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Can Colombia Keep a Peace With Rebels? 05/16/2016 08:00pm • BOGOTA, Colombia -- In 2005, Duvan Ernesto Barato found himself broke and unemployed, living alone in the tropical plains of eastern Colombia, estranged from the wife and daughter he had abandoned years before. As the months wore on, Ernesto, a deserter from a right-wing paramilitary group linked to Baby names you're likely to find on the East Coast 05/16/2016 09:13am • The following has been provided by Graphiq and Mooseroots.com by Laura Woods Rich with history, the East Coast is characterized by a fast-paced lifestyle, true seasons and an appreciation for exciting, urban landscapes. Whether you call this part of the country home, or you simply dream of Baby names you're likely to find on the West Coast 05/16/2016 09:06am • The following has been provided by Graphiq and Mooseroots.com by Laura Woods Defined by varied landscapes and a laid-back culture, living on the West Coast is like no other. Give your child a permanent tie to the West by selecting a name that’s prevalent on that side of the country. I Working Beyond 65 Has Become a Reality 05/15/2016 08:00pm • When Americans think of retirement, 65 is often the magic number that pops up. That's probably because the age to enroll in Medicare is 65, and also because Social Security's full retirement age was previously 65. Unfortunately, that age is etched in people's minds, even as the Social Security age More households reconsidering how they use the Internet 05/15/2016 08:59am • WASHINGTON — As more Americans are being affected by cyberattacks and security breaches, many are starting to change how they're using the Internet in order to stay safe. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) found that nearly half of all American Internet-conne Study: Delaying Retirement Might Help You Live Longer 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Delaying retirement has many financial benefits. You can tuck away some of your continued earnings for the future and give your existing savings more time to compound. Social Security payments also increase for those who sign up at an older age. A new study from Oregon State University found that r 10 Solutions to Your Retirement Fund Shortfall 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Millennials may have plenty of time to put money aside for retirement, but the clock is ticking for those in their 40s and 50s. Fortunately, there are many options to make up for lost time, although some may require making sacrifices or adjusting plans. "All is not lost, but your life may be a bit d Baby names with the biggest gains in 2015 05/12/2016 09:43am • The following has been provided by Graphiq and Mooseroots.com By Kati Perry Baby names wax and wane in their popularity, affected by everything from presidents to seasons, gradually sinking to obscurity or climbing charts until hitting their peak. As each year passes and trends change, wi Baby names with the biggest drops in 2015 05/12/2016 09:36am • By Kati Perry The following has been provided by Graphiq and Mooseroots.com Pushed and pulled by the ever-changing tastes of the American people, the popularity of a baby name sometimes soars — and sometimes plummets. Can you guess which names lost in 2015? Using highly anticipated d How to Use Self-Employment to Cut Your Taxes in Retirement 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Retirement isn't what it used to be. Today's retiree is as likely to be running a small business as he is to be playing golf. According to the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity, Americans between ages 55 and 64 were responsible for 25 percent of the new businesses formed in 2015. While some of thos 21 Fulfilling Ways to Pass Time in Retirement 05/10/2016 08:00pm • Many people hope retirement will be a period of leisure and relaxation. But for many retirees, this turns out not to be true. Although results are mixed, many studies show that retirees experience increased difficulty with mobility and daily activities and more illness within just a few years of re 3 Money Management Tips for Creative Professionals 05/10/2016 08:00pm • Budgeting and planning for unexpected expenses can be challenging for everyone, but creative professionals -- including independent photographers, artists, writers, stagehands, entertainers and others -- have some extra curveballs to cope with. Instead of drawing a salary, creative pros often piece Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect to Pay 05/08/2016 08:00pm • Medicare provides valuable health insurance to most older Americans. But it also comes with a complicated set of rules and sometimes significant out-of-pocket costs. Here's what you can expect to pay for Medicare in retirement. Premiums. Most retirees pay the standard Medicare Part B premium of $ Top 10 baby names of 2015 05/06/2016 08:15am • The top 10 baby names of 2015: ___ Girls 1. Emma 2. Olivia 3. Sophia 4. Ava 5. Isabella 6. Mia 7. Abigail 8. Emily 9. Charlotte 10. Harper ___ Boys 1. Noah 2. Liam 3. Mason 4. Jacob 5. William 6. Ethan 7. James 8. Alexander 9. Mich Emma and Noah continue to be tops for baby names 05/06/2016 08:14am • WASHINGTON (AP) — On baby names, at least, divided Americans can generally agree: Emma and Noah are tops. And don't name your child Isis. For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah top the annual list of top baby names, according to the Social Security Administration. That's the third year