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What to Know About Investing In Commodities 06/11/2021 12:00am • As commodity prices rise, this alternative asset class to traditional stocks and bonds is capturing the attention of investors. Commodities are the raw materials that are either consumed or used to build other products. From orange juice to cotton, oil and gas to gold, commodities take many forms. Historic African American community in Loudoun concerned about future 06/10/2021 10:08am • The village of Saint Louis in Loudoun County, Virginia, is a historic African American community dating back to the 1800s. Now, proposed development in the rural western Loudoun County community has residents concerned. Mojax, LLC wants to build homes on 16 acres that community members anticip What Is a PLUS Loan Endorser? 06/09/2021 12:00am • Agreeing to become a PLUS loan endorser is a major financial decision, and so is making that request of someone when attempting to borrow to pay for school. If you fall in either category, you should understand the commitment and carefully evaluate the potential consequences before making a decisio How to Invest in Rare-Earth Stocks 06/09/2021 12:00am • The race is on to bulk up a production and refining supply chain for rare-earth elements outside of China, providing investment opportunities for those who know where to look. These 17 elements -- such as cerium and neodymium -- are widely used in smartphones, flat-screen TVs and LED lights. The U. 6 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy 06/08/2021 12:00am • Liquidity and prices in cannabis stocks dipped recently, so now is a good time to buy.Investors should prepare for liquidity in marijuana stocks to rise in August, says Jason Spatafora, co-founder of MarijuanaStocks.com and head trader at True Trading Group. "This is the time of year until early Aug Advisors, Stop Procrastinating on Your Succession Plan 06/08/2021 12:00am • Nearly 90% of financial advisors lack a formal succession plan, an Investment Planning Counsel survey revealed in May. Although 69% of the financial advisors surveyed were nearing retirement or had started to make a plan, 75% of them had only a rough or no idea of how the plan would look. Given tha How to Save in a 401(k) and IRA in the Same Year 06/07/2021 12:00am • You can save for retirement in a 401(k) plan and an individual retirement account at the same time. Both types of retirement accounts allow you to defer paying income tax on your retirement savings, and contributing to a 401(k) and IRA could allow you to significantly reduce your tax bill. However, How Advisors Can Collaborate With CPAs 06/04/2021 12:00am • Financial advisors can build their practice by networking with other financial professionals such as tax attorneys, life insurance practitioners, divorce mediators and others. At the top of that list of beneficial partnerships are certified public accountants. Relationships with CPAs and other "cen 8 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 06/03/2021 12:00am • Here's how to get a monthly payday.Many investors are drawn to dividend stocks because they offer a regular flow of cash that doesn't depend on the market going up. What's more, chances are good that a company with a rich history of payouts will keep delivering its regular dividend. That makes month Residents in U.S., Mexico Need Change From the Immigration Status Quo 06/03/2021 12:00am • The Joe Biden administration announced earlier this week that it was ending the controversial Remain-in Mexico policy, yet a cross-border immigration strategy with its counterpart in Mexico remains to be outlined. This is likely to happen during Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming trip to Mexic Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Here and Florida Residents Aren't Worried 06/02/2021 12:00am • Although the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially started on Tuesday, the first named storm began brewing off the Atlantic coast more than a week earlier, marking the seventh consecutive year that hurricanes have formed ahead of the June 1 season start date, and kicking off what the National O 7 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 06/02/2021 12:00am • Invest in these funds for the long haul."Buy and hold" investing is a long-term play. So choosing the right mutual funds to include in your portfolio matters. As fund managers go, Fidelity is a good option, particularly if you're focused on balancing costs against returns. "If your strategy is to bu What Happens When You Take an IRA Early Withdrawal 06/02/2021 12:00am • While you may be planning to keep funds stashed away in your retirement accounts until you're financially ready to leave your job, life can throw curve balls. If you find yourself short on cash before retirement, one way to support your household could be to take an early withdrawal from your indiv Everything to Know About Tax Evasion and Avoidance 06/01/2021 12:00am • Every taxpayer can take advantage of strategic tax planning to avoid overpaying on taxes. But as these methods become more aggressive, the line between legal tax avoidance and illegal tax evasion can become a blurry one. 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