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5 Signs You're in Debt Denial 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Debt denial can be costly. It's obvious why. If you don't believe you have a debt problem, you won't try to change your spending habits, and you're going to keep doing what you've been doing -- and make your financial issues worse. And maybe your financial problems aren't all that bad yet, which can What Does Dow 25000 Mean for the Stock Market 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Dorfman Value Investments founder John Dorfman likely triggered plenty of smirks when he boldly predicted four-and-a-half years ago that the Dow Jones industrial average would hit 25,000 in 2017. However, investor optimism about a booming U.S. economy and the potential for a massive corporate tax c Can Legislation Reduce Lung Cancer Rates? 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Since the middle of the 20th century, we've known that smoking is bad for us. That's when the surgeon general first began raising the alarm about smoking's connection to lung cancer and other chronic diseases. Despite these warnings, according to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network, How to Make Money by Teaching Others Your Professional Skills 12/18/2017 07:00pm • In the course of your professional and personal life, it's likely that you've picked up significant knowledge or developed strong skills in a few areas. Perhaps you've become an expert in data mining, or maybe you've managed to teach your children to become skilled musicians. Whatever that specific 8 Ways to Lower Your Stock Market Risk in Retirement 12/18/2017 07:00pm • One of the fundamentals of financial planning is determining the right mix of stocks and bonds in your retirement portfolio. Your ideal mix is based on several factors including your age, risk tolerance, life expectancy and retirement income needs. A basic rule of thumb is to subtract your age from U.S. Women Participating in Workforce at Lower Level Than Other Developed Countries 12/18/2017 07:00pm • As the U.S. Congress rushes to approve a new tax bill that its proponents say will boost the American economy and bring more prosperity to its citizens, analysts say another method can ensure long-term economic growth. Economists say look no further than better policies to include women in the work Automating Retirement Savings Isn't a Magic Bullet 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Saving consistently for retirement is easier when the job is taken out of your hands. Automatic enrollment in an employer's 401(k), for example, saves procrastinators from themselves. A 2017 Wells Fargo survey finds the average participation rate for employer-sponsored retirement plans with automat Va. Republicans cool to McAuliffe’s Metro tax plan, Medicaid expansion 12/18/2017 03:16pm • RICHMOND — Republican leaders in Virginia's General Assembly gave a chilly reception Monday to outgoing Gov. Terry McAuliffe's plan to give Metro new dedicated funding for critical capital maintenance needs, as well as other proposals. The overall, $42.4 billion two-year general fund budget pro McAuliffe: Use Northern Va. transportation money, tax increases to fund Metro 12/18/2017 12:10am • WASHINGTON — Metro would permanently get $150 million per year from regional taxes collected across Northern Virginia under outgoing Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s final two-year budget proposal, which is set to be unveiled Monday, administration officials said. Virginia’s $150 million additional a 11 last-minute gift ideas for travelers for $100 or Less 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Have a globetrotter on your list? If you've waited until the last minute to pick up the perfect present for the jetsetter in your life, look no further. We've rounded up standout gift ideas, essential travel tools and stylish gadgets that aim to make travel easier and more enjoyable. Without further Why 1031 Exchange Investments Are Worth a Look 12/17/2017 07:00pm • With tax reform nearing final passage in Congress, one of the most underlooked, but potentially overpowering, tax-advantaged investment tools is the 1031 exchange, which was spared major changes in the proposed legislation. The 1031 exchange, especially when related to real estate investments, is al 5 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Paying for college is a challenge for most families and often involves pulling from a variety of sources -- from financial aid to savings. According to a Sallie Mae study on " How America Saves for College," more than half of parents surveyed with children under age 18 have some savings tucked away. McCain to miss Senate vote on Republican tax bill 12/17/2017 04:27pm • WASHINGTON — CBS News is reporting that Republican Sen. John McCain will miss the upcoming vote on the Republican tax bill in the Senate this week. They report that McCain is returning to Arizona to spend the holidays with his family after spending several days in a Maryland hospital recovering Under DC bill, tax dollars would be used to fund political campaigns 12/15/2017 10:33am • WASHINGTON — If you live in the District, your taxes could soon be used to help fund political campaigns. Under a bill advanced by the D.C. Council's judiciary committee Wednesday, political candidates would be able to tap into a pool of public money controlled by the city's Office of Campaign Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Shows Its Strength Online 12/14/2017 07:00pm • Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST) investors aren't sweating grocery competition from Amazon.com ( AMZN). On Thursday, Costco reported double-digit revenue growth and an impressive jump in online sales in its fiscal first quarter. Costco reported earnings per share, excluding items, of $1