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5 Ways to Avoid Unnecessary Fees When Traveling Abroad 01/29/2017 07:00pm • Dodging unanticipated travel fees while exploring far-flung corners of the globe can be a challenge for seasoned and inexperienced travelers alike. From sky-high ATM and foreign transaction fees to pricey international data roaming plans, it's easy to feel the pinch while traveling abroad. And let's How to Cope With Student Loan Debt in Retirement 01/29/2017 07:00pm • More seniors are carrying student loan debt into their retirement years. The number of people age 60 and older with outstanding student loans has quadrupled over the past 10 years from 700,000 in 2005 to 2.8 million in 2015, according to a recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Area politicans critical of refugee ban 01/29/2017 03:22pm • WASHINGTON ��� Area elected officials are��critical of Friday's White House executive order��that restricts��refugees from entering��the country and blocks entry��for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries. One of those affected by President Trump's executive��order is a 5-year-old Mary 4 Dangers of Cheating Services for Online Courses 01/26/2017 07:00pm • I remember a middle school history teacher stepping out of my classroom during an exam. It remained quiet for the first minute. But before long, students began peaking at crib notes, glancing at each other's tests and eventually whispering back and forth. It's human nature. It's not difficult to im Will Your Heirs End Up in Probate Court? 01/26/2017 07:00pm • For many people, probate court seems like something to be avoided at all costs. It brings to mind images of an estate bogged down in the legal system while heirs wait for assets to be released. However, probate court doesn't have to be the nightmare experience you imagine. Donna Barwick, senior fid Tax scams and how to fight them 01/26/2017 06:49am • Q: What tax scams should I be watching out for this year? A: Many in the cybersecurity business refer to tax season as ���Christmas for Criminals,��� because of the amount of sensitive personal information that will be in circulation. The IRS reported a nearly 400 percent surge in phishing and 7 Ways to Avoid Becoming an Elder Orphan 01/25/2017 07:00pm • The number of senior citizens who are single, isolated and who lack a support system to help them deal with health issues and day-to-day living activities has been increasing, prompting the geriatric care industry to coin the term "elder orphan." Many factors contribute to the increase in elder orph 7 best tools for organizing your financial life 01/25/2017 09:00am • Organizing your finances can seem like a huge commitment -- especially when you're juggling multiple priorities, like saving, investing and paying down debt. But managing your finances doesn't have to be a full-time job, especially if you employ some easy-to-use tools to help you streamline your fin An Affordable Coastal Retirement in Puerto Vallarta 01/24/2017 07:00pm • Today's strong dollar has created many tempting opportunities to purchase property around the world, including in Mexico. The dollar's buying power south of the border has increased significantly since 2008, so it feels like property in Mexico is on sale. Even in those expat areas where real estate What Investors Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Lending 01/24/2017 07:00pm • At a time when more institutional lenders are dominating peer-to-peer lending, it's important for everyday investors to understand how they are investing. "Investor performance is coming down for peer-to-peer loans because there's a growing number of charge-offs where a bank or a lender can't colle How to Safely Spend Your Nest Egg 01/23/2017 07:00pm • A new challenge emerges once you've hit the golden age of retirement. As retirees shift from being income producers to asset spenders, how they draw down their retirement assets matters. With life expectancies increasing and medical costs soaring, it can be difficult to know how much to take out on 6 Social Security Calculators That Can Help You Decide When to Claim 01/22/2017 07:00pm • One of the most important retirement decisions you will make is when to sign up for Social Security. Several retirement calculators have been developed to help you determine the optimal age to start Social Security payments. But these calculators often produce varying results for the same scenario Ready, set, file: 5 reasons to get a head start on your tax return 01/22/2017 07:00pm • Tax season is in full swing, and it's time to start thinking about filing your taxes and getting the most out of your return and your tax refund. Although the Internal Revenue Service officially begins accepting e-filed returns on Jan. 23, you can get a jump-start on your taxes and get closer to you Trump sworn in as 45th president as thousands watch from National Mall 01/20/2017 11:59pm • WASHINGTON ��� President Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 45th president of the United States at noon Friday as a stage full of dignitaries gathered on the West Front of the Capitol and thousands of people crowded on the National Mall to watch the ceremony. Trump's inaugural address desc 4 Financial Fears About Retirement, And How to Overcome Them 01/19/2017 07:00pm • Saving for retirement is inevitably a guessing game. No one knows how long they will live or how healthy they will stay, which means no one knows just how much to save. Because of all these future unknowns, it's not uncommon to develop a healthy -- for the most part -- fear about retirement. Whether