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Online Platform Fori Mazdoori Connects Workers in Pakistan to Employers 11/20/2018 07:00pm • Upon finishing his doctorate in design in Italy and traveling the world for work and research, Pakistani technologist Musstanser Tinauli came back to his homeland and began looking for a business idea that would bring about positive economic change in a region where about a quarter of people live be Family offices are not just for the superwealthy anymore 11/20/2018 03:17pm • WASHINGTON — When we first think of a family office, we might think of wealthy financiers and industrialists — like J.P. Morgan and the Rockefellers from the 19th century — and the management of their family empire to create a powerful and sustainable legacy. After all, when one is worth bi Alexandria leaders see Amazon HQ2 as economic boom, not traffic nightmare 11/20/2018 05:21am • WASHINGTON — Alexandria city leaders are promising that Amazon's move to Crystal City and Virginia Tech's plan to build a high-tech campus in Alexandria will produce an economic boom, not a traffic nightmare. "We are focusing on ways to keep people moving in lots of different ways to get people Music ‘royal’ Carlene Carter gets personal with family stories, new focus 11/20/2018 12:06am • WASHINGTON — Lots of children dream of becoming doctors, teachers or firefighters when they grow up. But those fantasies never crossed Carlene Carter’s mind. From a young age, the Grammy-nominated artist knew her future would be filled with music — and it’s easy to understand why. How to Score a Tax Break From Making Charitable Donations 11/19/2018 07:00pm • Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday and Christmas are right around the corner and that brings out a benevolent spirit in many people. For those who qualify and do some careful planning, donating to charity can also lower their federal income tax bill. Here are a few things to know: Contributions of cash or New Orleans Transforms Into a Tech Hub 11/19/2018 07:00pm • NEW ORLEANS -- When DXC Technology, the Virginia-based global information technology giant, announced plans last year to build its latest "Digital Transformation Center," more than 30 cities threw their hats into the ring to host the facility. The lure: the project would create 2,000 high-paying te How to Start a Quiet Job Search 11/19/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. economy is humming along with nearly full employment and a veritable war among companies to hire talented workers. Yet employers are often slow to realize the advantages of promoting from within and developing in-house talent. If you are highly skilled, can identify your valuable accomplis Rent-to-Own 101 11/19/2018 07:00pm • If you're in the market for a new property, chances are you'll need to qualify for a mortgage. That can be far trickier than finding a home that you like -- especially if you need to build or repair your credit. For this reason, you may be interested in a rent-to-own property. With a rent-to-own co The Latest: Embattled Florida elections official to resign 11/18/2018 09:46pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on Florida's election recount (all times local): 9:15 p.m. A local media report says an embattled county elections official in Florida will be resigning early next year. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported late Sunday that Broward County Supervisor A Guide to Vesting in Your 401(k) Plan 11/18/2018 07:00pm • Vesting in your 401(k) plan means that you own it. While you already own the amount you personally deposit in your 401(k) plan, you don't own your employer's contributions to the account until you vest in the 401(k) plan. What is 401(k) vesting? You become vested in your 401(k) plan when you quali How Investors Face Inflation With TIPS 11/18/2018 07:00pm • Inflation hasn't been a big concern for years, but that can change as the economy gathers steam, causing another worry for investors who need to make a nest egg last for life. That's where the Treasury's inflation-protected securities, known as TIPS, come in. At least, that's the pitch. TIPS are de Amazon's would-be NY neighbors: Cynicism, some hope for jobs 11/17/2018 11:48am • NEW YORK (AP) — Shawn Smith has heard the promises before. When new hotels sprang up near the public housing complex in Queens where he's lived for 17 years, residents were told they would bring jobs and economic opportunity. He hasn't seen any of it. So he's cynical about the announcement this New look for Congress: More ethnic diversity, more 'badass women' 11/16/2018 04:49pm • WASHINGTON — Newly elected members of the 116th Congress won’t be sworn in until next year, but they’ve already made some history, just by posing for the traditional freshman photo in front of the U.S. Capitol. The photo reflects a record number of elected women and people of color who won Today in History: Nov. 16 11/16/2018 12:00am • Today is Friday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 16, 1933, the United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations. On this date: In 1776, British troops captured Fort Washington in New York during the American Revolution. In 1907, Deciding Between a Roth vs. Traditional IRA 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to boost your retirement savings, it's a wise idea to open an individual retirement account, commonly known as an IRA. Though similar to 401(k) plans found in the workplace, an IRA can give workers more investment options and greater control over how their assets are managed. In 20