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What to Consider Before You Leave a Salaried Job to Work for Yourself 04/10/2017 08:00pm • The idea of being your own boss may sound wonderful, but self-employment has its financial challenges. If you're thinking of leaving a full-time salaried position to work for yourself, good for you -- but if you really want this experience to be good for you, you'll want to think about these seven 5 Facts About Equity-Indexed Annuities 04/09/2017 08:00pm • Equity-indexed annuities offer a minimum investment return along with the chance to share in stock-market gains. It sounds great but these insurance products, also called indexed annuities and even fixed indexed annuities, have been heavily criticized over the years for heavy fees, opaqueness, lack What You Need to Know If You Owe the IRS 04/09/2017 08:00pm • Tax Day is a little over one week away, and by now, you've hopefully finished your taxes or are almost done filing. But what if you started your taxes thinking a refund was waiting for you, only to find you actually owe taxes? Perhaps you got a promotion with a salary increase last year, putting yo 10 Terms First-Time Homebuyers Must Know 04/09/2017 08:00pm • Know the lingo.It's spring and the start of the home-selling and buying season, and you're probably already starting to see the "For Sale" signs posted in yards as well as online advertisements beckoning prospective homebuyers. But before you allow yourself to be beckoned, it would behoove you to fa 7 of the Best Energy Stocks to Buy for 2017 04/09/2017 08:00pm • One of the most notable themes in 2016 was a rally in energy stocks; while that rally's taken a break in the early months of 2017, the dynamics are still in place for a continued rally throughout the rest of the year. OPEC agreed to cut production late last year, and as OPEC nations continue ratche 7 Reasons to Work Part Time in Retirement 04/09/2017 08:00pm • The financial benefits of a part-time job in retirement are obvious. You bring in some extra income, which gives your savings more time to grow. But many retirees also continue to work for the mental stimulation and social perks. Here's a look at some of the benefits of getting a part-time job in r How to Invest in Bitcoin and Digital Currency 04/06/2017 08:00pm • In the years since the Great Recession, you've probably heard about the electronic payment system and so-called cryptocurrency called bitcoin. But you're perhaps less likely to have heard of the underlying technology that powers it. It's called blockchain. Blockchain technology is a digital ledger d How to Invest in Private Equity With a Self-directed IRA 04/06/2017 08:00pm • When saving for retirement is the order of the day, you may think your options are limited to stocks and bonds. Investing in a self-directed individual retirement account, however, can open up new possibilities. Self-directed IRAs allow you to invest in alternatives like real estate, precious metals How to Fix 6 College Funding Mishaps 04/06/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to college planning, all parents need to take a deep breath and exhale. It's difficult to budget for a major expense and help your child transition into adulthood at the same time. And the best laid plans rarely play out in the real world. Here's how to handle college funding when the Key Considerations of Smart Beta Investing 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Smart beta investments have exploded in popularity in recent years, gathering assets at a rapid pace while inspiring a wave of new products from investment firms eager to grab a share of a growing market. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager and a leading provider of smart beta products, pr How to Decide Whether Downsizing is the Right Choice for You 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Many people move to a smaller house at some point after they retire. Downsizing can make sense for both financial and logistical reasons, but it might not be an advantageous choice in every situation. There are many factors you should consider in order to decide whether downsizing is right for you. 4 Fantastic Ways to Put Your Tax Refund to Use 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Did you get a tax refund this year or do you expect one soon? If so, you're certainly not alone. Roughly 73 percent of taxpayers got one last year, receiving an average of $2,860, according to the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. If you actually manage to make good use of this government-given wind The High Cost of Caring for Loved Ones With Alzheimer's 04/05/2017 08:00pm • A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming for an individual with the progressive and presently incurable condition, as well as for family. The most common cause of dementia can wrench away a loved one in stages of cognitive decline and memory problems; it eventually disrupts all facets Prince William Co. weighs higher taxes, larger raises 04/05/2017 08:20am • WASHINGTON — Homeowners in Prince William County will likely soon pay more in taxes, as the Virginia county considers larger-than-expected pay raises for school employees and local government workers. In a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate Tuesday evening, David Sinclair with t Author dissects 'sociopathic' baby boom generation 04/05/2017 05:26am • WASHINGTON — It’s a cultural trope that’s lasted nearly a half-century: The baby boomers — the generation born between 1946 and around 1964 (different analysts have different ending dates) — marched to end the Vietnam War, let their hair down at Woodstock and generally revolutionized A