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Mid-2018 Outlook for Bank Stocks: Top Risks and Catalysts 07/11/2018 08:00pm • It's no secret that bank stocks went on a tremendous rally after the election of President Donald Trump. Financials gained 42 percent between November 2016 and the close of 2017, beating the S&P 500 by 15 percentage points. But 2018 has been a different story. The sector is down 2.6 percent this 10 of the Best S&P Dividend Stocks in the First Half 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Income investors in these shares enjoyed a double play.The best dividend stocks are often slow-but-steady companies that offer reliable paydays but not much share price appreciation. And that's just fine for many income-oriented investors who have no intention of selling their shares, and just want How to Invest in Your 30s the Easy Way 07/11/2018 08:00pm • If the 30s had a tagline, it'd be: There's no time like the present to prioritize. Either that or: Juggling would be so much easier with eight arms. Because life in your 30s is a constant juggling act of competing financial priorities. You're paying bills and saving for retirement, a first house and Fredericksburg approves letter of intent for Potomac Nationals stadium 07/11/2018 07:58am • WASHINGTON — Fredericksburg, Virginia, is one step closer to becoming the home of the Potomac Nationals. Fredericksburg City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the Potomac Nationals' letter of intent for a state-of-the-art ballpark in the Celebrate Virginia development, just off Inter 3 common questions newly widowed spouses face 07/11/2018 04:43am • WASHINGTON — Newly widowed spouses face a number of financially significant decisions, often very soon after the loss of their life partner. In the midst of grieving, they are presented with a number of choices and looming deadlines. Even when they are experienced at managing their finances or How to Deal With a Financial Emergency in Retirement 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Life events like a natural disaster, health crisis or expensive home repair have one factor in common: They come when you least expect them. Most Americans (55 percent) worry about what they would do when faced with a financial emergency, according to the 2018 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Pro 9 Tips to Conquer FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Take charge of your financial life.The FIRE movement -- financial independence, retire early -- is, well, on fire. The FIRE tsunami originated with the classic, "Your Money or Your Life," by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book inspires millennials to change their relationship with money, live de Why You May Have Hit a Fitness Plateau 07/10/2018 08:00pm • You've probably heard of the dreaded weight-loss plateau that can occur when your weight-loss progress becomes stagnant even though your newly stellar eating habits haven't changed. Well, a similar phenomenon can occur with exercise: Whether you're trying to build muscle strength or definition or b Australia Failing on Progress Towards U.N. Sustainable Development Goals 07/10/2018 08:00pm • By John Thwaites and Tahl Kestin Australia is performing worse than most other advanced countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the global SDG Index, which compares different nations' performance on the goals. According to the SDG Index, released yesterday in N The Guide to Selling Your Home 07/10/2018 08:00pm • As a homeowner getting ready to sell your property, it can be tough to separate your emotional attachment to the house you made memories in from the need to help potential buyers picture themselves making the space their own. Even if you've already gotten over the emotional hump of selling your home Arlington’s car decal program could soon end, though its fees would stick around 07/10/2018 07:30am • Arlington’s personal property tax car decals coon soon be a thing of the past, even as the tax associated with the tags looks set to stay. The County Board is now considering eliminating the requirement that vehicles garaged in Arlington display a decal to demonstrate its owner has paid the nec The Very Best Ways to Prevent Credit Card Fraud 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Consumers reported credit card fraud more often than any other form of identity theft in 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. While it's important to know what to do when you're a victim of credit card fraud, proactively protecting your sensitive information can prevent you from falling 10 Value Stocks to Buy in an Unpredictable Market 07/09/2018 08:00pm • This is when investors look for value.Value stocks have fallen out of fashion during the current bull market, severely lagging the performance of high-growth stocks. However, the evolving economic climate may soon once again shift investor attention away from growth and toward value. The Federal Res Retirement Dream Home Mistakes to Avoid 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Many people dream of retiring to warm weather states like Florida or Arizona and spending leisurely days golfing, fishing or walking along the beach. But those dreams can easily turn into a big retirement mistake. As great as it may feel to retire in a bucket-list destination, moving to a new home A Guide to Creating Your Ideal Household Budget 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Summer is the perfect time to take a look at your finances and create a household budget. Considering all the spending your household will likely endure over the next few months, including travel, barbecuing and back-to-school supplies, it's a good time to take out the calculator and create a budge