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Target-Date Funds: Why Investors Should Have a Fund Full of Funds 09/29/2016 08:00pm • Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have long been popular as cost-effective one-stop shops for diversifying a portfolio without having to buy a broad array of stocks or bonds. The strategy has evolved one step further, and investors can tap into instant diversification through a fund that owns o 5 Big-League Mistakes of the Newly Retired 09/29/2016 08:00pm • For about two years now, a class-action lawsuit has been ongoing in court, with minor league baseball players trying to get back pay based on federal and state minimum wage and overtime laws. That's because most minor league baseball players earn well below the federal poverty line. That might be h How to Invest Like the Wealthy 09/29/2016 08:00pm • Investors are often thinking about how they can generate more wealth, but many make critical mistakes that impact their returns. At the same time, investors who have already made it big seemingly continue to rake in the money -- but of course, this isn't a coincidence. Either through hard work or k Maintain a Monthly Budget When You're Self-Employed 09/29/2016 08:00pm • Do you find it hard to budget while self-employed? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many new and seasoned entrepreneurs have trouble managing their personal finances while running a business. Now that the days of the steady paycheck are gone, you have to revise your budgeting strategy to accommodate Why You Should Start Thinking About Your Taxes Now 09/29/2016 08:00pm • It may seem like the wrong time of year to be thinking about taxes. Fall has only just begun, and it will be months before the IRS begins accepting 2016 income tax returns. Yet, now may be the best time to begin a review of income and expenses. With the holidays fast approaching, waiting could mean How Will Robo Advisors Impact the Future of Investing? 09/28/2016 08:00pm • Algorithms are capable of quite a lot in 2016. Match Group (ticker: MTCH) algorithms help people date; Tesla Motors ( TSLA) algorithms help people drive; Spotify helps people discover new music, and now robo advisors can help diversify their portfolios. Robo advisors are automated online tools that 10 Ways to Prevent a Divorce From Ruining Your Finances 09/28/2016 08:00pm • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren't the only people getting a divorce. Plenty of Americans go through the process each year of dissolving their marriages, splitting their assets and making custodial arrangements for their children. While every divorce situation is unique, separating spouses should d 14 important personal finance dates to mark on your calendar 09/28/2016 08:00pm • Mark your calendar. Staying on top of deadlines is a crucial part of managing your money. Read on for the key money dates to watch out for each year. January 1 Thinking of boosting your retirement savings? This day is the first to fund traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and SEP IRAs (for self-empl 5 Things to Know When Buying an Annuity 09/28/2016 08:00pm • One of the unnerving aspects of retiring is no longer having income from a job and needing to live on investments and Social Security. With fewer companies offering pensions, one option for guaranteed income is an annuity. These products can be good for retirees who want some reassurance for monthl 8 Tips to Set Up a Snowbird Lifestyle 09/28/2016 08:00pm • Each year, many people migrate from colder regions of the United States and Canada to sunny locations in Florida, Arizona and other sunbelt states. To these snowbirds, seasonal migration offers the best of both worlds -- an opportunity to maintain ties to family, friends and familiar places, while a Va. budget shortfall to have some impact on transportation side 09/28/2016 04:45am • WASHINGTON ��� Virginia���s massive projected budget shortfall will likely hit transportation projects, but it is not clear yet exactly how. ���At least from the general fund, our retail sales side, things are not looking as rosy as they did in June,��� John Lawson, chief financial officer of Vir How to Buy Unit Investment Trusts 09/27/2016 08:00pm • If you're accustomed to investing in mutual funds -- the ordinary open-ended variety -- you probably know about closed-ended funds and exchange-traded funds. But what about unit investment trusts? Another twist on the pooled-money strategy, unit investment trusts are for investors who want steady i 5 of the Best ETFs to Buy for the 4th Quarter 09/27/2016 08:00pm • The fourth quarter is going to be a humdinger. You've got a presidential election between two of the most disliked candidates in our country's history. The Federal Reserve still could drop an interest-rate hike on our heads before the end of the year. Third-quarter earnings are expected to head sou Fill Out the FAFSA Early 09/27/2016 08:00pm • The first step in receiving student aid for college is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you need help paying for school, you'll want to do this as soon as you can. That's because the early bird often gets the aid -- and that bird can be extra early this year. 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