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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 Life on the Farm: The unwitting translator 04/05/2017 01:51am • MIAMI -- ���Can I get the combo No. 1?��� This was a��moment Ernesto Frieri had been preparing for and thinking about for a long time. Back in Arjona, in the Bolivar region of Colombia where he was born and raised, there were McDonald���s restaurants, and they were incredibly popular. The glowing Loudoun County supervisors cut real property tax 04/04/2017 10:14pm • WASHINGTON ��� Loudoun County, Virginia, property owners are getting a tax break: The board of supervisors has approved a $2.5 billion budget for 2018 that includes a 2-cent real property tax cut. The budget calls for a real property tax rate of $1.125 per $100 in assessed value, down from the cu 8 Stocks to Buy for a Starter Portfolio 04/04/2017 08:00pm • Newbie investors shouldn't shy away from individual stock ownership. There are a variety of advantages to holding individual stocks in your portfolio. These include the ability to tailor your portfolio to your values and beliefs -- and avoid so-called "sin stocks." Other advantages include more cont States Propose New Ways to Save for Retirement 04/04/2017 08:00pm • Americans often have trouble saving enough money for retirement. Working for an employer without a retirement plan makes it even more difficult to save for the future. 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