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4 Smart Investment Moves for Near-Retirees in a Volatile Market 12/13/2018 07:00pm • The market giveth but it can also taketh away when volatility comes calling. After peaking in October 2018, a yo-yo effect has taken hold in the market characterized by sharp up and down price movements. Volatility may cause investors to rethink their portfolios, particularly baby boomers nearing re Best IRA Account Providers 12/12/2018 07:00pm • If you don't have access to a 401(k) retirement account through your workplace, the next best thing may be an IRA. Standing for Individual Retirement Arrangement, an IRA is a tax-advantaged account that lets you put money aside for the future. But while opening an IRA can be a smart financial deci Commentary: Emmanuel Macron's Mistake Was Not Consulting With the Public 12/06/2018 07:00pm • Energy transitions are about people. The protests happening in France send that signal loud and clear. If green policies are seen to be unjust or to be worsening inequality they will not be accepted, regardless of a government's good intentions. The government of President Emmanuel Macron violated t How to Survive an Insurance Elimination Period 11/28/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining adequate insurance coverage is just the first step toward surviving a financial or health emergency. Here's why: Depending on the type of insurance you need to tap and the way your policy is structured, you may wait several months before receiving a check from the insurer. During that t 14 money moves you will be thankful for 11/21/2018 07:00am • Keep your financial goals on track by tackling these tasks. November is a time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season. It's also the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year, take action to improve your financial situation and work towar Deciding Between a Roth vs. Traditional IRA 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to boost your retirement savings, it's a wise idea to open an individual retirement account, commonly known as an IRA. Though similar to 401(k) plans found in the workplace, an IRA can give workers more investment options and greater control over how their assets are managed. In 20 New 401(k) and IRA limits for 2019 11/13/2018 08:00am • Retirement savers will be able to contribute $500 more to 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts in 2019. Workers with slightly higher incomes will also qualify to contribute to Roth IRAs and claim the retirement saver's tax credit. Here's how the retirement account rules will change in 2019. 3 reasons investors shouldn't leave the old 401(k) behind 11/12/2018 08:00am • Many workers leave a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan behind after switching jobs for one of two reasons: they didn't know what to do with the account or they never got around to calling the plan provider to have the funds rolled over into an individual retirement account. For individuals in industr How to Choose the Best Investments for a Self-Directed IRA 11/08/2018 07:00pm • There's no denying the importance of diversification in your portfolio. A well-balanced mix of investments is critical for managing risk and riding waves of market volatility. While the typical investor may turn to a mix of stocks, mutual funds and bonds for diversification, others may seek to broa 11 Ways to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Keep your 10 percent.Distributions from individual retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 typically trigger a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. However, the IRA withdrawal rules contain several exceptions to the penalty if you meet certain circumstances or spend the money on specific purchases. He How to Prepare for the Surprising Costs of Motherhood 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Even as women have been increasingly preparing themselves for life in the workforce, their levels of participation in it has plateaued over the past couple of decades. A recent study -- a working paper (meaning it has yet to be published in a peer-reviewed journal) from a group of economics professo Prince George's firefighter placed on leave after arson arrest 11/03/2018 01:10pm • WASHINGTON — A firefighter with the Prince George's County Fire Department was arrested and charged with arson in Pennsylvania on Friday. Medic Lt. Sean Christopher Roth, 39, was jailed in York County, Pennsylvania and charged with three felonies relating to an arson that took place on August 7 Tax Moves to Consider Before 2019 11/01/2018 08:00pm • With the end of the year fast approaching, you may already be contemplating how to prep for tax time and get the most out of the changes introduced with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. With adjusted credits, exemptions and tax brackets, now is an ideal time to look at your finances and take crucial Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper? 10/30/2018 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It’s Halloween and the Grim Tax Reaper lurks in the shadows patiently waiting to collect his due! Beware of the 2018 tax rule changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that may bring unexpected tricks to the unprepared. There’s still time before year-end to utilize a f Why You Haven't Saved Enough for Retirement: 5 Excuses Financial Planners Hear 10/29/2018 08:00pm • While everyone knows it's important to save for retirement, not everyone heeds that well-worn advice. Data suggests that many Americans have saved little or nothing for their golden years. In fact, Northwestern Mutual's 2018 Planning & Progress Study, which surveyed 2,003 adults, found that 21 p