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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 7 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for Big Returns 11/15/2018 07:00pm • Great stocks that fly under the radar.Some of the best-performing companies of the bull market have grown so big that their growth has understandably started to slow. While the big tech stocks and S&P 500 large-cap stocks get most of the headlines on Wall Street, there are plenty of small-cap st What Is Senior Home Care? 11/15/2018 07:00pm • Aging is a fact of life -- we simply can't stop the clock, and for most adults, there will come a time when a little extra assistance performing the tasks of daily living would be helpful. The Home Care Association of America reports that "nearly 70 percent of Americans who reach 65 will be unable t Becoming an Executor of an Estate: What You're In For 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you've been named executor of an estate, you carry the burden of a variety of duties and legal responsibilities, including filing and paying remaining local and federal taxes, assessing the worth of assets, distributing property and sending records to beneficiaries. While you may feel privileged 6 Tips for Do-It-Yourself Retirement Investors 11/15/2018 07:00pm • Investing in retirement is different than investing during your working years. Since you are counting on your assets for your retirement income, preserving your savings becomes more important than asset growth. This strategy adjustment can be a challenge for do-it-yourself retirement investors who