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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 3 Things You May Not Know About Online MBAs 01/18/2018 07:00pm • Online MBA programs continue to expand in the graduate management education marketplace. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council's Application Trends Survey Report, 47 percent of online MBA programs reported application growth in 2017. But some stereotypes persist regarding the kind o 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 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' Northam asks lawmakers to pass progressive agenda in address 01/15/2018 08:33pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Saying voters sent a clear message in last November's election, new Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is asking the Republican-backed General Assembly to pass a progressive agenda that includes expanding Medicaid, stricter gun regulations and protecting abortion rights. The Democ How to Get a Mortgage if You're Self-Employed 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Many self-employed workers earn a good living, but without a regular paycheck to depend on, these workers might have a harder time proving their income than those who receive a W-2. This makes it more difficult to obtain a mortgage, but buying a home with a mortgage is possible when you're self-emp Older Investors Can Learn a Lot From Millennials 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it can backfire for investors. Following the herd can be dangerous in a volatile market, where buying or selling in tandem with the crowd could seriously undercut your retirement portfolio. There is, however, a case to be made for taking cues from th Debt Repayment Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Repaying Loans 01/11/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to repaying debt, there are a few tips and tricks that will make your bills more affordable and your payments more effective. But first you're going to have to train your brain to make savvy debt payoff moves. "With any loan or debt, there's the mathematical answer and the psychologic Long & Foster turns 50. Coin flip decided whose name came first 01/11/2018 07:40am • WASHINGTON — Chantilly, Virginia-based Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., a two-man operation when it was founded in 1968, marks its 50th anniversary this year. Long & Foster was founded by two 30-somethings, P. Wesley “Wes" Foster Jr. and Henry “Hank” Long, with its first location Should Tax Reform Change How You Save for Retirement? 01/10/2018 07:00pm • It's the most sweeping tax reform enacted in decades, but don't expect the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to significantly change how you save for retirement. "I don't know that it fundamentally changes the advice we give," says David Brinkman, an investment relationship manager for Schneider Downs Wealth M The All-Inclusive Guide to Modified Endowment Contracts 01/10/2018 07:00pm • With stocks at record levels, many investors may worry prices are more likely to fall than to rise. 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