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Will Japan's Casino Industry Be a Game-Changer? 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Most Americans consider Las Vegas to be the mecca of casino gambling. In 2016 alone, the Las Vegas strip generated $5.95 billion in gaming revenue. However, as impressive as it is when it comes to raking in the chips, Las Vegas pales in comparison to the gaming markets in Asia. Last year, Macau gen 6 Steps for Going From 2 Incomes to 1 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Jamie Dorsey, 34, had long planned to home-school her two young kids. However, as they neared school age, she knew it was a dream that wouldn't happen without a major change in their family. The Charleston, South Carolina, resident was a high school teacher in Michigan three years ago. Her husband w The 10 Best Cities for LGBT Retirees 03/08/2017 07:00pm • When it comes to selecting a highly desirable retirement destination, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have a few additional criteria to consider than do most Americans. In addition to considerations such as a low cost of living and low taxes, LGBT people tend to value cities with stro 2nd former Md. delegate charged in liquor board probe 03/08/2017 06:15pm • WASHINGTON — A former Maryland delegate from Prince George's County has been indicted on federal bribery and wire fraud charges for accepting thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for supporting bills dealing with liquor laws and for stealing money from his campaign committee. Michael Vaughn Be mindful of divorce's financial consequences 03/08/2017 05:15am • WASHINGTON — Your divorce is finally final, and you’re ready to move on. It’s understandable that you’ll want to put all of the legal work, paperwork and distraction behind you and get back to living your life. However, too many women make the mistake of not following through on critical Last-Minute IRA Contributions Before Filing Your Taxes 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Many investors, especially those who run small businesses, don't have a clear picture of their income tax liability before the end of a tax year. Prior to filing their income taxes, there are some moves investors can make to improve their tax situation and retirement planning. "To minimize your taxa H&R Block's Killer Quarter Lights Fire Under Battered HRB Stock 03/07/2017 07:00pm • It's not often that the market rewards a company for a pretax quarterly loss of $150.6 million. However, expectations for H&R Block (ticker: HRB)'s fiscal third-quarter earnings report were so low that shares are higher by more than 16 percent on Wednesday. H&R Block reported its third conse The Side Hustler's Guide to Income Taxes 03/07/2017 07:00pm • If you started a new side hustle last year, such as pet-sitting through a service like DogVacay or renting out your spare bedroom on Airbnb, filing your taxes could be more complicated than you might think. A lot of people in the gig economy "don't think of themselves as running a small business, wh How to Transfer Your IRA or 401(k) 03/07/2017 07:00pm • When a relationship fades a time may come for making a change, and it's not rare for retirement investors to find themselves looking for a more compatible providers. A move may make sense if the 401(k) provider you were stuck with at work doesn't look like the best match now that you've changed job Avoid 3 Mistakes When Applying for Summer Financial Aid 03/07/2017 07:00pm • As winter melts into spring, some college students are already looking further ahead -- toward summer. That's because if you plan to enroll in a summer session, now is the time to prepare. And that means studying up on your school's financial aid rules. You may be an expert in English, calculus and Nominee for Md. education board questioned on court record 03/06/2017 11:15pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A nominee to the Maryland State Board of Education is facing questions about a record of traffic offenses and debt. Brandon Cooper appeared Monday before a state Senate panel that is considering his nomination by Gov. Larry Hogan. Cooper, who is 28, says he has learned Tax tips -- and pitfalls to avoid -- from an expert 03/06/2017 09:54pm • WASHINGTON — Financial expert Ellen Stark, of Money magazine, recently detailed for CBS News some strategies for dealing with tax time, as well as some common mistakes people make. From the Outside, Switzerland Presents an Idyllic Picture 03/06/2017 07:00pm • ZURICH -- David Trummer's future is bright. A Swiss doctoral student at ETH Zürich, the country's most prestigious technical university, his main professional worry is whether to go into the lucrative private sector or to stay in academia to become a professor. "I do think I want to go and broaden The 25 Best Social Services Jobs of 2017 03/06/2017 07:00pm • These jobs involve working with people and helping others.Social services workers dedicate their careers to helping others, whether it's serving food at the local diner or coaching drug addicts through their recovery process. For professionals interested in pursuing a job in the social services, the What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill 03/06/2017 07:00pm • "Don't panic." That's one of the first pieces of advice the Internal Revenue Service gives filers who can't pay their taxes. In addition to panicking, the IRS strongly cautions filers against delaying or neglecting to file entirely, as doing so can result in huge financial consequences. If you've s