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Here's What Causes Hunchback and How to Prevent It 03/02/2023 07:00pm • The mild outward curve of your upper spine, called kyphosis, is normal. However, for some people, that spinal curvature increases noticeably with age, creating a stooped-over, head-forward posture. That condition, called hyperkyphosis, is sometimes known as a roundback, dowager's hump or hunchback. 7 High-Yield ETFs for Income Investors 03/02/2023 07:00pm • A commonly relied upon concept for retired investors and the financially independent is the "4%" rule of thumb. Essentially, the rule suggests that investors should withdraw up to 4% of their total portfolio in the first year, and then adjust upward for inflation every year thereafter. By following Study: Colon cancer cases increase among younger adults 03/01/2023 10:41pm • March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a new study shows that people being diagnosed with the disease are getting younger and younger. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 5 people who get colon cancer are under the age of 55 years old. More Health & Fitness News M 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Social Security benefits may ensure a baseline standard of living for retirees, but having a well-constructed retirement portfolio on hand can significantly enhance your golden years. To build this portfolio before it's too late, investors must focus on maximizing contributions, taking advantage of Bradley Beal hits 1,500th 3-pointer, continues climb up Wizards' all-time ladder 03/01/2023 02:00pm • Bradley Beal hits 1,500th career 3-pointer originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   Bradley Beal has proven over the past decade he is one of the best scorers in Wizards franchise history. Beal is well-known around the league for his patinate step-back jumper when attacking the Questions Doctors Wish Their Patients Would Ask 02/27/2023 07:00pm • A curious patient is a healthy patient.When you go to the doctor, it's typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or another issue that you need help fixing. But it's also an opportunity to learn more about what's going on in your body, understand why you're receiving a specific 9 of the Best REITs to Buy Now 02/27/2023 07:00pm • The U.S. real estate investment trust, or REIT, sector was hit abnormally hard during the 2022 bear market. With dividends reinvested, the benchmark SPDR S&P 500 ETF (ticker: SPY) lost 18.2% last year. In comparison, the iShares Core US REIT ETF (USRT) fell 24.4%. The culprit? Rising interest ra Flexibility: Essential Stretches for Your Workout 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Stretches for your workout routineWant to stay limber and pain-free as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility exercises into your workout routine is important, as it can help you get more out of each sweat session and avoid injury too.To h 5 Best No-Load Mutual Funds 02/26/2023 07:00pm • With investing, as with most things in life, cost matters. Every dollar you pay in fees on your investments, is a dollar that isn't going toward generating returns on your money. Fewer expenses mean higher earning power and more money in your pocket to invest. One often overlooked fee on some mutual 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now 02/26/2023 07:00pm • Interest rate hikes have pushed bond yields to attractive levels again.Historically, bonds have always acted as a kind of "ballast" for portfolios. During market crashes like those in 2008 and March 2020, bonds, especially high-quality ones like U.S. government Treasurys, soared in a "flight to safe Late-night Metrorail service will be reduced for weeks of maintenance 02/25/2023 11:34am • Metro will reduce its late weeknight service on four lines over the next three weeks to complete some needed maintenance, the transit system said Friday. The work will begin at 10 p.m. and will take place during three separate Monday-Thursday stretches: Monday, Feb. 27 to Thursday, March 2. 6 REITs to Capitalize on Return-to-Office Trend 02/23/2023 07:00pm • One of the U.S. stock market sectors most heavily affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was real estate, which is mostly comprised of real estate investment trusts, or REITs. During the panic of March 2020, the U.S. REIT sector fell 22.1% while the S&P 500 fell by roughly half that much Should You Invest in Silver as an Inflation Hedge? 02/23/2023 07:00pm • Silver is sometimes referred to as the "poor man's gold." As precious metals, both silver and gold can rise in price if investors want a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty, and both can hold their value better than some other assets during times of inflation. But in another sense, silve 10 Best Low-Cost Index Funds to Buy 02/23/2023 07:00pm • It's a well-known fact that, over long periods of time, the majority of active fund managers and stock-pickers fail to outperform the market. For example, consider the results of a recent scorecard from S&P Dow Jones Indices, which measures the performance of actively managed funds around the wo Health Benefits of Bananas 02/22/2023 07:00pm • What is it about bananas that make so many people think they shouldn't eat them? As with all fruits, they are packed with nutrients that our bodies thrive on; but somehow, they have gotten a bad rap. People complain bananas are high in sugar and calories. One medium banana contains 15 grams of sugar