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3 Things We're Doing Right With 401(k) Accounts 06/23/2016 08:00pm • Figuring out the right strategy -- and avoiding the wrong ones -- when investing for retirement isn't nearly as complex as investors, advisors and experts want to make it seem. For most of us, simply putting money in a target-date fund with a low fee will ensure a portfolio grows over the next 30 ye Wall Street Is Overreacting Over Brexit 06/23/2016 08:00pm • Thursday's U.K. vote to leave the European Union is throwing global markets into turmoil, pushing the British pound lower against major global currencies and threatening to unravel the EU itself. British Prime Minister David Cameron has already announced his resignation as the world's fifth-largest 4 Financial Planning Tips for a Post-Grad World 06/22/2016 08:00pm • Congratulations! Four years have come and gone, you've successfully completed your degree and even more importantly, you navigated the rigors of entry-level job interviews to secure your first post-graduate paycheck. Now what? While it's good to take a moment to celebrate, it's important to think a How to Invest in Energy With Royalty Trusts 06/22/2016 08:00pm • Rising energy prices are a headache for consumers, but a boon for energy producers. How can a small investor get in on it? For most, drilling a well in the backyard is not an option. The obvious alternative is to buy stocks in energy companies like Chevron Corp. (ticker: CVX) or British Petroleum ( Tasty Snack Foods For Any Portfolio 06/22/2016 08:00pm • Snacks used to be considered special treats, but these quick bites are becoming a bigger part of Americans' meals. According to Technomic, a food-industry research company, 53 percent of consumers say they snack in between meals, up from 41 percent in 2014. While your mom (or dentist) may have scol Why Warren Buffett Snapped Up Apple Stock (AAPL) 06/22/2016 08:00pm • At an age when most men live off their investments, Warren Buffett lives for them. And he's taking some big gambles of late. Consider his $37.2 billion purchase of Precision Castparts Corp. last August: It marked the biggest deal of his career -- and came just in time for his 85th birthday, Now, he Montgomery Co. taxes ranked 3rd-highest in region for most incomes 06/22/2016 05:27am • ROCKVILLE, Md. — Every county likes to be at the top of the list of the best places to live, but how does your county stack up when it comes to tax rates? The Montgomery County Council Office of Legislative Oversight reported that when it comes to the tax burden on individuals and businesses, t How to Invest in Water ETFs 06/21/2016 08:00pm • Water. We drink it, we swim in it and it's vital to human life. Despite being the world's most precious resource, many people are only beginning to realize it's becoming scarce. Think back to Kevin Costner's 1995 post-apocalyptic film, "Waterworld," where the polar ice caps had melted and earth was 3 Steps to Help Make Your Retirement Assets Last 06/21/2016 08:00pm • Retirement means different things to different people. To some, it could mean having additional time to visit family. To others it might present more opportunities to volunteer in the community. And to some it might even mean having the chance to get a little more golf or tennis in with close frien Should You Open an IRA Before You Max Out Your 401(k)? 06/21/2016 08:00pm • Retirement savers have several types of investment accounts to choose from. Many investors have the option to open a 401(k) account at work but could also open an individual retirement account. Here's how to decide which account to fund first and whether you should put money in an IRA before you co Individual Investors Are Dumping U.S. Stocks, Which Means It's Time to Buy 06/20/2016 08:00pm • Month after month, it seems the same for small investors -- they are dumping mutual funds that specialize in U.S. stocks. We aren't talking small amounts either. The dollar amounts are huge. But for anyone with the stomach to hold tight with their investments, the trend is actually a bullish sign. Trump, 33 groups ID'd as fueling 'Islamophobia' in US 06/20/2016 04:23pm • WASHINGTON — A civil rights group for American Muslims says Islamophobia, or anti-Muslim propaganda, is no longer on the fringe of American society but becoming mainstream. In talking about its Confronting Fear report, national director of the Council for American-Islamic relations, Nihad Awad 10 ways to save energy and reduce utility bills at home 06/20/2016 08:00am • Cut down to save for the environment and your wallet. Taking steps to improve the energy efficiency of your home doesn't only help to reduce your impact on the environment, it can also significantly lower your monthly utility bills. When it comes to deciding what appliances to replace or what new 3 Things to Know About Investing in Self-Storage Spaces 06/19/2016 08:00pm • Stocks mentioned in this story: PSA, CUBE, SSS, EXR, TSLA We love our stuff. Many of us might even be considered hoarders, which makes self-storage a good industry. Occupancy rates are generally high, turnover and maintenance is low. When the economy slows, people tend to downsize and put their pos Private Lending Presents Opportunities for Investors 06/19/2016 08:00pm • It can happen to anyone. At a Fourth of July picnic, a brother-in-law asks you to chip in on a business venture. Or someone you know needs help with a mortgage down payment. Some investors see an investment opportunity in private lending. Perhaps it's a chance for a steady income that would be hard