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10 Frequently Asked Social Security Benefit Questions 05/13/2018 08:00pm • The majority of American workers will eventually collect Social Security benefits. Those who understand how Social Security works may be able to qualify for bigger payments and avoid benefit reductions and withholdings. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked Social Security questi These TIPS Help Protect Your Portfolio 05/13/2018 08:00pm • Treasury inflation-protected securities won't make you rich, and they can be whipsawed by interest rate changes. So why would anyone buy these government-issued bonds? Because they're really good at one thing: protecting against the ravages of inflation. And today, with the economy heating up, unemp Yelp Inc Stock Dives Despite a Solid Quarter 05/10/2018 08:00pm • Yelp Inc (NYSE: YELP) stock fell 8.5 percent Friday after the company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue beats on Thursday afternoon. The market may not have been impressed by Yelp's quarter, but analysts say the company's net account additions, user engagement and monetization are trending Pay Off Your House Quickly With These 7 Strategies 05/10/2018 08:00pm • If you have a 30-year mortgage, it may feel as though you'll always be in debt. However, there are effective ways to slash the time it takes to pay off a house. Even better, many of these methods don't require spending a lot of extra money. Still, paying off a mortgage must be balanced with other fi 7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Don't Save for Retirement 05/10/2018 08:00pm • Owning a business might be part of your American dream. For some baby boomers, entrepreneurship is also a part of their retirement. A report from the Kaufman Foundation found that baby boomers are twice as likely to plan on starting a business as millennials, and the percentage of businesses being s Md. Democratic candidate for governor Kevin Kamenetz dies 05/10/2018 12:00pm • WASHINGTON — Just hours after a candidates' forum at Bowie State University, Maryland Democratic candidate for governor and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz died Thursday of cardiac arrest at age 60. Baltimore County Police said Kamenetz was asleep at his home in Owings Mills. He wok Macy's Inc (M) Stock Downgraded on Core Business Concerns 05/09/2018 08:00pm • Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M) stock has found its stride in the past six month, gaining 50 percent on the strength of a better-than-feared holiday shopping season. However, Morgan Stanley downgraded Macy's stock on Thursday and said the business may not be doing as well as it seems. Morgan Stanley analyst K What You Can Expect From an MBA Degree 05/09/2018 08:00pm • College students and young professionals often wonder whether attending a top graduate business school will set them up for career success. An MBA degree is a popular stepping stone to C-suite jobs at large corporations, and it is also an asset for budding entrepreneurs. It's a credential that appe How communities around Va. are restoring, reviving black cemeteries 05/09/2018 03:38am • RICHMOND, Va. — On a hot Saturday in April, volunteers work under a bright sun and the noise of buzzing insects to find and remove unchecked nature and neglect from the graves of thousands of African-Americans, from everyday citizens to some of the most important leaders in local, state and nation Are you ready for 8,000 days or more in retirement? 05/09/2018 03:32am • WASHINGTON — As you might imagine, we work with many people who are approaching, or are already enjoying, their retirement years. The years we spend in retirement are getting longer because we are staying healthier and living longer. It’s not unlikely for people in their mid-60s today to enjo 10 Financial Scams to Avoid in Retirement 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Those who have saved consistently are likely to enter retirement with a large nest egg. While your accumulated savings can provide a comfortable living, this strategy also has certain risks. Predators know that many retirees have spent years saving, and thieves set up specific schemes geared toward Pros and Cons to Buying United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Stock 05/08/2018 08:00pm • United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), the Connecticut-based conglomerate that makes everything from elevators to jet engines, is having a good 2018. The company is managing to outperform the market in a somewhat sluggish sector and has issued positive guidance for the rest of 2018. But it fa Take These 7 Steps Today to Make Filing Next Year's Taxes Less Painful 05/08/2018 08:00pm • According to the Internal Revenue Service, more than 33 million Americans waited until the last two weeks of tax season to file their 2017 tax returns. That means that for many Americans, the days leading up to Tax Day required a mad dash to get organized and get their taxes filed on time. Rather th Pay per mile or gas tax? I-95 corridor tests tracking drivers 05/08/2018 03:53am • WASHINGTON — States up and down the East Coast are taking their first look at charging drivers per mile — even on roads ostensibly without tolls — to raise money for road and bridge projects as existing gas taxes become less effective. Last week, about 140 people began having their driving 4 Ways to Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning 05/07/2018 08:00pm • It is common practice to participate in a spring cleaning exercise around the house, getting rid of what you don't need or use and making sure your space is a place that is comfortable and represents your lifestyle. The same should go for organizing your finances. Spring is a good point in time to r