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Study: Banning Refugees From Working Costs Countries Millions 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Countries that ban refugees from working eventually spend much more money than those that allow them to find legal employment, according to a new report released Wednesday that examines a trend in Europe and North America which experts say is leading to greater disenfranchisement among the world's f AI Might Force You to Learn a New Profession Every 10 Years 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Artificial intelligence, the process through which machines can learn human-performed activities, poses one of the main challenges of the 21st century. Experts agree that the new technological revolution will impose complex problems for governments and people alike and that the response to it should Judge denies watchdog group bid to stop construction of Rockwool factory 09/18/2018 03:29pm • WASHINGTON ��� A judge has denied a motion by a watchdog group representing concerned residents that filed a lawsuit to immediately stop construction of a 24-hour-a-day insulation factory on a former apple orchard in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The suit, filed Monday night, claimed the agree 18 Schools That Meet Full Financial Need With No Loans 09/17/2018 08:00pm • A few colleges and universities help students avoid crippling debt by offering generous financial aid packages. When it comes to debt, last year's college grads who borrowed student loans took on nearly $30,000 in loans to pay for their education, according to data reported to U.S. News in an annua Mystery Newsmaker November 23 & 24 09/17/2018 02:22pm • Test your newsmaker knowledge this Saturday��and Sunday morning in the 8 a.m. hour with the��WTOP Mystery Newsmaker Contest. Be the first caller at 855-885-1035 to call and identify the Mystery Newsmaker and you could win a family four pack of tickets to Newseum and a gift card to Silver Diner. Va. attorney general: Avoid scams when giving to hurricane victims 09/17/2018 02:07pm • WASHINGTON ��� As with any natural disaster, Hurricane Florence has brought out the best in people, with many donating to organizations that are assisting victims. That generosity, unfortunately, also can bring out the worst in other people who see the disaster as an opportunity to prey on the ge Top 5 Things to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities 09/16/2018 08:00pm • America has an aging population, and as such, more and more people are considering options for where and how they'll live after retirement. Sorting through those choices and determining which is the best one for your particular situation can be challenging. Continuing Care Retirement Communities ar How to Trade Options for Income in Your IRA 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Retirement investors looking to boost income have an opportunity that probably doesn't come to mind right away -- trading in the options market with strategies like writing covered calls. It sounds like blasphemy. After all, the standard advice is to play it pretty safe in retirement accounts like How to Work Abroad While Traveling 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Some people travel abroad to work, motivated to leave home by career opportunities beyond country borders. Others work abroad to travel, inspired to seek employment elsewhere by wanderlust and curiosity. No matter the motivation, working overseas comes with plenty of practical considerations, like h What are the happiest ��� and least happy ��� states in the US? 09/14/2018 01:34pm • WASHINGTON ��� If you're happy and you know it ��� Just kidding. We won't clap. But according to a new WalletHub study, there are residents in some states who certainly have reason to. The company used census data and examined variables like ���work environment,��� ���emotional and physical well- Don't Let a Disaster Destroy Your Retirement Lifestyle 09/13/2018 08:00pm • Whether it's a hurricane or flood, an accident or illness, or even a market crash, a disaster could lead to a financial setback that will be difficult to recover from, especially for retirees living on a fixed income. Retirees are filing for bankruptcy in record numbers. One in seven bankruptcy fil 9 REITs Ideal for Beginning Real Estate Investors 09/13/2018 08:00pm • REITs are a solid way to start investing.Real estate can bring balance to your portfolio, acting as a hedge against inflation and producing stable returns when stocks become volatile. A common misconception surrounding real estate investing is you must own property directly to reap the benefits. 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That search became his calling, eventually creating an online course designed to help entrepreneurs plot their future paths as well. "I created an online course specifically to help entrepreneurs to discov