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How to Mine for Yield with MLPs 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Fixed-income investors dismayed by skimpy earnings on bonds and bank savings might be wise to look further afield -- maybe as far as the Permian Basin of Texas or Marcellus Shale country in Pennsylvania, where one can buy into an oil or gas processing plant, storage field or pipeline. If that sound 7 High Return, Low Risk Investments for Retirees 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Many people spend decades in retirement. That's certainly good news, but it also presents the challenge of making your savings last throughout a long lifespan. Here are seven investments for retirees that could help you earn a decent return without taking on too much risk. 1. Real estate investment How to Invest in 18-Hour Cities 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Stocks mentioned in this story: UNH, TGT, GWPH , INSY As millennials and baby boomers flock to more walkable urban environments where they can live, work and play, many are seeking mid-sized, 18-hour cities full of activities past the traditional 9-to-5 hour workday. With the perks of a large urban What Homebuyers Should Know About Solar Panels 06/14/2016 08:00pm • As Americans gain awareness about the financial and environmental cost of non-renewable energy sources, residential solar installations are increasing across the country. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that the U.S. now has enough solar installations to power 5.7 million homes, wit Virginia revenue lagging forecasts; governor calls for spending controls 06/14/2016 11:03am • WASHINGTON — Virginia's new fiscal year begins next month, and revenue collections this fiscal year continue to trail expectations. So far in this fiscal year, total revenue collections — including payroll withholding and sales taxes — are up 1.9 percent from this date last fiscal year, 7 ways to save on child care 06/14/2016 09:15am • Children bring joy, but they don't come cheap. In addition to food, clothes and medical expenses, working parents may find they are out thousands of dollars for child care. "The price can be really shocking, especially if it's your first child," says Kimberly Palmer, author of "Smart Mom, Rich Mo 5 Essential Financial Terms Every Single-Family Real Estate Investor Should Know 06/13/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to handling your real estate investments, the words from U.S. businessman Peter Lynch consistently ring true: "Know what you own, and know why you own it." The internet and big data have been critical in making that sentiment a reality. It may have been nearly two decades in the makin What 'Lower for Longer' Means for Investments 06/13/2016 08:00pm • The buzz on Wall Street these past few weeks has been the phrase "lower for longer." When investors say that, they are talking about the Federal Reserve and its likely policy on short-term interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep the cost of borrowing money lower for longer than was previously e Why Stock Buybacks Are Often a Lousy Idea 06/13/2016 08:00pm • From the hazy, notoriously myopic perspective of Wall Street, short-term performance is put on a pedestal. The long-term is an abstract concept nowadays, and quarterly scrutiny puts pressure on company executives to perform or be replaced. Enter stock buybacks, a tailor-made tool many public compan 5 Things You Need to Know About the Thrift Savings Plan 06/13/2016 08:00pm • If you're a member of the military, a federal employee or someone who otherwise has access to the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan, you could be in luck. Managed properly, the TSP is an excellent investing vehicle that works similarly to a 401(k) plan. Here's what you should know if you're a Va. congressional, local primary election guide 2016 06/13/2016 06:21pm • WASHINGTON — After a presidential primary and town elections, Virginia voters return to the polls Tuesday for the third time this year. Voters in some parts of the state will weigh in on congressional races; elsewhere candidates have already been selected by district conventions and caucuses. Transit leaders: Metro needs to boost trust to get more money 06/13/2016 05:05pm • WASHINGTON — Metro must regain the trust of the region, including people in more rural areas, if it is to get the time and funding needed to truly turn the system around, a panel of leaders of other large transportation systems across North America told regional and Metro leaders Monday. "I th Senior Secured Debt Can Be Lucrative for Investors 06/12/2016 08:00pm • The year was 2009 and General Motors Co. (ticker: GM) had just declared bankruptcy. Financial carnage ensued. GM stock plummeted to zero value. People who owned it lost everything. Those invested in GM common bonds tried to collect something, and grabbed at pennies -- about 20 cents on the dollar. 10 Retirement Planning Moves to Make in Your 20s 06/12/2016 08:00pm • Starting earlyTwenty-somethings have a variety of expenses competing for their likely meager paychecks. But you're also in the best position of your life to begin investing for the future. If you save even a little bit in your 20s, compound interest will do much of the work of building a nest egg fo 5 Lessons Business School Taught Me About Stocks 06/12/2016 08:00pm • I got my MBA back in the 1980s, but the fundamental truths about investing haven't changed much since then. The names have changed, but the ideas have not, especially if your interest is not in day trading but in building long-term assets for retirement. The theory says that a stock should equal th