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The Best Business Jobs 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Taking care of business From the person who greets clients in the lobby to the executive who oversees all operations, it takes many kinds of professionals to make a company successful. The corporate world features career opportunities for workers of all skill sets and education levels. Learn more ab How to Cope With a Market Peak 09/03/2018 08:00pm • U.S. stocks danced around new highs in late August, a relief for investors after months below the record set in January. But by any standard the bull market is long in the tooth, and a big pullback would not be surprising. So, for millions of investors, the question is what is the smart strategy whe Financial Pros Reveal the Worst Advice They See Online 08/29/2018 08:00pm • The internet is home to lots of bad financial advice, from outdated tips given on forums to ill-conceived strategies parroted on blogs, Reddit and in chatrooms. 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For many politicians, e 6 Easy Steps to Take After Maxing Out Your Credit Card 08/27/2018 08:00pm • Gazing at the balance of your maxed-out credit card for the first time can be a terrible shock. I know because I've experienced that moment. It isn't pretty. But I survived it and got out of debt. And you can, too. Basically, you have two problems right now. First, you have credit card debt, and th Reverse Mortgage Alternatives 08/27/2018 08:00pm • When reviewing your retirement finances, finding that you're rich in home equity and low in cash flow may mean looking into reverse mortgages and their alternatives. Because every borrower may not be a fit for each loan type, it's critical to analyze all available financial options. 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John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance and later turned his rebellious streak into a 35-year political career that took him to Congress and the Republican presidential nomination, died Saturday after battling brain c Beyond the Credit Score: 9 Data Reports You Don't Know About 08/23/2018 08:00pm • In a world of big data, businesses have access to an overwhelming amount of information about consumers. From demographic information to debt to spending habits, virtually all aspects of our financial life is tracked. "Basically, everything is known about us," says Beau Henderson, CEO of financial f 7 Strategies to Financially Prepare for Your Fall Vacation 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Many Americans tend to slip into debt to pay for their vacations, whether they put an entire trip on credit or unexpectedly spent beyond their budget while traveling. 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