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AP FACT CHECK: Dem response: Stacey Abrams on economy 02/05/2019 11:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at one of Stacey Abrams' statements from her response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night and how it compares with the facts: ABRAMS: "The Republican tax bill rigged the system against working people. Rather than bringing back job 10 Home Renovations Under $5,000 02/05/2019 07:00pm • Renovation options that aren't overly pricey.Your house may be due for an update, but that doesn't mean you have the cash on hand for the necessary renovations. A complete room remodel or significant addition to a home can cost well over $10,000, but you don't have to spend every penny to make a dif 5 Ways Robo Advisors Will Change in 2019 02/05/2019 07:00pm • The robo advisor industry began in the wake of the Great Recession with a few firms launching this service to deliver a low-cost investment management solution. Early to the the market, Betterment and Wealthfront launched the first robo advisor services, with automated platforms providing assistance The Pros and Cons of Retirement Housing Options 02/05/2019 07:00pm • When you're getting ready to retire, there are many decisions to make. One of the biggest choices involves where to live. Whether you stay at home or move to a new place, there are financial and lifestyle factors to consider. Here are some of the common housing options for retirees, along with the a Tax scams are on the rise — here's how to protect sensitive info 02/05/2019 05:39am • WASHINGTON — While minimizing what you owe or increasing your refund is usually the goal during tax season, protecting yourself from scams also should be a top priority. The Secret Service’s Global Investigative Operations Center issued a tax season phishing alert, saying large-scale scams a How to File Taxes for Free 02/04/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to filing your taxes, the last expense you may want to pay is a fee to file your return. The good news is this: Nearly anyone can file taxes for free if they're willing to use certain products and systems. When it comes to which free tax-filing product is the best for you, "it really How to Check Your Child's Credit Report 02/04/2019 07:00pm • As a parent, you want to protect your child from all of life's perils. While you might be on the lookout for bullies and strangers, fraud and identity theft might not be on your radar. But they should be. "Risk is part of parenting," says Trevor Buxton, certified fraud examiner and assistant vice p How the Market Sector Changes Affect Investors 02/04/2019 07:00pm • The sectors they are a changin'. With apologies to Bob Dylan, one of the biggest changes in the way stock markets are composed in decades happened near the end of 2018. The event went by quietly and with little investor fanfare. Yet it could have profound effects on many investors and how they allo What to Do When an Investment Fund Closes 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Investors preparing for college costs and retirement have long been told to pick a good set of funds, add money regularly and stick with it for the long term. But sometimes they're thrown a curve, when the fund company closes a fund to new investors or, even worse, shuts it down altogether. This ha How to determine your disposable income 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Disposable income is an often-misunderstood term. It suggests we have "disposable" money that we really don't care about. But the truth is, most of us care about every penny of it, and many of us can't afford to waste any money. This is why it's always a good idea to understand what disposable in Bill to conform Virginia's tax code fails in House 02/04/2019 05:17pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Emergency legislation designed to confirm Virginia's tax code with new federal tax law has failed in the House of Delegates. The failure could leave the state unable to immediately process thousands of tax returns it's already received for the 2018 tax year. The Richmond Pressure builds on Va. governor to resign over racist yearbook photo 02/04/2019 03:22pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is facing increased criticism over the emergence last week of a racist photo on his medical school yearbook page. A top administration official for Northam told The Associated Press that the governor is meeting with staff to discuss whether it’s viable Data Doctors: Understanding short code text messages 02/04/2019 06:57am • Q: I received a text message from 77958 with a security code for the IRS Password Service. How can I tell if this really is the IRS? A: Tax filing season is ‘Christmas for Criminals’ and every year we see new scams attempting to trick taxpayers, so being very careful is a really good idea. Va. Democrats start week with new calls for governor to step down 02/04/2019 12:02am • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's fellow Democrats, including friends and allies, are keeping up the pressure on the governor to resign over the controversy sparked by racial images on his medical school yearbook page and his revelation that he used black face in a 1984 dance contest. How Investing Impacts Your Tax Bill 02/03/2019 07:00pm • If you're one of the millions of Americans who has a day job but also invests some of your income, you qualify as a casual investor. And yes, your investments, like most aspects of your financial life, do have an impact on your taxes. Whether you're new to investing, spent the year building out your