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10 Public Schools That Award Merit Aid to Most Out-of-State Students 12/10/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Illegal Tax Moves to Avoid 12/10/2018 07:00pm • Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to the U.S. tax code. Failing to fill out your tax return correctly, even if you make an honest mistake, isn't going to earn you immediate forgiveness from the Internal Revenue Service. "When you sign your tax return, you're signing it (to say) that everything is How to Make Health Insurance More Affordable 12/09/2018 07:00pm • One of the greatest benefits of applying for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is right in its name: affordable. The federal government has made available enough financial help, in the way of tax credits and subsidies, to make health care affordable for almost everyone. "In some instanc 11 Steps to Retire at 50 According to FIRE Retirement Pros 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Can I retire at 50?So you want to retire at 50. Who wouldn't? If the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement is any indication, early retirement is consuming a larger and larger portion of the American psyche. FIRE retirement practitioners aren't waiting until 65 to retire. Instead, the France's 'Yellow Vests' Movement Reveals Country's Growing Divisions 12/06/2018 07:00pm • PARIS -- As French authorities brace for a possible second weekend of violent protests, observers say the demonstrations that have seized the country for weeks shows a society fractured by economic class and urban-rural divides. And while the movement may appear to echo political currents in other W What Happens When Your Credit Card Company Sues You? 12/06/2018 07:00pm • Ignoring debt collection calls usually doesn't make them go away. Ignore your credit card debt long enough, and your credit card company may sell your account to a collection agency or sue you in civil court for the balance. While it's best to try to work with your credit card company before a lawsu 5 Retiree Tax Tips for 2018 12/06/2018 07:00pm • Retirees and near-retirees need to find every tax deduction they can take. There are several ways to reduce your tax bill, but you often need to take action before the end of December. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes the tax law in many important ways. Here are five tips for retirees filing taxes Commentary: Emmanuel Macron's Mistake Was Not Consulting With the Public 12/06/2018 07:00pm • Energy transitions are about people. The protests happening in France send that signal loud and clear. If green policies are seen to be unjust or to be worsening inequality they will not be accepted, regardless of a government's good intentions. The government of President Emmanuel Macron violated t Is the Bull Market Over? 12/05/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. stock market is enduring an early winter, as losses since Sept. 30 erased nearly all the year's gains in the S&P 500 index. Some of the biggest winners during the first three quarters of the year were among the biggest losers during the downturn. Since Sept. 30, Facebook (ticker: FB), A Virginia voters support a bet on gambling to increase revenues 12/05/2018 12:07pm • WASHINGTON — Is Virginia ready to gamble on sports betting and the casino industry to generate new revenue in lieu of raising taxes? In most cases, the answer seems to be yes. That’s one of several topics voters were asked about in the latest poll from the Wason Center at Christopher Newport How to give to family and friends — and avoid gift taxes 12/05/2018 01:19am • It’s giving season, and during this time of year, financial advisers field a lot of questions about the rules for giving financial gifts to charitable organizations, family members and friends. While it may seem counterintuitive, under federal tax law, it’s not the recipient but the gift giver w What Is a Health Savings Account? 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Many workers are able to reduce their health insurance premiums by signing up for a high-deductible health insurance plan and pairing it with a health savings account. HSAs provide a triple tax benefit: You don't have to pay income tax on your contributions, the money in the account grows without b 7 Expert Investing Moves to Make in 2019 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Navigate uncertain investing waters.The S&P 500 is nearly flat this year. Volatility is rampant as new investors experience their first down market. There's an abundance of investment anxiety with rising interest rates, tariffs and a volatile global economy. Although no one knows what 2019 will Nationals sign free agent pitcher Patrick Corbin to 6-year, $140M deal 12/04/2018 04:42pm • WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals signed free agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin to a six-year, $140 million free agent contract Tuesday, pending a physical exam, according to multiple sources. The 29 year-old lefthander is coming off a season in which he went 11-7 with a career low 3.15 More data centers for Prince William County's Innovation Park 12/04/2018 10:42am • WASHINGTON — Loudoun County, Virginia might be the region's leader in data centers, but Prince William County continues to land new projects, with two more in the works at Innovation Park. A division of Columbia, Maryland-based Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) has begun construction on