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The Time Might Be Right to Invest in Argentina 03/20/2017 08:00pm • Argentina has a rightly deserved reputation as a perennial economic basket case, but that doesn't mean the malaise will continue. Indeed, it seems things might be turning the corner, and some investors are starting to get excited. A recent report from Brown Brothers Harriman says there has been a "s Don't Panic: 6 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Procrastinators 03/20/2017 08:00pm • April 18 is right around the corner, so if you haven't filed your 2016 tax return, then you've officially entered procrastination territory. Here's the good news: It's not too late to get your taxes done -- or make arrangements to file them later. But if you delay too long, you could get slapped wit 11 Tips to Spring Clean Your Retirement Investments 03/20/2017 08:00pm • The arrival of spring triggers a sense of optimism, a fresh start and a time to sweep out the cobwebs. As you spring clean your house, don't forget about your finances. This is the perfect time to take stock, review and set new financial goals to keep you on the path to retirement. Too many people How to Bet Against Stocks 03/19/2017 08:00pm • Stocks are near their all-time highs, and despite gains since the election it's only natural to wonder if uncertainty in Washington or some overseas event could hammer the markets. "It would certainly be difficult to argue that the current equity markets are undervalued," says Robert R. Johnson, pre Choose the Right Contribution Rate for Your 401(k) 03/19/2017 08:00pm • There's really no getting around it -- choosing the optimal 401(k) contribution rate is serious business -- akin to laying the foundation of a new home, or planning a household budget before raising a family. Your 401(k) contribution rate -- the amount deducted from your check every pay period that 9 Ways to Avoid 401(k) Fees and Penalties 03/19/2017 08:00pm • Hidden costsSaving in a 401(k) plan allows you to qualify for tax breaks and employer contributions. However, in order to keep that money, you need to steer clear of 401(k) penalties. Here's how to avoid some common 401(k) fees and taxes.Avoid early withdrawals. If you withdraw money from your 401(k Pros and Cons of Taking a 401(k) Loan 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Borrowing from your 401(k) account might sound like a good idea if you need the cash to pay off debt, buy a car, go on vacation or fund a business startup. After all, if it's vested, it's your money, tax day may be years off and you're paying back yourself -- not some credit card firm or payday loa 4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Las Vegas Condo 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Although condo living may not be as common in Las Vegas as it is in other cities, more buyers are considering condos an attractive alternative to a single-family home. For first-time homebuyers, condos are more affordable. For people looking for a vacation home, condos offer low upkeep. And, smalle 5 Financial Lessons From Movies on Netflix 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Ready to curl up with a good film this weekend? How about one where money isn't necessarily the main character, but still plays a surprising supporting role? Here are some films in which money plays an important role. 1. "How to Steal a Million." With the words "a million" as part of the title, you Got Your First Credit Card? 5 Good Habits to Start Now 03/16/2017 08:00pm • If you have recently applied for your first credit card, this statistic might interest you: The average household with revolving credit card debt is carrying a balance of $6,885 and is paying $1,292 a year in interest, according to a recent NerdWallet.com study. Think about that. Every year, familie Tips for 'spring cleaning' your finances 03/16/2017 11:58am • WASHINGTON — I love the start of each season, especially spring. It symbolizes a new beginning to the year ahead, and what better time than spring to rejuvenate your own finances. Here are my spring cleaning tips to breathe new life into your personal finances. Rebalance your portfolio If Why 850 isn't really the perfect credit score 03/16/2017 11:00am • It's a myth that you have to have a perfect 850 credit score to get the best rates on loans and other financial products. If you aren't a member of the elusive "perfect credit score" club, don't sweat it. There isn't a single credit card or loan product that requires an 850 credit score. I Fellowships Can Reduce Graduate School Expenses 03/15/2017 08:00pm • The potential return on investment surfaces quickly these days in many conversations surrounding college degrees. Earning potential nudges aside the notion of knowledge for knowledge's sake, particularly with undergraduates running up an average of more than $37,000 in student loan debt . With that Why You Should Start Estate Planning in Your 20s 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Estate planning isn't only for the rich or the old. Even the young and broke need to be thinking about how their assets will be distributed in the event of a tragedy. "It doesn't have anything to do with net worth. It has everything to do with taking care of the people you love," says Meg Muldoon, a MBA Programs Help Students Change the World 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Sarah Millar spent her first years out of college doing stock market research for a New York City financial firm. In her spare time, she taught English as a second language and fostered homeless dogs. "I was getting a lot more fulfillment from those things," she says, "than from work." Hoping to cha