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Are You Investing or Gambling in the Stock Market? 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Investing can take many forms, from buying stocks or bonds to investing in yourself by getting an education. What all investing has in common is the expectation of a future return for the use of your capital. That return should be commensurate with the risk you're taking. It "presumes that you are m Washington Ballet's 'Nutcracker' brings holiday tradition to DC's Warner Theatre 12/11/2017 02:00am • WASHINGTON — It just wouldn't be Christmas in Washington without "The Nutcracker." Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet has become a holiday tradition around the world, but especially in our nation's capital with The Washington Ballet's perennial performance at Warner Theatre. "Finish you 5 Steps to Building Your 2018 Budget 12/10/2017 07:00pm • As you're closing one year and resolving to make the next one even better -- in whatever way you have in mind -- remember that your financial plan has to be ready for the new year, too. You need to go over what you did with your money in 2017 and consider what expenses you'll face in 2018. In short Apple Inc. (AAPL) Is Headed to a $1 Trillion Valuation 12/10/2017 07:00pm • After another excellent year in the market, Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) now has a market cap of $871 billion, and the $1 trillion mark may be just around the corner. According to GBH Insights head of technology research Daniel Ives, a perfect storm of strong iPhone demand, rising iPhone prices and a 5 Retirement Fees You Should Never Pay 12/10/2017 07:00pm • Retirement benefits often have complicated rules, and it's easy to trigger fees. However, those who carefully follow the rules will be able to accumulate a bigger retirement account balance and get more money from Social Security. Here are some retirement penalties you can avoid with careful planni 7 Ways Savings Bonds Fall Flat 12/10/2017 07:00pm • For births, birthdays, holidays and graduations, parents and grandparents used to have a go-to gift: U.S. savings bonds. They could be bought for a few dollars, paid interest for decades, were backed by the full faith of the government, taught children about the magic of compounding and could somed MGM National Harbor turns 1. Has it been a jackpot for Prince George's Co.? 12/08/2017 01:21am • This story is part of a two-part series on MGM National Harbor as it celebrates its first year since opening. Read the second part here. WASHINGTON — The $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor casino opened its doors to much fanfare on Dec. 8, 2016, and has lived up to expectations, for both its own 3 Ways to Cut Your Investing Fees 12/07/2017 07:00pm • There's good news and bad news on the investment fee front. On the positive side of the ledger, investors paid less in fund expenses in 2016 than ever before, on average, as assets continue to flow into lower-cost index mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional share classes. "Investors A Couple's Guide to Retirement Planning 12/07/2017 07:00pm • When you're married or in a committed relationship and approaching retirement, planning your golden years is a dual effort. Saving for retirement as a couple can have some advantages, but certain financial decisions are more complicated for couples. Aside from money, the onset of extra free time in Tools to help predict how the new tax legislation could affect you 12/07/2017 04:53pm • WASHINGTON — Are you a winner or a loser under the new tax proposals? The House and Senate are spending the next few weeks attempting to reconcile their two bills, hoping to revamp the corporate and personal tax code. While the final details of what may show up on President Trump’s desk are Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) Should Stop Selling iPhones 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Most Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) analysts agree that 2018 will be all about the iPhone X for Apple, but some investors are already growing concerned about where the company will turn next to sustain its long-term growth. According to Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi, Apple could unlock major upside 6 Money-Smart Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season 12/06/2017 07:00pm • The giving season is here, and you may be wondering how to make extra room for charitable giving in a budget weighed down by gifts for loved ones. No matter what, the holidays can put a big dent in your budget, so don't feel guilty if you can't write one big check to your favorite cause this year. 12 Things That Trip Up Homebuyers 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Buying a house is supposed to be the American dream, but it can turn into a nightmare for buyers who go into the process with unrealistic expectations and insufficient information. "The process of buying a home excruciating," says Craig Evans, an Ally Bank mortgage executive with more than 30 year Dollar General Corp. (DG) Beats Revenue Expectations 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) has been one of the stars of a struggling U.S. retail sector in 2017, and that star shone brightly in the third quarter. On Thursday morning, the company reported revenue that topped expectations and mostly maintained its full-year guidance despite taking a hit from 10 Tax-Loss Stocks to Avoid in December 12/06/2017 07:00pm • This is a bad time to buy on the bounce.Energy stocks and domestic retail stocks have bounced back from a horrendous 2017 in recent days thanks to the prospect of corporate tax reform. But investors need to be careful buying the bounce in many of these troubled companies, especially at this time of