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11 Ways President Trump's Tax Plan Could Affect Americans 06/05/2016 08:00pm • Donald Trump's tax plan, explained.There are at least two schools of thought when it comes to Donald Trump's tax proposal. Some say the promised tax cuts would greatly stimulate the economy because people would have more money to spend and reinvest it into the country. Others say the lack of revenue The 4 Most Important Sources of Retirement Income 06/05/2016 08:00pm • While most workers depend on the wages they receive from a single job, many retirees have multiple sources of retirement income. People age 65 and older tend to receive most of their income from four sources, according to a recent report from the Social Security Administration. Here's a look at how Should You Use a Roth 401(k) or a Traditional 401(k)? 06/02/2016 08:00pm • As more employers are making the Roth 401(k) available to employees, many investors wonder if they should contribute to the after-tax option and how to best allocate their contributions. Traditional 401(k) plans aren't the only type of retirement plan that can have a Roth component; 403(b) and gover Police warn Va. residents of scammers pretending to be IRS 06/02/2016 05:00am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond police are warning residents of a scam involving people pretending to be IRS agents collecting overdue taxes. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/25CaHx4) police released a warning about the scam on Wednesday. Police say the scammers call, request Ways Parents and Counselors Can Help Students Earn Scholarships 06/01/2016 08:00pm • Finding and applying for scholarships while simultaneously completing high school coursework can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for the average 18 year old. Parental guidance and college counseling can not only help alleviate some of that stress but can also increase the likelihood of stud You're Retired! What Can Go Wrong? 05/31/2016 08:00pm • Many of us look ahead to retirement with rose-colored glasses, seeing ourselves walking along a tropical beach, riding across a verdant golf course or dining in a fancy restaurant. It's true, retirement can present us with the freedom to finally live the way we want, and offer us many opportunities Retirement Planning Decisions You Might Later Regret 05/30/2016 08:00pm • Many decisions you make during your career have a big impact on how comfortably you will be able to live in retirement. Something as simple as passing up a 401(k) match or failing to save even a little bit during your 20s can result in a significantly smaller retirement nest egg. Signing up for Soc Va. officials ID body found in barrel as suspect's grandmother 05/26/2016 04:20am • BEDFORD, Va. (AP) — Officials have identified a body found in a barrel at a Virginia home as the suspect's grandmother. WSET-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1TBu0vv) the medical examiner's office positively identified the body as Betty Wozniak. Wozniak is the grandmother of 47-year-old Robert Wozn How to Prepare for Longer TSA Lines This Summer 05/25/2016 08:00pm • It's no secret that outrageously long security lines are bringing fliers' frustration levels to a boil. With slow-moving security lines wreaking havoc on thousands of passengers' travel plans in recent weeks, coupled with the fast-approaching peak-season rush, the situation isn't looking good for s 11 great beach items to buy before your summer vacation 05/24/2016 08:00pm • Discover essential gadgets and gizmos to elevate your next trip. With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, one place that's sure to be busy is the beach. Whether you're planning to fill the gas tank and pack your trunk with fun items to make a road trip more enjoyable or you want to fly to a sunn Baby names that rocked the 1990s 05/21/2016 06:47am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and MooseRoots. by Laura Woods A decade known for neon, cassette tapes and hair scrunchies, the 1990s were filled with special memories. Pass the spirit of this magical decade on to your little boy or girl by choosing a name that was popula 5 Surprising Ways Natural Disasters Can Hurt Your Finances 05/19/2016 08:00pm • Josh Mabus and his wife, Mary, consider themselves lucky. In April of 2014, their house was struck by a tornado while they were at work and their kids were at school. No one was hurt, but it took 90 minutes for a panicked Mabus to get near his home -- trees littered the road -- to discover his house Vietnam's Contrasts Will Confront Obama 05/19/2016 08:00pm • When U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Vietnam, he'll witness a young country that presents many contradictions. The ruling Communist Party has cautiously allowed independent candidates to seek candidacies for seats in the National Assembly, the country's legislature. Yet those independent cand Explore Disability Discharges, Rehabilitation for Student Loans 05/17/2016 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger gets questions from curious readers daily. Some of them are too useful to other consumers to keep to ourselves. This week, we answer questions about disability discharges and student loan repayment penalties. Dear Student Loan Ranger: I understand that if I'm collecting Soci 6 Ways to Treat Yourself on a Budget 05/17/2016 08:00pm • The cost of self-careAmerican consumers justify a myriad of expenditures under the guise of personal care, from massages and spa treatments to meditation retreats, yoga and adult coloring books. The massage therapy industry alone raked in an estimated $8 billion to $10 billion in the U.S. in 2013, a