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When can you apply? FAQs about working at Amazon’s new N.Va. HQ 11/13/2018 02:49pm • WASHINGTON — Northern Virginia got the confirmation message early Tuesday: Amazon is delivering 25,000 jobs directly to D.C.'s doorstep. Pardon the pun, but the announcement presents a prime opportunity for local job hunters. Here's what is known so far about all those jobs that are coming to t Did Amazon just rename Crystal City? Questions surround new home at National Landing 11/13/2018 12:55pm • WASHINGTON — Amazon's new headquarters will be split between New York's Long Island City and somewhere called 'National Landing' in Northern Virginia. There's only one problem — at first, nobody seemed to know where in the world National Landing, described by Amazon as an "urban community", a What Amazon's HQ2 decision will mean for the area's real estate market 11/13/2018 12:33pm • WASHINGTON — Amazon’s selection of northern Virginia as the future home of half of its second headquarters is expected to have a dramatic impact on the area’s housing market as the company brings thousands of employees to the region. Cities across the country were originally competing for 5 New 401(k) and IRA limits for 2019 11/13/2018 08:00am • Retirement savers will be able to contribute $500 more to 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts in 2019. Workers with slightly higher incomes will also qualify to contribute to Roth IRAs and claim the retirement saver's tax credit. Here's how the retirement account rules will change in 2019. How to Start a Nonprofit 11/12/2018 07:00pm • If you're passionate about a certain issue or cause, you may decide to go beyond donating your time and money to a charitable organization and start a new nonprofit. But before forming a nonprofit for personal fulfillment, there are a few crucial financial and logistical steps to address, including Home Depot Inc (HD) Reports Another Beat and Raise Quarter 11/12/2018 07:00pm • Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) reported yet another earnings beat and issued solid fourth-quarter guidance on Tuesday. Analysts say Home Depot remains the gold standard of the home improvement market, and the company will likely continue to gain market share in 2019. HD reported third-quarter adjusted ea A Guide to Getting a Pension 11/12/2018 07:00pm • A traditional pension plan provides a steady income to former employees. Once retirees meet the job tenure and age requirements, they receive regular monthly payments throughout their lifetime. A minority of private industry workers (17 percent) were provided with a traditional pension plan through What are the differences between happy and unhappy retirees? 11/12/2018 08:25am • Some retirees are happy, while others are downright miserable. According to financial planners, what separates the happy retirees from the unhappy ones comes down to getting a few things right in pre-retirement planning. Financial advisors say happily retired clients are financially stable and have 3 reasons investors shouldn't leave the old 401(k) behind 11/12/2018 08:00am • Many workers leave a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan behind after switching jobs for one of two reasons: they didn't know what to do with the account or they never got around to calling the plan provider to have the funds rolled over into an individual retirement account. For individuals in industr Should I Buy Citigroup Inc (C) Stock? 11/11/2018 07:00pm • With 209,000 employees in more than 100 countries, the Citigroup brand is one any seasoned financial services customer would recognize. Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) stands as the third-largest bank in the U.S., and is generally considered to be at the top of the heap of American banking institutions, al Rockwool controversy sparks mass resignation of West Virginia development board 11/09/2018 10:03pm • WASHINGTON — Twelve members of the Jefferson County Development Authority, which played a major role in luring the Denmark-based Rockwool company to build an insulation factory in a former apple orchard in West Virginia, have resigned en masse. Since the June groundbreaking for the round-the-cl What Is a Credit Reference? 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Your credit report is your most well-known -- and valuable -- credit reference. But it's not the only one you have. A credit reference can take on many different forms. For instance, each individual account listed on your credit report is also considered a credit reference. And some credit referenc Setting Up a Trust Fund 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Trust funds are often associated with well-heeled individuals and affluent families looking to pass on their wealth to future heirs. But the reality is there are a variety of advantageous reasons to set up a trust, even if you aren't especially rich. Still, establishing up a trust fund isn't easy. Yelp Stock Crashes On Guidance Cut 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Yelp Inc (NYSE: YELP) stock fell 31 percent on Friday after the company reported a third-quarter revenue miss and cut its full-year guidance. The market severely punished Yelp stock for the bad report, and analysts say investors should stay away from the stock until the company shows signs that its How to Choose the Best Investments for a Self-Directed IRA 11/08/2018 07:00pm • There's no denying the importance of diversification in your portfolio. A well-balanced mix of investments is critical for managing risk and riding waves of market volatility. While the typical investor may turn to a mix of stocks, mutual funds and bonds for diversification, others may seek to broa