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How to Save for Retirement on Less Than $40,000 Per Year 07/10/2016 08:00pm • Saving for retirement is especially difficult when you are earning a small salary. But tucking away even a small amount might qualify you for tax breaks, an employer match and will get compound interest working on your behalf. Here's how to begin building wealth for retirement when you have a low i Column: Has my Facebook been hacked? 07/08/2016 07:07am • Is there a way for me to see if my Facebook account has been hacked? With more than one billion active daily users, Facebook increasingly is becoming an attack vector of choice for those with malicious intent. Target-rich environment Facebook is a target-rich environment not only because of 4 Easy Ways to Establish and Build Credit 07/07/2016 08:00pm • You needn't get a tattoo declaring "I Love Credit Scores" in order to enjoy a lifetime of excellent credit, as roughly 32 percent of people say they'd do in exchange for this golden ticket, according to a recent WalletHub survey. And the 11 percent of people who would spend three years cleaning Chip Help, My Company Is Being Sold! 07/07/2016 08:00pm • Whether you're working for a large public company or a newly established startup, there's a good chance you're receiving some form of equity-based compensation. In recent years, restricted stock units have become an increasingly common form of equity compensation, as companies search for a simplifie 7 items for your retirement checklist 07/07/2016 07:00am • It's difficult to know when you are ready to retire. But there are certain decisions everyone must make in order to retire well. Take care to check these items off your to-do list before leaving your job. 1. Have you decided on Social Security? The federal government puts full retirement age for 10 Things Seniors Want You to Know About Managing Money 07/06/2016 08:00pm • They say hindsight is 20/20, and with that in mind, U.S. News asked four seniors what they would do to get ready for retirement if they could do it all over again. They provided insight on what they would do differently as well as where they got it right. Based on those conversations, here are 10 f How to Invest in Emerging Markets With Large-Cap Stocks 07/06/2016 08:00pm • If Brexit has you spooked about investing internationally, you can still gain global exposure from many U.S.-listed multinationals. That's a strategy Ron Weiner, managing director and partner with RDM Financial Group at Chicago-based HighTower Advisors, has been pursuing for his clients since 2009, Understand Student Loan Forbearances, Rehabilitation Payments 07/05/2016 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger likes to give readers the tools they need to manage their student loan debt in an educated way. Understanding student loan vocabulary is one of those tools. Loan language can be complicated. In fact, when it comes to student loan repayment, mixing up just one word -- or even In Ecuador, Fissures Grow Among Cubans 07/05/2016 08:00pm • QUITO, Ecuador -- It's a bright morning in late May, and several hundred Cubans are gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Quito. Peter Borges, the organizer of the meeting and the co-founder of the group Cubanos Destino USA, stands at the front of the crowd, delivering a speech over the din of nearby 5 Things You Should Know About an SEP IRA 07/05/2016 08:00pm • A simplified employee pension plan and SEP IRA are options for investors who are self-employed or run their own business. While many small business owners may be concerned about cash flow and how much they can invest in retirement, an SEP IRA offers flexible contributions that are easy for employer Considering a Career in Data 07/05/2016 08:00pm • Data. Many of us may think data is just a line item on our cell phone bill where we are penalized if we used too much that month. In the business world, data is on the mind of every CEO. How to acquire customer data? How to use data to determine buying patterns? How to keep confidential data safe? T A Guide to Opening a MyRA 07/04/2016 08:00pm • America's newest retirement account provides convenience and safety because there's only one investment option and no risk of losing money. More than 10,000 people have signed up for a myRA to begin building wealth for retirement, according to the U.S. Treasury. Here's how you can set up and maximiz How Banks Are Working to Gain Your Loyalty 06/30/2016 08:00pm • Changing banks may sound like a pain, but it's something 20 percent of consumers do every year, says Ted Peters, a 32-year veteran of the banking industry and CEO of Bluestone Financial Institutions Group. "Everyone is fighting over those 20 percent," he says. However, it's hard for banks to differ Carter: Drill mistaken for real threat at Joint Base Andrews 06/30/2016 04:35pm • WASHINGTON — Joint Base Andrews was locked down for 1.5 hours Thursday morning after a report of an active shooter at a medical facility there turned out to be a false alarm as the base was about to begin a security drill. All buildings were cleared about 10:40 a.m. and the base posted on its What Does it Really Take to Retire Early? 06/29/2016 08:00pm • The idea of early retirement sounds great when you are overworked and short on time. Retirement in your 50s or even your 40s can be done. However, you need to figure out how much you need to save and have the discipline to get there. Saving enough to retire early. The first question to ask when