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8 Top Travel Resolutions for 2018 01/04/2018 07:00pm • Self-improvement is often cited as the main reason Americans make resolutions at the start of the each calendar year. For travelers seeking new experiences, resolutions often include pursuing more meaningful and immersive activities while crisscrossing the globe. Visiting remote villages, castle-ho Why You Should File Your Taxes ASAP 01/04/2018 07:00pm • During the first five months of 2017, more than 100,000 people received unwelcome news: Someone else had filed a tax return using their name and Social Security number. Fraudulent tax returns have been declining in recent years thanks to enhanced security measures deployed by the government. "They a Will We Say Goodbye to Cash in 2018? 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Cash isn't always the most convenient way to pay for your everyday expenses. Today, options ranging from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to mobile payment systems like Apple Pay mean it's possible to forego cash for most transactions. However, it remains to be seen whether 2018 will be the year in wh Why Facebook Inc (FB) Is One of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2018 01/02/2018 07:00pm • If you missed out on Facebook Inc (Nasdaq: FB) and its soaring share price in 2017 -- the stock jumped 53 percent last year -- don't be too hard on yourself. In fact, you should be optimistic: Facebook is still one of the best stocks to buy for 2018, despite its massive run. FB was one of just seve New laws in Md. and Va. took effect with the New Year 12/29/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON — It's a new year and if you live in Maryland or Virginia, you should be prepared for some new rules. While most laws in both states take effect in either July or October, there are handful of new laws that kicked in Jan. 1. Here's a brief look at some of them. Maryland Smoke detec Advocates Fear Trump's Rhetoric Harms Kids From Immigrant Families 12/28/2017 07:00pm • The question, from one of the girls in teacher Cindy Herrera's fourth grade class at Dolores Mission School in East Los Angeles, was direct, plaintive -- and heart-rending. "Why does Trump hate Mexicans?" Sylvia asked. (Sylvia is a pseudonym. U.S. News is not identifying the girl by her real name to Will Tax Reform Usher In Another Market Rally? 12/26/2017 07:00pm • Even before Republicans in the House and Senate rushed through the tax reform bill before President Donald Trump's Christmas deadline, the stock market raced to a succession of new all-time highs. Clearly, lower corporate taxes is good for business and, ultimately, shareholders. Since the House of R Brexit Talks May Rattle the Stability along the Irish Border 12/25/2017 07:00pm • DUBLIN -- The boundary between the Republic of Ireland and British-ruled Northern Ireland is both random and elusive. Created in 1922, when the island was divided between a newly independent south and a British-ruled northeast, the border follows ancient county boundaries rather than any geographica How to Kick-Start Your Retirement Savings in 2018 12/21/2017 07:00pm • It doesn't matter whether you're 20 or 60. You need to be saving for retirement. If that's something that's been on the back burner, make 2018 the year you focus on preparing for your future. "Don't feel bad about being behind," says Andrea Coombes, investing and retirement specialist for personal f Retire Based on a Dollar Amount, Not an Age 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Investors often save for their golden years with a retirement age in mind as their goal -- 65 or maybe 68 if they really like their job. This age goal was appropriate when would-be retirees had to wait until they were eligible for a pension. Now that Americans are increasingly responsible for finan How the Tax Plan Affects Investments 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Congressional approval of a sweeping tax bill provided President Donald Trump with his first significant legislative victory. According to Trump, "this is going to be one of the great gifts to the middle income people of this country that they've ever gotten for Christmas." Senate Minority Leader C 5 Ways to Uncover the Hidden Job Market 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Some refer to jobs that are not posted as the "hidden job market." These are opportunities that are not widely advertised on a company's website or social media. So how can you find such openings if they're not readily available? It takes some work but could be well worth your while since the major 9 Financial Resolutions for Pre-Retirees 12/20/2017 07:00pm • If you will be retiring in the next few years, you can consider yourself a pre-retiree. Those who plan to retire in the next five years need to start preparing their finances for the transition. Here are some of the New Year's resolutions pre-retirees should make this year to get ready for retireme Jobs and Skills With a Bright Future 12/20/2017 07:00pm • As you close out the holidays and begin thinking about a new year and potentially a new job, these are jobs and skills you may want to research and invest in to secure a bright future. LinkedIn's 2017 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report analyzed five years' worth of LinkedIn data to identify the jobs and ski 7 Ways to Find Part-Time Work in Retirement 12/19/2017 07:00pm • There are many reasons to keep working after retirement. Of course, there's the money. But beyond that, it's something that gets you out of bed in the morning -- a place to go, a schedule to keep and a routine to anchor your life. You may also want the social interaction you find at work, and perha