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10 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom 12/27/2018 07:00pm • Start living within your means.You're in good company if you're living paycheck to paycheck, says Jon Brodsky, U.S. country manager for personal finance comparison website Finder.com. "It's common in every single income bracket," he explains. While Brodsky argues people shouldn't beat themselves up 8 Trends Real Estate Investors Should Be Watching 12/27/2018 07:00pm • Real estate can be a refuge.Your New Year's celebrations aren't complete without a portfolio review. As stocks continue to fizzle and pop, real estate investment strategies may look more promising. Historically, real estate has outperformed the stock market, acting as a stabilizer for investors when 10 best places to retire in the South 12/27/2018 12:00am • Sunbelt retirement. If you can't bear another cold and snowy winter, consider heading south for your retirement years. These retirement spots have mild winter temperatures, as well as many amenities retirees need, according to a U.S. News analysis of 100 metropolitan areas that included data abou DC mayor urges Trump to work with Congress to bring 'immediate end' to shutdown 12/26/2018 11:13pm • WASHINGTON -- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser penned a letter to President Donald Trump Wednesday urging him to end the partial government shutdown. Bowser's letter, on behalf of the 702,000 D.C. residents and businesses, said that the city will experience a severe impact if the shutdown continues. " 5 Things to Remember When Making a Financial Gift 12/26/2018 07:00pm • As 2018 comes to a close, thoughts naturally turn toward sharing our good fortune with others. For example, do you plan to give your grandkids a lump sum of cash, or your kids title to the family ski cabin? Or are you considering transferring a 529 college plan or individual retirement account to a 7 Bold Predictions for Auto Stocks in 2019 12/26/2018 07:00pm • Here's what the future holds for auto stocks.A global slowdown in the auto industry has made 2018 a tough year for auto stocks. Edmunds estimates U.S. auto sales were up only slightly, from 17.2 million in 2017 to 17.3 million in 2018. However, those sales have been heavily boosted by unsustainable 7 Bond Market Trends to Watch in 2019 12/25/2018 07:00pm • What can bond investors expect in 2019?The S&P 500 index is on track for its worst year since 2008, and investors worried that things could go from bad to worse in 2019 are looking for ways to protect their portfolios. With interest rates on the rise, the relative safety of bonds is getting more Why You Should Invest in Series I Savings Bonds 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Now that the bull market is over and inflation is rising, there's accelerating interest in inflation protected securities. Inflation adjusted I Savings Bonds are issued by the federal government to preserve the purchasing power of your money. "Series I Savings Bonds are intended to do exactly what t Credit Lock Versus Credit Freeze: Which Option Is Best? 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Criminals and cyber thieves only need a few data points, such as your name, address, Social Security number or credit card number, to steal from you. Once they have your identifying information, they could empty your bank account, rack up charges on your credit cards, get a cell phone in your name o Pros and Cons to Buying Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) Stock 12/23/2018 07:00pm • With auto sales sliding across the globe, investors looking to latch on to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) could be hesitant. The key question for investors is a simple one -- can FCAU stock shake off the rust of a weak 2018 and hit a higher gear in 2019? There's a strong sentiment that next 10 Ways to Improve Your Retirement Finances in 2019 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Savers have an opportunity to contribute more money to retirement accounts in 2019. Participating in a retirement account can qualify you for tax breaks, make you eligible for valuable employer contributions and allow you to capture stock market gains. The new year is also a good time to take steps How Bonds Can Calm Anxious Investors 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Investors overwhelmed by the vast array of bonds available today have a simple solution: buy a fund. Managed bond funds leave the hard work to professional managers, and index bond funds, like their stock-owning counterparts, simply buy the bonds in an underlying index. But standard bond funds don' 8 year-end investment steps to reduce your tax bill 12/23/2018 05:00pm • Taxpayers should review their portfolios. The countdown to 2019 is on, but there is still time left to conduct some portfolio management. Consider setting an appointment with a financial planner or a tax advisor to see how to reduce your taxable income in 2018, especially given the changes in the How to use tipping apps 12/23/2018 05:00pm • Tipping used to be simple. If someone provided excellent service, you would reach in your wallet and offer them a few bucks. 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