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When You Change Your Name, Tell These Organizations 04/12/2015 08:00pm • From raucous bachelor and bachelorette parties to the subsequent -- and perhaps more peaceful -- honeymoon, tying the knot can be an unforgettable milestone.As much as you'll want to simply enjoy the entire experience, there are a handful of administrative tasks that will require your attention. One 3 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement 04/12/2015 08:00pm • Have you recently thought about the details of how your nest egg turns into income in retirement? If not, it may be time to do so. There is no magic wand to wave over your savings to turn it into a steady income stream for life in retirement. Although, wouldn't that be nice? A successful income wi 3 Ways to Delay Taking Social Security 04/08/2015 08:00pm • It's the ultimate example of delayed gratification: Start taking Social Security benefits at age 62, when most people qualify, or wait until you turn 70, capturing as much as 76 percent more for the rest of your life. It's not as simple as it seems, and there are many ways to have your Social Secur The Financial Talk Every Couple Needs to Have 04/07/2015 08:00pm • So you diligently saved for retirement since you landed your first job after college. You took advantage of professional advice in selecting your investments, you regularly increased your savings rate until you were socking away 15 percent of your income and you made paying off your credit cards a p Arab Gulf Universities Prep Students for Civil, Common Law Careers 04/07/2015 08:00pm • Emirati citizen Ahmad Dalmook didn't have to look far for a role model. For 34 years, his father has headed a Dubai-based law firm that specializes in real estate disputes, banking and Islamic banking, marine law and construction law. It is a legacy that Dalmook -- who is pursuing a Bachelor of Law How to Overcome Mental Roadblocks to Early Retirement 04/07/2015 08:00pm • Imagine you are soaking up the sun from your patio, watching two seagulls glide through the air. You are sitting in your favorite chair, with a cup of joe in hand as you enjoy that morning breeze. A brief glance at the phone reveals a high of 74 degrees and sunny -- the perfect weather to go to the Should You Send Money to Friends Through Facebook Messenger? 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Sending money to a friend -- whether for a dinner, trip or gift -- is about to get easier. Facebook announced last month that it's adding mobile payment capabilities, so that users can store a debit card and send money to each other for free using the Facebook Messenger app. The feature is expected How Online Games Can Help Millennials Manage Their Money 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Millennials like to play online games. The typical millennial spends almost 12 hours a month on gaming, compared to 2.6 hours per month on managing their finances, according to Financial Finesse, a financial education provider. Liz Davidson, founder and CEO of the company, wants to use that gaming h Tales of Early Retirement: the Path 3 People Took 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Many Americans fear they'll never be able to retire, but there are those who are able to retire early, saying goodbye to the rat race before they hit 60 and pursuing their true passion. For many, that passion includes continuing to work, but at their own pace and doing something they truly enjoy. I A Checklist for Last-Minute Tax Filing 04/06/2015 08:00pm • There's still hope for procrastinators.Chances are you've waited until the last minute to file your taxes. Maybe you're a natural procrastinator, got caught up with work deadlines or were just too busy living your life to realize how quickly April 15 was approaching. The bad news: It's too late to Portfolio Analysis: A $293,895 Retirement Plan Has a Loan Problem 04/05/2015 08:00pm • Some of us got started late at saving and investing for retirement. And although the financial services industry enjoys browbeating people who lack discipline, became distracted or got into trouble and temporarily paused saving money, I think empathy is due when empathy is warranted. This week's po 5 Things the Easter Bunny Can Teach Us About Retirement 04/02/2015 08:00pm • Easter has its origins in Europe from celebrating the goddess of spring, known as ?ostre. This goddess's earthly symbol is the rabbit. For some, Easter is a religious celebration, while for others it has become a highly commercialized holiday that focuses on a rabbit who delivers Easter baskets to c The Low-Down on Mental Health Support Groups 04/01/2015 08:00pm • When Tara Reilly was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 22, she didn't think anyone else could relate. But last year, an online search brought Reilly, now 25, to a local chapter of a peer support group sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a mental health nonprofit. There, sh How to Build a Financial Dashboard 04/01/2015 08:00pm • Statements, reminders, updates, forecasts and tax returns: All of these financial records proliferate like spring dandelions. As you're tidying up in the aftermath of income tax season, consider creating a "dashboard" of key metrics. 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