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Spring is a good point in time to r Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is Still A Gamble 05/07/2018 08:00pm • Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE: VRX) stock spiked higher by more than 15 percent on Tuesday morning after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and raised its full-year guidance. Valeant also said it will change its name in July as the company attempts to move on f Drug, Food Sales Will Power Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Growth 05/07/2018 08:00pm • It seems nothing can derail the Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) train, and analysts say the company's dominance in both retail and cloud services will continue to fuel the stock for at least the next five years. In fact, Amazon may account for nearly 10 percent of all U.S. retail sales within two y 5 Ways to Avoid Expensive 'Lifestyle Inflation' 05/07/2018 08:00pm • You've heard the seemingly outrageous stories of families who earn hundreds of thousands of dollars and still can't make ends meet. How can that happen? One of the biggest reasons that high-earners struggle to pay their bills is lifestyle creep. Here's how it happens: As people gradually earn more m How to Find Reputable Credit Repair Services 05/07/2018 08:00pm • If you've been turned down for a credit card or loan because of an embarrassing credit score, you might think hiring a credit repair service could help. But don't sign a credit repair service contract until you understand what these companies can -- and can't -- do for you. "It's important to know Is Portfolio Rebalancing Necessary? 05/07/2018 08:00pm • Investing isn't a one-and-done activity. Choosing stocks, bonds and funds in the right proportions is a delicate balancing act. Once you've selected those asset allocations, the common wisdom is to rebalance your investments periodically back to their original proportions to contain risk and possib 15 In-Demand Jobs for Seniors 05/07/2018 08:00pm • Retirement JobsTeaching in RetirementCollege Instructor JobsAdministrative Assistant Roles for SeniorsNursing Jobs in RetirementA Second Career as a Real Estate Agent Sales Jobs for RetireesDriver Jobs for RetireesJoining the Clergy in RetirementProviding Child Care in RetirementTaking on a Manageme What Is a Good Payout Ratio For Dividend Stocks? 05/06/2018 08:00pm • Dividend-hungry investors tend to look for the best yield they can find. It can be dangerous to get too greedy, as high yield -- a big dividend relative to share price -- often means taking on lots of risk. But experts say it's wise to look at another gauge as well: dividend payout ratio, the perce How to Freeze Your Credit 05/06/2018 08:00pm • It's an awful feeling -- that dread in the pit of your stomach and the rising panic when you discover that someone else has tapped into your credit. The damage of identity theft can be significant, particularly if left unchecked. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself. A credit freeze, Program Allows Jordanians to Quietly Work in Israel 05/06/2018 08:00pm • EILAT, Israel -- As the sun sets on this Israeli resort town, a tour bus makes its way down the main street, stopping at several hotels along the Red Sea. But the passengers on this charter bus are not tourists enjoying the balmy year-round weather here, where the blue sea meets the red desert moun Pros and Cons to Buying PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock 05/06/2018 08:00pm • PayPal Holdings Inc (NYSE: PYPL) is a company in transition. CEO Dan Schulman, a former executive at Priceline Group and Sprint Corp. ( S), wants to steer PayPal from its "push a button, make a payment" model to offer a wider array of digital financial tools -- a shift that has yet to take hold amo Airbnb and other short-term rentals must now register in Loudoun Co. 05/04/2018 03:42am • WASHINGTON — Loudoun County is joining D.C. area localities that are regulating short-term residential rentals, such as those offered through Airbnb, VRBO and Flipkey. Homeowners offering the service need to register with the county by July 1. "Part of what makes the registration useful is t 15 Little Things That Impact Your Finances 05/03/2018 08:00pm • Manage your money more effectively. Your house, your car and your career all affect your finances. But smaller decisions, such as the bank accounts you open, the meals you buy and the apps you use can also have a significant impact on your financial well-being. 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