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Egypt's Crackdown on Dissent Moves Into Classrooms, Libraries 04/02/2017 08:00pm • CAIRO -- For years, leading Egyptian human rights lawyer Gamal Eid had a dream: to open libraries in the capital's slums. So when mass protests ousted long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak in 2011, Eid gathered the books he'd been collecting and, with the help of donations and a prestigious internationa 6 Tips to Quickly File Your Taxes Before April's Deadline 04/02/2017 08:00pm • The tax deadline is April 18 this year, and it's right around the corner. That means that you only have a few days left to file your taxes. If you haven't filed yet, what are you waiting for? Last tax season, about 75 percent of taxpayers received a tax refund, with the average refund close to $2,8 5 New Taxes to Watch Out for in Retirement 04/02/2017 08:00pm • Once you retire, you will probably have less money coming in than you did while you were working. Some people even drop into a lower tax bracket when they retire. There are also a variety of tax breaks specifically for older people. However, several new types of taxes might come up in retirement. He 13 States Without Pension or Social Security Taxes 04/02/2017 08:00pm • Reduce your retirement tax bills.Retirees can help their savings last longer by moving to a place with lower taxes. These 13 states don't tax Social Security or pension income. However, they have very different property and sales tax rates, which should also be taken into consideration, according to Survey: Retiring at 65 becoming less common 03/31/2017 11:10am • WASHINGTON — The notion of retiring and starting a life of leisure at age 65 appears to be less of a reality for a growing number of Americans. A recent CareerBuilder survey found 30 percent of U.S. workers age 60 and older don't expect to retire until they are at least 70 years old. Another 2 How Artificial Intelligence Could Change the Face of Senior Health Care 03/30/2017 08:00pm • Artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Intelligent assistants such as iPhone's Siri and Amazon's Alexa are already mainstays in many households. They can answer questions, perform digital tasks and even operate other devices remotely. However, AI -- as artificial intellig How to Make the Most of Your Monthly Paycheck 03/30/2017 08:00pm • Most financial experts will tell you that in order to get ahead in life and your career, you need to save more money. That's true, but you can make even greater gains (and avoid a lot of the spending guilt) by making more money. If you're going to keep up with 3 percent average inflation and all of The Latest: Flynn discussing immunity with intel committees 03/30/2017 07:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate intelligence committee's hearing on Russian interference in last year's presidential election (all times local): 7:35 p.m. Michael Flynn's attorney says the former national security adviser is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committe White House operating on 4 burners 03/30/2017 02:09pm • Heading toward April, the Trump administration was operating on several fronts, following the withdrawal of Republican-led legislation revising health care law. The Office of Management and Budget underscored the White House desire to re-organize the federal government. It issued 119 pages of gui Leftist gains edge ahead of tense Ecuador presidential vote 03/30/2017 12:42pm • QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador until recently looked like the next domino to fall in a right-wing resurgence in Latin America. Trapped in recession and disgusted by corruption scandals, voters seemed poised to kick out the leftists who have ruled for a decade and hand power to conservative banker G Pelosi backs Trump administration on debt ceiling increase 03/30/2017 12:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi says she supports the Trump administration's request to increase the government's borrowing limit. The increase was requested by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in two letters to Congress earlier this month. Pelosi said she and fellow Democrats w Your Paycheck Tells the Tax Tale 03/29/2017 08:00pm • It's that time of year again. If you have not already submitted them, you will soon be up against the clock to get your taxes completed. While unraveling the mysteries of the tax code is an endeavor best saved for CPAs, there are certain aspects of taxes that are important to understand. Taking a c 10 Tips to Help Your Marriage Survive Retirement 03/29/2017 08:00pm • While you may view retirement as a long-anticipated emancipation from the work world, it is also a period of considerable change and adjustment. If you are married, some of the most profound changes will take place within the context of your relationship with your spouse. For some couples, the fact 10 Benefits of an Early Bedtime for Your Child 03/29/2017 08:00pm • Many of your child's sleep struggles may be significantly lessened by one new habit: an early bedtime. I often talk to parents whose children struggle with waking up at night, early rising and resisting getting in bed as well as going to sleep. One of the most consistent issues that we need to addr 4 Mistakes Bond Investors Should Avoid When Rates Rise 03/29/2017 08:00pm • A strengthening economy typically means more jobs and moderate adjustments to the inflation rate but it also opens the door to something else: rising interest rates. Following a 0.25 percent rate hike in December 2016, the Federal Reserve recently announced another rate increase, moving the key bor