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Brazil's Elections Approach with Jair Bolsonaro as the Presidential Front-Runner 10/04/2018 08:00pm • RECIFE, Brazil -- Brazilians are accustomed to upheaval. The country is still struggling to pull itself out of its deepest recession in decades, the latest chapter in the country's cyclical history of economic boom and bust. Violence, a staple of modern-day Brazil, is roiling society. The country ex 12 Documents to Prepare Now for Your Heirs 10/03/2018 08:00pm • No one likes to think about death and end-of-life arrangements. However, being prepared for the inevitable is not only a smart thing to do, it's also a kind thing to do for loved ones. When people don't have their paperwork in order, "It's a complete nightmare for everybody," says Steven Jablonski, What to know about 401(k) benefits for student loan payments 10/03/2018 08:00pm • For many borrowers, repaying student loans is tough work. But achieving those debt payoff goals while fully funding a retirement savings account is even harder. For those struggling to perform this juggling act, a tax decision made public in August from the Internal Revenue Service offered a glim How to Read a Closing Disclosure 10/03/2018 08:00pm • Refinancing or closing on a new home is an exciting time, but don't skip off to the signing table before reading the closing disclosure. After closing, the property and all its financial responsibilities will be yours. For this reason, it is essential that you give this document your utmost attenti How Investors Should Balance HSA Options 10/03/2018 08:00pm • As open enrollment for health care plans nears, one option people have is to open a health savings account if they have a high-deductible health care plan. People whose health care plans have an annual deductible of $1,350 for individuals and $2,700 for families have the option to enroll in an HSA. 5 uncommon ways to use a home equity line of credit 10/03/2018 04:34am • WASHINGTON — A home is the largest asset for most Americans. Not only is it where you live and make memories, tapping into a home's equity — the difference between what you could sell your house for and the amount you owe on the house — may provide the funds to cover large expenses with reason Should You Spend Your Nest Egg or Leave a Legacy? 10/02/2018 08:00pm • As you settle into retirement, it's natural to look at your finances and think about how much you want to leave behind. Even if your dream has been to leave an inheritance for your loved ones, you may find your goals or financial situation change over time. "Retirement is a very personal adventure," Here's What Your Financial Advisor Can't (Or Shouldn't) Do 10/01/2018 08:00pm • Your financial advisor may be a wizard when it comes to helping you manage, invest and protect your money. But that doesn't mean his or her expertise is unlimited. There may be areas in which your advisor or financial planner doesn't have the subject matter knowledge or the legal qualifications to Do You Need a Tax Attorney? 10/01/2018 08:00pm • If filing your tax forms is typically a seamless and straightforward process, you may not consider turning to a tax professional or accountant for help preparing a return. However, in other cases, seeking assistance from a tax attorney may be unavoidable, depending on your financial situation. For Rust Belt Cities Turn to Riverfront Development for Economic Boost 10/01/2018 08:00pm • FORT WAYNE, Indiana -- Fort Wayne's rivers have a PR problem, and Dan Wire has witnessed why firsthand. Among the things Wire, a supervisor with the Parks and Recreation Department, has found in the rivers are a mattress, a safe, a sewing machine, litter from fast-food restaurants, soda bottles, a l The Truth About Credit Card Debt Settlement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • In general, your credit card company wants its money back -- all of it. Part of your agreement when using the card is that you'll pay back all the charges you've made, plus any interest and fees that you accrue. But, in some cases, credit card issuers realize that getting everything you owe simply i 5 Tips for Investors Nearing Retirement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Sooner or later the retirement plan gets a kickoff time, but setting a date is just one of the final steps in changing from the accumulation phase to the distribution phase, when you start spending those hard-won assets. The final 12 months are critical to assuring retirement goes as desired, and ex Will Your Taxes Increase Under the New Tax Code? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • With the new tax bill passed last year, you may be wondering how the rewritten tax code will change exemptions, credits and individual income tax rates for the 2019 tax-filing season. While there are many factors that can impact whether your taxes will increase under the overhauled tax code, such as How Canada Is Failing its Citizens 09/27/2018 08:00pm • By Dennis Raphae, Morris Komakech, Ryan Torrence and Toba Bryant In developed nations such as Canada, citizens might assume that governing authorities legitimately and competently act to provide them with economic and social security. Citizens provide information to government officials on the adve Will You Really Live on Less in Retirement? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • You may have heard that you'll need 70 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to live comfortably once you leave the workforce. But financial experts advise against adhering to that advice. "I think it's a terrible rule of thumb," says Brad Owen, senior wealth advisor and senior vice president