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Combating Suicide in Rural America 11/08/2017 07:00pm • Suicide rates have been climbing across the U.S., and the problem is most pronounced in rural America. Not only has research found that suicide rates are higher in these less populated areas -- even as urban areas are also seeing an uptick in suicide -- but rural suicide rates are rising faster as How Senior Couples Can Retire Without Drama 11/08/2017 07:00pm • You've clocked out of work for the final time and are heading home to your spouse. The kids have left the nest, which means it will be just the two of you. Sounds like the beginning of a second honeymoon, right? However, the reality can be much different. A 2017 report from the Pew Research Center Artificial Intelligence Poses New Issues for Countries' Militaries 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Artificial intelligence, or AI, seems to be everywhere. Home computers and smartphones now possess speech recognition. Social media platforms are able to tag and label faces and geographic locations. Companies are moving fast to develop vehicles with self-driving capabilities. This type of intellig 7 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Finding a new job will take longer than you want. You'll face ups and downs. Many job seekers say the biggest obstacle they face is staying motivated. One of the most difficult parts of job searching is overcoming the rejection that you will inevitably face. You will not be a fit for every job you 7 Things to Do Before You Retire in 2018 11/07/2017 07:00pm • If you plan to retire in 2018, now is the time to start planning for your transition into retirement. You will need to set up new health insurance, max out your workplace benefits while you still can and take last-minute steps to sure up your finances. Here are seven ways to make sure you're ready Know the Tax Implications of Eliminating Student Loans 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Federal student loan borrowers who cannot work due to an illness or injury may have their loans discharged due to total and permanent disability. Borrowers can qualify for this discharge in one of three ways: with doctor certification, Social Security benefits or certification from the Department of Buddhist Nationalism Reaches Beyond Myanmar 11/06/2017 07:00pm • As hundreds of thousands of Rohingya flee across the border from Myanmar to Bangladesh, stories of terror and suffering continue to mount: tales of torched villages and gang rape, of soldiers stabbing babies and cutting off heads. U.N. human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein has called the violenc How Much Can Family Relationships Contribute to Your Risk of Depression? 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Family of origin holds powerful sway over a child's development. That much is clear. In adulthood, relationships with a spouse or partner take center stage. That is also well-established. But a recent study reveals that the latter doesn't necessarily overtake and replace the former. Led by Iowa Stat Q&A: Greta Gerwig talks 'Lady Bird,' a modern coming-of-age masterpiece 11/05/2017 10:40pm • WASHINGTON -- While mainstream audiences flocked to the superhero blockbuster "Thor: Ragnarok" over the weekend, a 4-star indie arrived under the radar that is truly a sin to miss. "Lady Bird" marks the solo directorial debut of Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote and starred in Noah Baumbach's "Fran Year-End Retirement Planning Deadlines for 2017 11/05/2017 07:00pm • Contributing to a 401(k) plan can save you thousands of dollars on your 2017 tax return, but you need to meet the year-end contribution deadline. Retirees must take withdrawals from their 401(k)s and traditional IRAs before the end of the year to avoid a stiff tax penalty. Here's how to maximize th High School Safety Includes Protecting Teens' Data 11/05/2017 07:00pm • The Department of Education warned school districts last month of cybercriminals threatening violence and to release sensitive student records. Education data are becoming significant and valuable targets for hackers, says Rachael Stickland, co-founder and co-chair of the Parent Coalition for Studen 6 steps to a debt-free retirement 11/04/2017 08:00am • The temptation to borrow is ever-present in our society. But you can choose to be free of obligations to banks and lenders by being debt-free. Some retirees are completely debt-free as they enter their golden years. There's a unique comfort in paying off all your debts before you retire. Debt can Analysis: Trump's Twitter deactivation was a national security vulnerability 11/03/2017 04:29pm • WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's Twitter feed was deactivated Wednesday around 6:45 p.m. by a rogue employee of the company. It was restored after about 11 minutes.  The event created a staggering national security black hole. Here’s why. The deactivation was proof that use of an ins When Financially Successful Families Fall Off the Wagon 11/02/2017 08:00pm • There are many Americans who are barely scraping by financially. According to a 2017 Bankrate survey, nearly 60 percent of people can't come up with even $500 to cover an emergency expense. However, plenty of other households have good jobs and full bank accounts. These families may not be struggli Record Revenue Growth for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) stock traded higher by 1 percent on Thursday morning after the company reported a big fiscal second-quarter earnings beat and raised its full-year guidance. Despite Alibaba's massive size and position as the largest e-commerce company in China, Alibaba reporte