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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Announces Raises, Brews Up a Solid Quarter 01/23/2018 07:00pm • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) stock has been on quite a run since its last earnings report in October. Expectations are high ahead of the coffee giant's fiscal first quarter earnings report expected Jan, 25, but analysts say Starbucks will deliver solid numbers and even more upside for inves 3 Ways the Tax Law Affects an IRA 01/23/2018 07:00pm • The tax law passed late last year reduced tax rates for many investors, changing the calculations for evaluating options like ordinary taxable accounts, traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, and tax-free Roth accounts. But are the changes big enough to spur a wholesale redesign of long-term retirement strat Why Oil and Telecom Stocks Are a Good Bet 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Will this be the year to invest in oil and telecom stocks? A BMO Private Bank report says oil and telecom could be "surprising market leaders" in the U.S. stock market in 2018. Both sectors were losers in last year's bull market, but history shows that such laggards tend to bounce back -- and for th Tax Reform Gives Verizon Communcations Inc. (VZ) a $4B Boost 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) followed a 3 percent gain on Monday with another 1 percent gain Tuesday morning after the company reported a fourth-quarter revenue beat and said tax reform could add up to $4 billion to its operating cash flow this year. Despite the positive recent momentum, Atlanta Is a Favorite for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) HQ2, Report Says 01/22/2018 07:00pm • One of the biggest questions of 2018 for Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) and its investors is where the company will choose to locate its second headquarters. Last week, Amazon narrowed down its list of possible locations to just 20 cities, but GBH Insights head of technology research Daniel Ives s The 25 Best Countries in the World 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Explore the Best 25 CountriesIn an assessment of all that shapes a country, from quality of life to economic potential, these countries performed the best overall in the 2018 Best Countries rankings.The rankings, formed in partnership with global marketing communications company Y&R's brand stra These Are the Best 5 Countries to Raise Kids 01/22/2018 07:00pm • The Best Countries to Raise KidsSome citizens of countries are willing to pay high rates of taxes if health care, education and other needs are taken care of. In his piece "Why Danes Happily Pay High Rates of Taxes," Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, says people in that country s How Divorce Affects Investments 01/22/2018 07:00pm • It is sometimes said that while June is wedding season, January is divorce season. Perhaps it is too much togetherness during the holidays that might be the final straw, but the holiday spirit seems to have lost its magic by the time January rolls around. And whereas divorce has unfortunately becom The World's Perceptions of the U.S. Is Going in the Wrong Direction 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Among the many things that helped define the 2016 U.S. presidential election, one slogan still rings strong: "Make America Great Again." The Donald Trump campaign set out to regain the status that the United States had supposedly lost because of the Obama administration. How did Trump fare in makin Tesla Inc (TSLA) CEO Musk Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is 01/22/2018 07:00pm • Tesla Inc ( TSLA) shares traded higher on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk tied his paycheck directly to the long-term performance of Tesla stock. Tesla has announced a new compensation plan for Musk that will pay him nothing unless Tesla hits aggressive growth targets over the next decade. Under the new Hogan reveals details of Maryland $5B plan to lure Amazon 01/22/2018 10:22am • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is releasing more details about the state's $5 billion plan to lure Amazon to Montgomery County for its much-anticipated second headquarters. Hogan's office released Monday the outline of a legislative proposal clearing the way for more than $3 billion in Why Foreign Stocks May Not Be Best for Dividends 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Dividends, even at today's low rates, can supercharge investment gains over the long term. But dividend earnings aren't usually at the top of the list when U.S. investors consider foreign stocks. Should they be? While there are some generous dividend payers overseas, like BP (NYSE: BP) yielding nea Investors Can Benefit from Rising Interest Rates 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Rising interest rates may not be optimal for everyone, but it could mean above-average performance for financial sector investors this year, making the asset class a worthy component of a balanced portfolio. Banks make their money on the difference between the interest rate they charge to borrowers 7 New Taxes Retirees Face 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Retirement taxes.Retirees are eligible for a variety of tax breaks that aren't available to younger people. However, there are also some new taxes that apply to retirees. Here's a look at some of the taxes that could crop up in retirement.Social Security taxes. Many people have to pay taxes on their Reduce Your 2017 Tax Bill With an IRA Contribution 01/21/2018 07:00pm • There's still time to reduce your 2017 tax bill. You can make a tax-deferred individual retirement account contribution that can be applied to your 2017 tax return any time before April 17, 2018. Here's how to take advantage of this tax break for IRA participants. Max out your IRA. You can defer