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Trade Commission Ruling Boosts U.S. Solar Stocks 09/24/2017 08:00pm • U.S. solar stocks are heading into the week on a high note following the U.S. International Trade Commission's preliminary ruling that cheap imported solar panels are a threat to domestic solar producers. The ruling leaves the door open for President Donald Trump to step in with new restrictions on How to eliminate that credit card debt 09/22/2017 09:19am • When you're dealing with an overwhelming amount of credit card debt, or you've grown accustomed to carrying a balance, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But there are many paths to a debt-free future. Sometimes getting started can be the hardest part. Jen Lee, a debt How to Prepare for an Early and Unexpected Retirement 09/21/2017 08:00pm • Reaching retirement is something most people spend a good part of their lives carefully planning for, usually with a target date in mind. Whether it's age 65, 70 or later, there is usually a magic number to "make it to." However, like many things in life, expectations sometimes meet reality and pla What You Should Know About Inherited IRAs 09/21/2017 08:00pm • An estimated $30 trillion in wealth will change hands over the next 30 to 40 years as baby boomers pass on assets to their heirs. Some of those assets are held in retirement plans, including individual retirement accounts. According to an RBC Wealth Management survey, however, only 20 percent of tho Va. governor's race debate takes aim at health care fight 09/21/2017 04:22am • WASHINGTON — The latest efforts in Congress to replace the Affordable Care Act has gotten attention across the river in the Virginia governor's race. Senate Republicans could vote next week on the Graham-Cassidy bill that would replace the Obama-era law with block grants to states with the inte 5 ETFs Yielding More Than 5 Percent 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Another strategy to unlock Wall Street's potential.In an age of ultra-low interest rates, income-oriented investors are having a tough time. The dividend yield of the Standard & Poor's 500 index is just 2 percent right now. And the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond doesn't offer much more at just a 2.2 How Can Investors Determine Bitcoin's True Value? 09/20/2017 08:00pm • It has been an eventful couple of weeks for bitcoin traders trying to predict where the cryptocurrency is headed next. But amid the rampant short-term speculation, many long-term investors looking to derive a true underlying value for bitcoin don't even know where to start. There are so many moving Free Resources to Teach Your Kids About Money 09/20/2017 08:00pm • If you're a parent of a school-aged child, you probably field the occasional question about money. Kids may wonder out loud about the cost of a desired new toy or want to know how much to charge for a glass of lemonade. As they get older and gain independence, those simple questions can get more ch Why renting out your home could cost you big time 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Matthew Durfee travels frequently for his work with a nonprofit. However, at age 25, he's not looking to stay at expensive hotels. Instead, he scours Airbnb for low-cost rooms that fit his budget and provide a convenient place to land each night. The Dimondale, Michigan, resident recalls the grea Colleges That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need 09/20/2017 08:00pm • A generous financial aid package can make the difference in whether some students can attend a certain college -- especially if that school comes with a hefty price tag. Financial aid packages are one way that schools reduce the net price for some families and entice prospective students. For the 2 Md. Del. Frick drops race for Congress for Montgomery County executive bid 09/20/2017 07:57pm • WASHINGTON — Del. Bill Frick had been seriously considering a run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. John Delaney, but in a move that took political observers by surprise, Frick announced Wednesday that he's left the Maryland 6th District race and is jumping into the contest for Montgo Smart financial strategies for women entrepreneurs 09/20/2017 10:12am • WASHINGTON — Every Sept. 22, American Business Women’s Day honors the contributions and accomplishments of millions of women in the workforce and women business owners. The American Business Women’s Association is responsible for establishing this day and has been championing the efforts of Northam, Gillespie unite against hate, spar over statues, the economy 09/19/2017 10:43pm • MCLEAN, Va. — The second debate between the candidates running for Virginia governor was dominated by their plans to improve the state’s economy, but in the wake of Charlottesville, race and the fates of the state’s many Confederate monuments were also front and center.  During a civil b Home Equity Options for the Older Investor 09/19/2017 08:00pm • For many investors, the home is the single largest asset, and although it's needed for shelter it can also serve as a valuable fallback when other holdings run low in retirement. But it's a trick to get at that money, with pros and cons to each option -- selling, borrowing through a home equity loan How much should you spend on big-city rent? 09/19/2017 08:00pm • The average one-bedroom apartment in the U.S. rents for $1,183 per month, according to rental information company Zumper's September 2017 National Rent Report. At a slight increase over the previous month — 0.6 percent — the monthly cost reflects both the high demand for rental housing since