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Why More Retirees Are Becoming Renters 02/25/2018 07:00pm • Some retirees want to continue to live in their own home as long as possible, but others are attracted to the convenience and flexibility of renting. The number of renters in their early 60s increased by 84 percent between 2006 and 2016, the most of any age group, according to a new Joint Center for The Ultimate Guide to REITs 02/25/2018 07:00pm • A REIT, or a real estate investment trust, is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. This is often done by pooling investors' money to buy and possibly manage commercial or residential buildings. The company then collects rent from its tenants and passes that income Walmart Inc (WMT) Stock Is At a Crossroads 02/25/2018 07:00pm • A disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report sent Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) stock tumbling 10 percent last week, as WMT had its worst single day of trading since January 1988. Now that the dust has settled on Walmart's horrible quarter, analysts and investors must determine whether the latest numbe Arlington commercial vacancy rate could mean budget cuts 02/23/2018 09:04am • ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An Arlington County official says a worsening commercial vacancy rate will require $20.5 million in budget cuts and layoffs in the coming fiscal year. The Washington Post reports that County Manager Mark Schwartz on Thursday unveiled a $1.27 billion general fund budget, up So ... what is blockchain technology? Here's what you need to know 02/22/2018 08:45pm • Q: Can you give me a layman's explanation of what exactly blockchain is? With the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies continuing to grow, more people are hearing about the underlying technology known as blockchain. At the core of blockchain technology is a publicly shared "immutable digital ledger" 5 Things Every Parent Must Know About Kids and Taxes 02/22/2018 07:00pm • Raising children is expensive. That's why, when it comes to filing your taxes, it's helpful to take advantage of beneficial deductions and credits. However, with the new tax code that was passed by Congress last December, there are a number of changes that will affect taxpayers, particularly when y Book Trump? Interest groups press case at his properties 02/22/2018 05:34am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Payday lenders got regulators to rethink rules on how closely to vet borrowers. E-cigarette makers got a delay in federal oversight of many vaping products. Candy makers praised a decision to hold off on more stringent labeling standards. And title insurers declared "victory" for Foes blast Trump on offshore drilling; industry pushes back 02/21/2018 10:50pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Environmental activists, business groups and a retired U.S. Navy admiral in Virginia blasted the Trump Administration's offshore drilling plan Wednesday, claiming that it would interfere with military training near the world's largest Navy base and imperil the coast's tourism How to Maximize Your Savings Under the New Tax Law 02/21/2018 07:00pm • After much anticipation, the Internal Revenue Service in December announced revisions to the U.S. tax law, including some major changes for those filing individually. While these changes won't affect the way you file this tax season, you should be aware of a few notable adjustments to the law that How to Find the Right Law School for a Tax Law Career 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Experts say aspiring tax lawyers who worry about whether they have the correct college major to get a job in the field should take comfort in the fact that their major doesn't matter. "You don't have to have an accounting degree to become a tax attorney, and in my opinion, you don't even have to ha Tax Tips for Self-Employed and On-Demand Workers 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Whether you're driving for Uber or Lyft in your free time, doing some freelance work on the side or starting your own photography business, being self-employed or working a side gig can be an exciting opportunity full of independence, self-determination and new challenges. With the rise in the numb Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Poised For an Earnings Explosion 02/21/2018 07:00pm • One of the most common criticisms Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) shareholders have heard throughout the stock's meteoric rise is that the company's lackluster profits don't justify its $720 billion market capitalization. However, as Amazon continues to pour cash into expanding its highest-margin b How Do Rent-to-Own Home Purchases Work? 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Rent-to-own agreements offer a path toward home ownership for people who can't qualify for a mortgage or afford a down payment. Under a rent-to-own agreement, you can move in and rent a home with the option of owning it later, often building a down payment as you pay rent. But keep in mind that thi Pros and Cons for Investing in Boeing Co (BA) Stock 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) is on an upswing, as a perfect storm of trends, including strong aircraft demand, a cash boost from tax reform and a potential benefit from increased defense spending are all working in the favor of the Chicago-based aviation giant. With a new aircraft fleet on tap this year (t 5 Financial Risks in Retirement 02/21/2018 07:00pm • Many retirees can expect to live another 20 years, and some people will live to age 90 or beyond. That means you might need to pay for several decades of retirement. But once you're retired, you live on a fixed income. There are no merit raises, bonuses or employer contributions to your retirement