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Both the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 finally broke out of correction territory over the summer. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, investors have an opportunity to finish the year strong. "Genera 7 Strategies to Bump Up Your Retirement Date 09/19/2018 08:00pm • Some people love their careers and will happily work well into their 60s or later. Others would retire today if they could. If you fall into the latter category, there are several strategies you can deploy to bump up your retirement date. 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A major part of finding the right lender and know Study: Banning Refugees From Working Costs Countries Millions 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Countries that ban refugees from working eventually spend much more money than those that allow them to find legal employment, according to a new report released Wednesday that examines a trend in Europe and North America which experts say is leading to greater disenfranchisement among the world's f AI Might Force You to Learn a New Profession Every 10 Years 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Artificial intelligence, the process through which machines can learn human-performed activities, poses one of the main challenges of the 21st century. Experts agree that the new technological revolution will impose complex problems for governments and people alike and that the response to it should Judge denies watchdog group bid to stop construction of Rockwool factory 09/18/2018 03:29pm • WASHINGTON — A judge has denied a motion by a watchdog group representing concerned residents that filed a lawsuit to immediately stop construction of a 24-hour-a-day insulation factory on a former apple orchard in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The suit, filed Monday night, claimed the agree 18 Schools That Meet Full Financial Need With No Loans 09/17/2018 08:00pm • A few colleges and universities help students avoid crippling debt by offering generous financial aid packages. When it comes to debt, last year's college grads who borrowed student loans took on nearly $30,000 in loans to pay for their education, according to data reported to U.S. News in an annua Va. attorney general: Avoid scams when giving to hurricane victims 09/17/2018 02:07pm • WASHINGTON — As with any natural disaster, Hurricane Florence has brought out the best in people, with many donating to organizations that are assisting victims. That generosity, unfortunately, also can bring out the worst in other people who see the disaster as an opportunity to prey on the ge Top 5 Things to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities 09/16/2018 08:00pm • America has an aging population, and as such, more and more people are considering options for where and how they'll live after retirement. Sorting through those choices and determining which is the best one for your particular situation can be challenging. 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