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Dangerous days lie ahead after US-Russian rift 04/17/2017 05:06am • WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has delivered an unmistakably harsh message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling that a brief period of détente is over and that difficult days lie ahead. On April 11, three senior White House officials, diplomatically, called Putin a liar while Wall Street Gives Trump's First 100 Days a Passing Grade 04/16/2017 08:00pm • The first 100 days of a presidential administration has long been considered a benchmark for presidential performance. And as the Trump White House approaches the 100-day point, Wall Street is giving passing grades to the populist president. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is up nearly 6 percen From Form ADV to the U4: Financial Advisor Disclosures to Know 04/16/2017 08:00pm • Would you want to know if your financial advisor was a criminal? What about if they'd ripped off another client? Or if they've been incentivized to sell you products that aren't in your best interest? Of course you would. And that's why financial advisor disclosures came into being -- and why you s 3 Reasons Not to Fear Retirement 04/16/2017 08:00pm • Many people are scared of retirement and worry about what life will be like without a paycheck. Preparing for retirement can at times seem like a daunting task. But there is nothing mysterious about saving for the future. If you've managed to find and keep a job, get married and raise a couple of k 4 Things to Eliminate From Your Life for a Happy Retirement 04/12/2017 08:00pm • Many retirement articles have been written about all the wonderful things you can do with the free time you will have after you retire. Once you leave work, you'll have more time to travel, volunteer, take courses, play golf, enjoy hobbies and so much more. The possibilities seem endless. All of th Creating a fearless financial plan for retirement 04/12/2017 06:18am • WASHINGTON — Many couples know how challenging retirement planning can be. Some partners disengage, unwilling to even address the topic. Or the discussion begins with the best of intentions but, for a variety of reasons, deteriorates into conflict around other money issues. Others have never ta How to Open a Roth IRA 04/10/2017 08:00pm • Knowing how much you should save for retirement is a task unto itself, but whatever that number is, one thing's for certain: the sooner you start saving, the better. Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, are frequently used vehicles people can use to build their nest egg. This article focuses sp What to Consider Before You Leave a Salaried Job to Work for Yourself 04/10/2017 08:00pm • The idea of being your own boss may sound wonderful, but self-employment has its financial challenges. If you're thinking of leaving a full-time salaried position to work for yourself, good for you -- but if you really want this experience to be good for you, you'll want to think about these seven United Airlines (UAL) Stock Down as Passenger Removal Video Goes Viral 04/10/2017 08:00pm • United Continental Holdings (ticker: UAL) shares shed more than 4 percent in early Tuesday trading after a video of a passenger being forcibly removed from a plane went viral around the globe on Monday. The incident occurred in Chicago on Sunday night when United was unable to find volunteers to giv Growing Intolerance Threatens Open Debate in India's Universities 04/09/2017 08:00pm • By Aftab Alam Higher education in India is going through a critical phase. The country has witnessed tremendous growth in the sector since independence, and now has 750 universities, 35,000 colleges and 30 million of students. But none of its best institutions have managed to secure a place in the l Talking to Kids About Scary News 04/09/2017 08:00pm • These days, it seems like there's almost always something scary in the news -- whether it's happening at home or abroad. We hear about terrorist attacks, natural disasters and all sorts of heinous crimes. It can overwhelming for parents who don't want to frighten their children but wish to ensure th 7 Reasons to Work Part Time in Retirement 04/09/2017 08:00pm • The financial benefits of a part-time job in retirement are obvious. You bring in some extra income, which gives your savings more time to grow. But many retirees also continue to work for the mental stimulation and social perks. Here's a look at some of the benefits of getting a part-time job in r The Pros and Cons of Taking Social Security Early 04/09/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to taking Social Security plan distributions, you do have options. Up first is age 62 -- that's the earliest you can take money from your Social Security plan. If you cash out at 62, just know there are benefits and penalties for cashing in early on Social Security -- and the "cons" pr Data Doctors: Hiding from your internet service provider 04/07/2017 12:35am • Q: In light of the recent internet privacy legislation, will using a VPN keep my ISP from tracking what I do online? Legislation passed by Congress will essentially overturn a rule passed by the previous Federal Communications Commission chairman that would've required internet service providers How to Fix 6 College Funding Mishaps 04/06/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to college planning, all parents need to take a deep breath and exhale. It's difficult to budget for a major expense and help your child transition into adulthood at the same time. And the best laid plans rarely play out in the real world. Here's how to handle college funding when the