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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Said to Face Multibillion-Dollar Tax Bill in Ireland 08/29/2016 08:00pm • Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL), the world's most valuable public company, will have to pay 13 billion euros ($14.6 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, the European Commission ruled, because the technology giant had been receiving illegal state aid in the form of a lower tax rate. The ruling Tuesday follow Learning to Improve the World 08/29/2016 08:00pm • It is necessary and urgent that teachers prepare students to understand the world in which they live, in all its complexity, to recognize the way in which global and local affairs are intertwined, to understand globalization and its consequences, including global risks, and to have the skills and t Passes for new Smithsonian museum opening weekend gone in minutes 08/27/2016 09:12pm • WASHINGTON ��� Free timed entry passes��to the opening weekend for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture quickly disappeared after they became available Saturday morning ��� leading some frustrated pass-seekers to vent on social media. A limited amount of passe Metro: 'Plans were in place to mitigate' officer accused of supporting ISIS 08/26/2016 01:16pm • WASHINGTON ��� Law enforcement officials had plans to ���quickly��� mitigate a potential threat from a Metro Transit Police Officer accused of attempting to send gift cards to the Islamic State group if he had decided to launch an attack on his own, Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik said Thursda Will the Election Affect Social Security? 08/25/2016 08:00pm • More than a decade ago, George W. Bush made waves with his plan to allow younger workers to save a portion of their Social Security money in personal retirement accounts. The proposal was decried by some as an attack on the system, and then-President Bush's approval rating sank as he toured the cou How to Prepare for a Remote Career 08/24/2016 08:00pm • When you get a job in a new city, you research places to live and other key items before making the move. You typically do some research when you get a new job in your own city, observing the corporate culture during the interview stage and gathering information about dress code and other expectati D.C. area residents want balanced budget from next president, but no spending cuts 08/24/2016 04:25am • WASHINGTON ��� As a new president moves into the White House next year, residents in the Washington area want the next occupant to focus on the balancing the federal budget. About two in 10��who responded to a Charles Schwab survey shared that view. Tax reform and the unemployment rate were the s Weigh the Pros, Cons of Attending a Women's College in the 21st Century 08/23/2016 08:00pm • When looking at schools, Kelly Alexander loved everything about Wellesley College -- the faculty, campus, small classes and more -- but she was apprehensive about one thing. "I kept saying to people, 'I just wish there were boys there,'" she says. But now, four years later, the 22-year-old recent gr 7 Ways to Invest With a Theme In Mind 08/23/2016 08:00pm • Forget the investing style of your parents and grandparents. As times have changed, so have attitudes. Thematic investing is trending upward as more millennials and everyday investors look to change up their portfolio. "It's a paradigm shift," says Peter Krull, president of Krull & Co., a social When a Collector Calls About a Debt You (Possibly) Don't Owe 08/22/2016 08:00pm • Getting a call from a debt collector is always worrying. But it's even more unsettling when the collector is calling about a bill you don't remember owing. Is it a loan that you forgot exists? Did the collector mix you up with someone else? Is it a scam? Here's how to clear up the confusion. 1. Ask 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Financial Advisor 08/22/2016 08:00pm • Know when you need professional help.Many Americans attempt to navigate the complex world of investing and retirement planning on their own, when guidance from a qualified financial advisor could make a world of difference. If you need surgery, would you do it yourself? It's the same with your finan How Rio unraveled the big Olympic lie 08/22/2016 01:34am • WASHINGTON ��� A��sellout crowd of 78,000 Brazilians erupted on Saturday as their singular star, Neymar, tucked home the game-winning penalty kick in the men's soccer gold-medal match in the Rio Olympics. It was a��cathartic moment of euphoria for the country���s first-ever gold medal in its most be 9 Ways You're Putting Your Identity or Devices at Risk When Traveling 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Dodge these common data safeguarding pitfalls on your next trip. If you're preparing for an international trip, you're likely crossing tasks off your vacation checklist, such as packing essential items and ensuring your flight is on time. The last thing you want to do is contemplate how a skilled ha 10 Top Places for Student Travel 08/16/2016 08:00pm • Students may be clinging to the last precious days of summer, but it's not too early to start thinking about where to plan a future trip. Teens about to graduate may even be considering taking a gap year. A recent Booking.com survey found that a third of polled American students ages 16 to 18 are c Should You Use Retirement Savings to Fund Your Child's College Education? 08/16/2016 08:00pm • When faced with looming college expenses, many parents quickly find out that they haven't saved adequately. If you're in this situation, it may be tempting to tap into your retirement savings to pay for your child's college education, but this is seldom the best option. As a parent, you are probably