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When You Should (and Shouldn't) Worry If Your Tax Refund Is Delayed 04/04/2018 08:00pm • The income tax filing deadline is just around the corner, but many taxpayers decided not to wait until the last minute to file. Those who opted against procrastination and are entitled to a refund may have already received it. But for those anxiously awaiting a check in the mail or a sum deposited 5 Ways to Retire on Less Money 04/04/2018 08:00pm • It can be a problem for some retirees to live on a fixed income. One potential solution is to lower your expenses. No one wants to surrender the things they enjoy -- whether it's a sports activity, a trip to the mall or a warm home in winter -- but sometimes we can achieve our objectives by going a 8 Factors Retirees Should Consider Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage 04/02/2018 08:00pm • During your retirement years, the list of expenses you'll face can be daunting. For those who have paid off their home or only have a small mortgage, a reverse mortgage may be a way to help cover retirement expenses. A reverse mortgage allows you to borrow against the equity you've built up in your 10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Maximizing MedicareMedicare pays for much of the cost of hospital stays and doctor's office visits for beneficiaries eligible for Medicare. This government health insurance program has also more recently added preventive care to its covered services. Here's how to make the most of your Medicare bene 6 Lessons From the First Year of Retirement 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Once you get through the first year of retirement, you probably think you can coast for the next 30 years. That's not necessarily true. This is not the time to get comfortable. Things are never that simple in retirement. As you head into year two, it's the perfect time to assess what you're doing r 4 Tips to Weather Market Volatility 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Market volatility returned in March, an unsettling development for investors hoping that February's correction would prove to be a short-term interruption for the bull market. During the week of March 19, U.S. equities fell the most over a one-week period since early 2016. Despite the largest one-da How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401(k)? 03/28/2018 08:00pm • When you open a 401(k) you need to decide how much to save. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, there are a few general rules of thumb to follow when figuring out how much money to stash away in your account. Here are some ways to determine the amount to save for retirement: 1. Take a Don't Let Your Parents Destroy Your Credit 03/28/2018 08:00pm • For many parents, committing identity fraud against their child starts innocently enough. Oftentimes, the parents' credit scores are low or their financial accounts aren't in good standing, so they decide to open a credit card, rent an apartment or start a utility account using their child's inform Twitter Inc (TWTR) Has the Most to Lose from Data Crackdown 03/27/2018 08:00pm • While Facebook, Inc. ( FB) has been at the center of a media storm over data security and a potential regulatory crackdown on social media companies, some analysts say that Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) may have the most to lose from a new wave of data legislation. Facebook stock has tumbled 16.2 percen 7 Ways MBA Programs Work to Make Investment Pay Off 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Prospective MBA students tend to be ambitious, in need of specific skills and motivated by a purpose beyond making money. It's more possible than ever to find a program that meets those needs in today's business school climate, where demand for the traditional two-year program, a daunting investmen How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for College 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. For instance, at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, a large public institution, admissions officers aren't able to interview undergraduate Medicare Enrollment Deadlines You Shouldn't Miss 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Most people become eligible for Medicare during the months around their 65th birthday. If you don't sign up for Medicare during this initial enrollment period, you could be charged a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Medicare. Here's a look at when you need to sign up for Medicare and 5 Retirement Fees You Should Never Pay 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Retirement benefits often have complicated rules, and it's easy to trigger fees. However, those who carefully follow the rules will be able to accumulate a bigger retirement account balance and get more money from Social Security. Here are some retirement penalties you can avoid with careful plannin Commentary: Populism Is the Opium of the People 03/26/2018 08:00pm • The Italian elections this month produced a clear winner: populism. The two populist parties, the Five Star Movement and the League, garnered just a hair more than half of the vote. Even though the League has said it likely wouldn't form a coalition government with the Five Star Movement, (and vice- How to Grow a Portfolio With Green Bonds 03/26/2018 08:00pm • In the bond investment biosphere, the word "green" conjures images of raking in the dough. But for those intent on turning over the soil as well as turning a profit, or profiting the environment at large, green bonds have literally grown into an investment of choice. "Many types of green projects ha