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4 Ways to Secure Your Financial Future Under Any President 12/04/2016 07:00pm • Investing hard-earned money can cause investors' emotions to run high, often creating a wall of worry that can actually hinder rather than help their financial security. In the months leading up to this presidential election, many investors were tempted to allow their worries surrounding the race to Warren Buffett Doesn't Think Donald Trump Will Send the Economy Off Course 12/04/2016 07:00pm • While there are indications that Donald Trump's presidency will include a recession, investing tycoon Warren Buffett doesn't think people have to be concerned about the economy or the stock market. He discussed the future of the economy, amid other topics, in an interview with Fortune Nov. 15. Thes Prepare, Write a Winning LSAT Writing Sample 12/04/2016 07:00pm • Last week, we discussed the basics of the LSAT writing sample and how law school admissions committees use writing samples in their evaluation of candidates. Now let's look at strategies to best prepare for and approach the writing sample on test day. The LSAT writing sample -- as we noted in the pr MGM International CEO touts benefits of new National Harbor resort 12/02/2016 05:26pm • WASHINGTON ��� MGM National Harbor resort opens on Thursday, and as the new staff prepares, the company���s CEO is already looking to the future. ���We know we can turn this resort into not only an American iconic brand and resort, but a global destination,��� said MGM International CEO James Mur Boost Your Portfolio Before the New Year 12/01/2016 07:00pm • The time to review your stock and bond portfolio isn't in the New Year, it's now. Here's a look at some tweaks you can make before Dec. 31 to help optimize your investments and save money on your tax bill. The end of the year is "a great excuse to make sure that investors are revisiting their portf 3 Ways to Improve Your Money Mindset 12/01/2016 07:00pm • You can train your brain to be an engine of success. Or you could let your thoughts create an artificial barrier that keeps you from reaching your maximum personal and financial potential. The biggest obstacle to success is often self-inflicted. All too often we limit our opportunities and the path What's Next for Obamacare? 12/01/2016 07:00pm • Donald Trump's victory means his campaign promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act may soon become reality, a fact that has many people worried about the future of their health insurance coverage. Open enrollment for Obamacare health plans is underway now and will run through Jan. 31, 2017 -- jus 5 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow 12/01/2016 07:00pm • If you're constantly running out of money before your next paycheck arrives, you have a cash flow problem. And given that the holidays are a time when people tend to spend more money than usual, this is as good a time as any to think about how to manage money better. If you're often looking for ways What Millennials Want From a Bank 12/01/2016 07:00pm • As the youngest and largest generation, millennials are making their mark on society. From trading taxis for Uber rides to delaying marriage and home ownership, young adults are turning many conventions on their head. Even their banking habits can be unconventional, although industry experts say all Which Americans Are Shut Out of the Affordable Care Act? 12/01/2016 07:00pm • As the deadline for enrolling in an Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance plan approaches on Dec. 15, some people are finding themselves left out. Since the ACA went into effect in 2013, more than 20 million additional Americans have been able to buy health insurance, cutting the rate of uninsu To Diversify Or Not to Diversify? 11/30/2016 07:00pm • Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket. Why should I invest in my 10th-best idea if I can invest in my first best? These three statements are all contradictory ideas regarding the main tenant of investing: diversification. The first statement is 3 Financial Gifts to Give This Holiday Season 11/30/2016 07:00pm • Everyone seems to have a difficult person on their holiday shopping list. It could be someone who has very particular tastes or a relative who already owns everything he wants. Instead of spending hours at the mall or online searching for the perfect item, an easier option may be to give the gift o How to Stage Your Kitchen for Under $1,000 11/30/2016 07:00pm • The kitchen is one of the most carefully scrutinized rooms in a home that's on the market. It's imperative the room looks clean, bright and welcoming because the buyer has to consider the amount of time that will be spent there cooking family meals, entertaining and even helping with homework. Some 10 Ways to End 2016 on a Financial High Note 11/30/2016 07:00pm • As the year draws to a close, it's time to tie up any loose financial ends. These money moves can help reduce your tax bill, fast-track your financial goals and boost your retirement savings. Here are 10 financial steps to end 2016 on a financial upswing. 1. Take stock of your finances. Examine y DC leaders divided over paid family leave bill 11/30/2016 06:54am • WASHINGTON ��� D.C.'s top elected leaders disagree over a plan to provide paid family leave to people who work in the nation's capital. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is not ready to support the bill, which would impose a tax on businesses to fund 11 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of