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Weird tax facts in each of the 50 states 03/25/2016 12:19pm • The following information is provided by Graphiq and Credio. by Ben Taylor With tax season comes a parade of obscure tax laws — some complicated, others just plain bizarre. The tax code covers almost any person, scenario or object you can imagine. Take bows and arrows, for example. By de The 10 Best European Stock ETFs on the Market 03/24/2016 08:00pm • Here's how to think globally.Diversification isn't just about mixing some tech stocks in with utility stocks -- it's also making sure you don't have all your eggs in one country basket. That means investing internationally. Among the regions you'll want to be exposed to is Europe, which doesn't offe 14 Ways to Protect Seniors From Falls 03/22/2016 08:00pm • Fallout from falls can be devastating.It's hard to overstate the damage falls can do. At least 250,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures yearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the vast majority are the result of falling. Broken wrists, arms and ankl The 10 Best Financial ETFs You Can Buy 03/21/2016 08:00pm • The best fit financial ETFs.Any investor wanting to cheerlead for the U.S. economy should have a stake in financial stocks. The stronger America's economy grows, the more business there is for banks. And any signs of economic strength only improve the odds that the Federal Reserve will hike rates -- Choosing the Right Exercise to Keep Your Bones Healthy and Strong 03/21/2016 08:00pm • With spring in the air, many of us will respond to the extra hours of sunlight and warmer weather by spending more time exercising. While any type of physical activity is beneficial to our health, it's important for both men and women to know what type of exercise makes our bones stronger and prote Caregiving Families: How to Help a Loved One Downsize With Dignity 03/17/2016 08:00pm • What was I going to do? Forty-five years of my father's and late mother's accumulated possessions filled my childhood Wisconsin home. I lived in California and there was just too much stuff. Having to clear my family's possessions when my sister, brother and I were not seeing eye to eye was creating 7 Reasons to Build Muscle That Have Nothing to Do With Looks 03/17/2016 08:00pm • People often think of muscle as merely a tissue with the capacity to lift, push or pull -- or as something to show off on spring break. But those guns play many other important roles in your body as well. For example, muscle is the main driver of heat generation and also largely influences your body Why You Need a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 03/17/2016 08:00pm • March is National Nutrition Month, and quite honestly, it would be best if good nutrition was on your radar for the remaining months of the year. The latest research supports that four of the top 10 leading causes of death among Americans -- namely, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers and diabete Strategies to Maximize College Savings and Financial Aid 03/17/2016 08:00pm • Paying for college is a significant concern for many families. Federal financial aid may be a deciding factor in where a student goes to college, even for families who have been diligently saving. With proper planning, it's often possible to develop a strategy to help maximize your family's financia Md. mom is a 'Biggest Loser' and a true winner 03/17/2016 01:40am • KENSINGTON, Md.-- In the pre-dawn hours, Kassie Barnes seeks solace and strength at the gym. Some might consider the 51-year-old real estate investment pro and proud Kensington, Maryland mom a "biggest loser." But Kassie sees herself as a true winner. "I started my fitness journey over two yea How to Invest in Marijuana Legalization 03/16/2016 08:00pm • DENVER -- In a nondescript industrial park in this city's Montbello neighborhood, employees at Medicine Man Production are hard at work harvesting marijuana. Wearing navy blue scrubs under bright industrial lights, workers toil in 40,000 feet of cultivation space, picking through mature plants with Self-Criticism Can Be Psychologically Devastating -- How to Overcome It 03/16/2016 08:00pm • From a very early age, we learn -- in a manner of speaking -- to nitpick ourselves. We take information from those we encounter and the world around us to fine-tune how we act and who we are, taking note of what doesn't work in an ongoing internal dialogue that stretches back to childhood. "The hea How to run as fast as possible 03/16/2016 08:00pm • As we gear up for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the fastest American runners are preparing to take on the world's best competitors. At this past weekend's USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, I got a glimpse of just how good, and how very fast, some of our talented American athletes ar 5 Questions to Ask if You Want to Be a Lawyer 03/16/2016 08:00pm • What to Know Before Applying to Law SchoolLaw schools challenge students in and outside of the classroom. Before enrolling in a J.D. program, law applicants should be aware of what the school environment will be like, how much it costs to get a law degree and what distinguishes one school from the n Do You Need to Know Your Body Mass Index? 03/15/2016 08:00pm • Body mass index, or BMI, is a common tool for estimating a person's "fatness." A ratio of weight to height, BMI has long been used to categorize people as either underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. People who are classified in the obese range are then divided further into three levels o