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Should Investors Prepare for Stagflation? 07/29/2018 08:00pm • Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has been quoted about concerns the economy is moving into stagflation -- where economic growth stalls but inflation continues to rise. Stagflation was last seen in the 1970s, and brings back memories of high oil prices, high inflation, high unemployment Should Investors Be Open to Closed-End Funds? 07/29/2018 08:00pm • Today, almost all investors know about mutual funds, the first choice for college and retirement savers who want to leave stock and bond picking to the pros. But even experienced investors may be unfamiliar with the small subset, closed-end funds, which are traded like stocks rather than bought from How to Pay for College as an Older Student 07/29/2018 08:00pm • Before enrolling in college two years ago, 31-year-old Brian O'Malley worked a string of jobs in the Dallas restaurant industry. "I've seen the rat race that comes with trying to make a profession out of unskilled labor, and it runs a dead-end road. I'm willing to do whatever I need to do and borro Drone developer adding dozens of six-figure jobs in Manassas 07/27/2018 09:18am • WASHINGTON — Aurora Flight Sciences, which develops next-generation unmanned aircraft, will keep its base in Manassas, Virginia, and add 135 new jobs, paying an average of $100,000. Aurora Flight Services had considered its new investments in Puerto Rico, Alabama and West Virginia. It will get Facebook, Inc. (FB) Stock Has Analysts Baffled 07/26/2018 08:00pm • Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) stock had its worst day in history on Thursday, plummeting 19 percent after a horrible earnings report that suggested the social media giant's growth may be slowing. Wall Street analysts don't even seem to know what to make of Facebook's downturn, with some recommending Do's and Don'ts of Tax-Efficient Investing 07/26/2018 08:00pm • If you're not following a tax-efficient investing strategy, you could be seriously shortchanging your portfolio. According to a report from Research Affiliates, taxes -- not market volatility or fees -- represent the biggest drain on investment returns. Higher turnover rates increase the tax impact Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Tanks as User Numbers Tumble 07/26/2018 08:00pm • Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) shares plummeted 12 percent Friday morning after the company reported a drop in active users in the second quarter. While Twitter has been making major improvements to its platform, analysts say the stock is pricing in unrealistic growth expectations, and the latest numbers Tolls, drones among key proposals for I-81 traffic fixes 07/26/2018 06:10am • WASHINGTON — Drones floating above the interstate could be as integral as new tolling or gas taxes are to significant changes planned to deal with Interstate 81 backups that can leave drivers sitting at a standstill for hours. Unlike other interstates in Virginia, delays on the approximately 32 Twitter Inc. Earnings: What To Expect From TWTR Stock 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has had a volatile 2018 and is no stranger to earnings day volatility. Analysts are expecting another big quarter from Twitter when it reports second-quarter earnings on Friday morning, but the stock's 84 percent year-to-date gain means it could be a bumpy ride. Wall Street India's Wealth Inequality Worsened as its Economy Expanded, New Book Shows 07/25/2018 08:00pm • In the 1980s, domestic reforms started in what is now one of the most attractive markets for global investors. India was slowly easing restrictions and eliminating ineffective policies that had slowed social and economic progress decades after the country obtained its independence from the British E Google (GOOG) Stock: Don't Sweat $5 Billion EU Fine 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Last week, Google, the crown jewel of Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL), was fined $5 billion by the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union. It's the largest fine ever levied by the regulator. For most companies, a $5 billion fine would be devastating, if not fatal. But Google i How Do 401(k) Loans Work? 07/25/2018 08:00pm • When you face a financial need such as a major home repair, a college tuition bill or an overload of credit card debt, it can be tempting to tap into your 401(k). You may think borrowing your own money could be less dangerous than owing money to someone else. Unfortunately, 401(k) loans can create Va. Gov. Northam talks trade policy, Charlottesville and more 07/25/2018 01:41pm • WASHINGTON — On his monthly appearance in the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center for the Ask the Governor program, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam discussed a variety of topics, including school safety, the Trump administration’s trade policies and the upcoming anniversary of the white nationalist protest Tysons Corner Center turns 50 this week 07/25/2018 12:40pm • WASHINGTON — Tysons Corner Center opened July 25, 1968, and was proclaimed the largest shopping center in the United States at 1.2 million square feet. Tysons Corner Center, now a 2.4 million mixed-use development and still growing, still ranks as one of the nation's 10 largest malls, and the l The truth about taxes in retirement 07/25/2018 04:48am • WASHINGTON — Taxes are a fact of life, even in retirement. How much you will be required to pay could have an effect on your lifestyle during this phase of your life. Whether you’re just beginning this new chapter or are already in retirement, it’s important to understand the potential tax imp