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How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft 01/25/2018 07:00pm • For cyber thieves, your personally identifiable information is as good as gold. Your name, email address, phone number, Social Security number, passwords and other information can allow criminals to wreak havoc on your financial accounts, medical records, credit health and even your job prospects. 4 Ways to Further Your Education in Retirement 01/24/2018 07:00pm • A couple of years ago I visited my sister in Jacksonville, Florida as part of my annual snowbird trip to find some sun and sand. When I arrived she told me that she and her husband would be busy one night while I was there. They were taking a course called "The 1960s and Vietnam" at the University o Latin America Reports the Most Positive Attitudes Toward LGBT People in Global Survey 01/22/2018 07:00pm • LIMA, Peru -- "Blood was squirting out of my chest," says Brithany Cervantes as she recalls being stabbed multiple times with a broken bottle for no other reason, she says, than being a transgender woman. "All that saved me was putting my hand over my heart. I could have died," adds Cervantes, as s It's Impossible to Invest in Bitcoin, Analyst Says 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Bitcoin investors are excited about the potential disruptive force that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology be in the global payments industry. Unfortunately, that disruptive potential doesn't necessarily make bitcoin a safe bet for long-term investors. According to Bernstein analyst Inigo F International Students: Get Jobs at U.S. Colleges 01/22/2018 07:00pm • From working as an usher at the music school's concert office to a barista at Starbucks, Swiss national Jacqueline Heinzelmann has taken full advantage of on-campus job opportunities at the University of Rochester in New York. She says while getting work can be tricky as an international student, w What Do Countries Teach About Terrorism 01/22/2018 07:00pm • In Europe the focus in the classroom is on case studies. In the U.S., educators emphasize statistics and data analysis. And in farther flung places such as Sri Lanka, which faced decades of civil war, the approach remains rooted in academic theory. Terrorist incidents may be declining worldwide, bu How Divorce Affects Investments 01/22/2018 07:00pm • It is sometimes said that while June is wedding season, January is divorce season. Perhaps it is too much togetherness during the holidays that might be the final straw, but the holiday spirit seems to have lost its magic by the time January rolls around. And whereas divorce has unfortunately becom 7 New Taxes Retirees Face 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Retirement taxes.Retirees are eligible for a variety of tax breaks that aren't available to younger people. However, there are also some new taxes that apply to retirees. Here's a look at some of the taxes that could crop up in retirement.Social Security taxes. Many people have to pay taxes on their Reduce Your 2017 Tax Bill With an IRA Contribution 01/21/2018 07:00pm • There's still time to reduce your 2017 tax bill. You can make a tax-deferred individual retirement account contribution that can be applied to your 2017 tax return any time before April 17, 2018. Here's how to take advantage of this tax break for IRA participants. Max out your IRA. You can defer Government shuts down after last-minute talks and Senate vote fail 01/20/2018 12:02am • WASHINGTON — The federal government shutdown was officially underway as the clock struck midnight Friday. Hours of failed negotiating were followed by a failed 11th-hour effort to vote on a temporary funding bill. Supporters lacked the 60 votes needed to end debate on the bill, which would have 12 Terms You Need to Know to Get Out of Debt and Clean Up Your Credit 01/18/2018 07:00pm • One in four adults say they plan to pay down debt this year, according to the 2018 Fidelity Investments New Year's Resolutions Study. As a first step, they may want to acquaint themselves with the financial terms surrounding debt and credit. Failure to do so could diminish their chances of success. How to Get a Jump-Start on Filing Your Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • This year, the Internal Revenue Service will kick off tax season and start accepting 2017 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29. 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 Here's What to Know About Filing Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • Before filing taxes, it's essential to know basic tax terms, concepts and best practices. Understanding these key elements can reduce your tax bill -- or score you the largest tax refund -- and ensure that you dodge any failure-to-file or late-payment penalties and fees. Whether it's your first time How to Solidify Your Retirement Fund 01/18/2018 07:00pm • The traditional three-legged retirement stool -- consisting of pensions, personal savings and Social Security benefits -- is looking wobblier than ever. Defined benefit pension plans, which have been disappearing for some time, are now on the verge of extinction. Just 8 percent of private employers Woman forced out of Baltimore hospital was denied care, mother says 01/18/2018 06:59pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — The mother of a mentally ill woman who was left outside a Baltimore hospital on a frigid night wearing only a flimsy gown and socks asserted she was denied care by medical professionals and left to face life-threatening conditions on the street. Cheryl Chandler said she was onl