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Will Tax Reform Usher In Another Market Rally? 12/26/2017 07:00pm • Even before Republicans in the House and Senate rushed through the tax reform bill before President Donald Trump's Christmas deadline, the stock market raced to a succession of new all-time highs. Clearly, lower corporate taxes is good for business and, ultimately, shareholders. Since the House of R Brexit Talks May Rattle the Stability along the Irish Border 12/25/2017 07:00pm • DUBLIN -- The boundary between the Republic of Ireland and British-ruled Northern Ireland is both random and elusive. Created in 1922, when the island was divided between a newly independent south and a British-ruled northeast, the border follows ancient county boundaries rather than any geographica How to Kick-Start Your Retirement Savings in 2018 12/21/2017 07:00pm • It doesn't matter whether you're 20 or 60. You need to be saving for retirement. If that's something that's been on the back burner, make 2018 the year you focus on preparing for your future. "Don't feel bad about being behind," says Andrea Coombes, investing and retirement specialist for personal f Retire Based on a Dollar Amount, Not an Age 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Investors often save for their golden years with a retirement age in mind as their goal -- 65 or maybe 68 if they really like their job. This age goal was appropriate when would-be retirees had to wait until they were eligible for a pension. Now that Americans are increasingly responsible for finan How the Tax Plan Affects Investments 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Congressional approval of a sweeping tax bill provided President Donald Trump with his first significant legislative victory. According to Trump, "this is going to be one of the great gifts to the middle income people of this country that they've ever gotten for Christmas." Senate Minority Leader C 5 Ways to Uncover the Hidden Job Market 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Some refer to jobs that are not posted as the "hidden job market." These are opportunities that are not widely advertised on a company's website or social media. So how can you find such openings if they're not readily available? It takes some work but could be well worth your while since the major 9 Financial Resolutions for Pre-Retirees 12/20/2017 07:00pm • If you will be retiring in the next few years, you can consider yourself a pre-retiree. Those who plan to retire in the next five years need to start preparing their finances for the transition. Here are some of the New Year's resolutions pre-retirees should make this year to get ready for retireme Jobs and Skills With a Bright Future 12/20/2017 07:00pm • As you close out the holidays and begin thinking about a new year and potentially a new job, these are jobs and skills you may want to research and invest in to secure a bright future. LinkedIn's 2017 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report analyzed five years' worth of LinkedIn data to identify the jobs and ski 7 Ways to Find Part-Time Work in Retirement 12/19/2017 07:00pm • There are many reasons to keep working after retirement. Of course, there's the money. But beyond that, it's something that gets you out of bed in the morning -- a place to go, a schedule to keep and a routine to anchor your life. You may also want the social interaction you find at work, and perha The 8 most-enjoyable jobs for older workers The 8 most-enjoyable jobs for older workers 12/18/2017 07:07pm • Once age 62 rolls around, many workers are ready for a change. "A lot of people choose to leave the rat race and step out of this busy, busy life," says Ellen Miller, executive director of the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging and Community. For some people, that means retirement, bu 50 Ways to Save More on Travel in 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Crisscrossing the globe doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive.Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or an aspiring globetrotter who's resolved to travel more and pay less in the year ahead, chances are you can benefit from clever, creative and time-tested tips to trim vacation expenses. And why settle 8 Ways to Lower Your Stock Market Risk in Retirement 12/18/2017 07:00pm • One of the fundamentals of financial planning is determining the right mix of stocks and bonds in your retirement portfolio. Your ideal mix is based on several factors including your age, risk tolerance, life expectancy and retirement income needs. A basic rule of thumb is to subtract your age from Why You Shouldn't Bank on Delayed Retirement 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Delayed retirement is becoming the new normal for more Americans. In an April 2017 Gallup poll, 39 percent of Americans said they expected to retire after age 65, up from 35 percent a decade ago. Sixty-three percent of those polled said they planned to work part-time in retirement, while 11 percent Immigrant Kids Protective of Their Parents Face Anxiety, Substance Misuse 12/17/2017 07:00pm • At an age when most kids are preoccupied with video games, bicycling and playing with friends, David, 9, worries that his mom, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, will be picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. (David is a pseudonym. U.S. News is not identifying him by his Adults Can Help Teens Manage Academics During Trauma 12/17/2017 07:00pm • As 2017 comes to a close, many teens are feeling the effects of devastating events, including school shootings, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. "They are bombarded constantly, and they are very connected to it," says David Head, director of mental health and wellness for Communities In Scho
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