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Why Millennial Entrepreneurs Should Consider a Solo 401(k) 08/09/2016 08:00pm • In the world of millennial entrepreneurs, Mark Zuckerberg is the unofficial gold standard for achievement. At the tender age of 32, he's leveraged Facebook's (FB) popularity to amass a net worth of more than $35 billion. That's pretty impressive for a company that got its start in a dorm room. Whil How much does $100 buy you in DC? Less than everywhere else in the US 08/09/2016 10:22am • When it comes to bang for your buck, the District comes up short. That's according to the Tax Foundation, which used price and household consumption data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis to show how much $100 can buy you in every state, relative to the national average. They used the data to Avoid These Common Pitfalls During the Back-to-School Shopping Trip 08/08/2016 08:00pm • The back-to-school shopping trip doesn't have to be a budget-buster.Back-to-school shopping can be filled with fun and excitement for kids -- and worry and dread for parents. Families plan to spend an average $674 per household on back-to-school supplies, according to a 2016 study from the National How to Invest in Retirement 08/07/2016 08:00pm • For people with many years left to work, the retirement goal line looks way off in the gloom. Carry the ball across and you win, entering a deep end zone where there's no boss to answer to and you can enjoy decades of prosperity, comfort and fulfillment if all goes well. But retirement is not a ste How to Read a Profit-and-Loss Statement 08/07/2016 08:00pm • Trying to decipher a profit-and-loss statement is complicated. "It's like an online dating profile," says Ross Gerber, the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor based in Santa Monica, California. "It's a person's version of who they report to be. What a company do 10 Signs You've Found a Great Place to Retire 08/07/2016 08:00pm • When you no longer need to live near your job, a world of possibilities opens up. Relocating can sometimes save you money if you can find more affordable housing and lower your tax bill. Residing near friends and your children and grandchildren can also play a role in your retirement happiness. And What to Do After Inheriting a Home 08/07/2016 08:00pm • Receiving an inheritance is often an emotional experience. Inheriting property, such as the family home or a vacation home can be especially trying, as you weigh decisions that have both emotional and practical considerations. It is also common for the remaining parent to leave a house to all of th 5 Stocks That Could Be Affected by Tighter Gun Control 08/07/2016 08:00pm • Negative publicity and threats to a public company's marketability normally decrease its stock value. But not with gun and ammunition stocks. After violent episodes, these stocks usually spike. Following the Orlando, Florida, massacre at Pulse nightclub, shares of both Smith & Wesson Holding Co Nasdaq vs. NYSE: Why Companies Choose One Over the Other 08/04/2016 08:00pm • OK, sports fans: American League or National League? Big 10 or Big 12? AFC or NFC? And finally, the one matchup that even intimidates Vegas bookies: NYSE or Nasdaq? Many investors are dimly aware that these two exchanges exist, but that's about it. Then the stereotypes and shorthand take over. The How to Manage Family Finances While Taking Care of an Elderly Parent 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Few things can prepare a person for an ailing parent. Leslie Thompson, managing principal at Spectrum Management Group in Indianapolis, recently had a client dealing with his father's own declining health, as dementia and other physical ailments set in. Although the father lived in a duplex connecte 12 Ways to Ensure You Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Make your money last. Retirement should be a time to relax and indulge in personal pursuits. Unfortunately, many seniors haven't saved enough, and their retirement years may be marked by financial worry and instability. For those who are concerned they don't have enough cash, here are 12 ways to str Most Millennials Don't Expect to Become Millionaires 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Each of us is now responsible for saving for our own retirement, but many young people aren't feeling particularly optimistic about their ability to do so. Most millennials (64 percent) say they don't expect to be able to accumulate $1 million for retirement over their lifetime, according to a Well How to Pick a Great IRA 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Opening an IRA is a logical choice for those without a 401(k) or similar workplace account to store their retirement money. IRAs offer tax incentives that make them an attractive place to park money. However, not all IRAs are the same. There can be vast differences in their tax benefits, investmen Real Estate: How to Invest in Wall Stree's 'New' Sector 08/03/2016 08:00pm • A historic shift in the Standard & Poor's 500 index will occur mid-September when real estate will become its own sector, similar to other sectors like utilities, financials, energy and health care. When S&P and MSCI jointly created the classification standards in 1999, they tucked real est Here's How Many Calories 6 Summer Olympic Sports Burn 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Feel the burn.How hard is it to be an Olympic athlete? Indescribably so, says Marko Damiani, a personal trainer at DavidBartonGym Century City in Los Angeles, who nearly qualified for the 2004 games in Greece as a member of Croatia's Taekwondo team. "Nobody knows how much blood, sweat and tears goes