Mount Vernon 02/12/2016 07:00am • After years in various aspects of the food business, Andrew Holden wasn’t looking to open a restaurant — he far preferred the predictability and profitability of his catering business, The Joy of Eating. But as he looked for a kitchen to base that business out of, he came upon Cedar Knoll, a How to Prioritize Saving for Retirement 02/11/2016 07:00pm • Saving for retirement involves several levels of financial planning. You need to get and stay out of medical, credit card and other types of debt. And you must resolve to invest a part of your income on a regular basis. If you save in the right places, you might get some help from your employer or q Match Scholarships With 3 Popular College Majors 02/10/2016 07:00pm • February is here and we are almost halfway through the busiest part of the scholarship season. There are just about seven weeks left until the biggest drop-off in scholarship opportunities, with more deadlines in March than any other month of the year. That might sound like a lot of time, especiall Want a mortgage? Borrow big; it's cheaper 02/10/2016 11:59am • WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates show no signs of heading higher. Indeed, with 10-year Treasury yields falling, long-term mortgage rates have been moving lower in recent weeks. And borrowers who already have a mortgage are moving to take advantage. The Mortgage Bankers Association says refinancing The Pros and Cons of Investing in a Vacation Home 02/09/2016 07:00pm • For the winter weary, February is the perfect month to head for the beach or slopes. And many vacationers have the same thought: "Gee, wouldn't it be great if we owned a place like this?" With improvements in the economy and housing market, the second home that seemed out of the question a few years What to Do When a Tax Refund Is Seized for Student Loans 02/09/2016 07:00pm • It's that time of year again -- tax time. While you may not look forward to the actual filing of your taxes, many consumers do look forward to getting that refund check. In fact, most start planning what they will do with that refund long before tax season.Whether you were planning on putting a down 25 Awesome Business Jobs for 2016 02/09/2016 07:00pm • Explore the best jobs in the business world.Business jobs run the gamut, from event planning to analyzing financial statements. So, which are the best? These business professions ranked highest among the U.S. News 2016 Best Jobs rankings. They balance high pay with low stress and great growth potent Super Bowl 50 advertising winners and losers 02/07/2016 10:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 — and there were clear winners and losers off the field, too. Advertisers pulled out all the stops to woo the 114 million-plus viewers during the Big Game. With 30-second ads costing up $5 million, it's a h