Of all the tax advantaged ways to save for retirement, the Roth IRA is one of the best.
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Financial planning is different for members of the military. Here’s what you need to know
"You have to get good at managing cash flow as you go to drastically different locations. It's like starting over every two to four years," said Adrienne Ross, a certified financial planner in Washington state whose husband served in the Air Force.
Read More »Anchor Brian Williams is leaving MSNBC and NBC News
New York (CNN Business) - Anchorman Brian Williams, a 28-year veteran of NBC News and MSNBC, said Tuesday that he is leaving the company at the end of this year.
Read More »Credit card interest rates are near all-time highs. Here’s how to tackle your debt
Credit card interest rates have moved swiftly higher this year, significantly increasing the cost burden on those who carry a balance.
Read More »How much life insurance do you need?
The pandemic has made it very clear to everyone that life doesn't go as planned. It's also been a bracing reminder that we could die way sooner than expected. And that means you could inadvertently leave people you love in the lurch.
Read More »If you use Venmo, PayPal or other payment apps this tax rule change may affect you
If you're among the millions of people who use payment apps like PayPal, Venmo, Square, and other third-party electronic payment networks, you could be affected by.
Read More »Mother of two takes a DIY approach to DEI 
For Monica Gould, teaching workplaces about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is personal as a minority woman and a parent.
Read More »Supply & demand: A shortage of auto parts is frustrating dealers, mechanics and customers 
John Giambalvo, president and CEO of Jack Giambalvo Family Dealerships, has seen autoparts shortages before but nothing like what is happening now. From auto parts to the sale of new and used cars, everything is being impacted because of the semiconductor shortage, shipping backlogs and a decrease in supplies.
Read More »A conversation with Bryan Majors, owner of Major Prep LLC, Bryan Majors LLC and Major Prep Apparel 
I’m the owner of Major Prep LLC, a mentoring program for youth students and athletes, and of Bryan Majors LLC, where I am a transformational leadership specialist helping programs, schools, universities and companies implement leadership strategies to increase success rates.
Read More »Rain wreaks havoc on the schedule and the brain
As we drove to trunk-or-treat at my daughters’ school, we passed a house festively decorated with multi-colored lights and a red-and-green light-up candle in the window.
Read More »How much do you know about ADHD?
The acronym ADHD, short for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, has become part of the lexicon, but many people are still in the dark what it actually entails.
Read More »America’s women are still on the sidelines, even as the jobs recovery picks up steam
New York (CNN Business) - The US jobs recovery finally picked up steam again in October, but not everyone is benefiting: Many women who were forced to drop out of the labor force during the pandemic are still on the sidelines.
Read More »Brand building: His logos have helped some of America’s biggest companies create an identity 
In his long, successful career, Bob Wolf has created logos for some of the nation’s largest companies. Gillette, Lockheed Martin, Exxon, United Parcel Service and the Ford Motor Company are among those who have benefited from his talents.
Read More »Creative Spark Arts joins New Cumberland’s art community 
Jamie and Chris Truett had a dream to not only offer artists a space to share their work, but to also encourage others to tap into their creative side.
Read More »World food prices are up 30% in a year
London (CNN Business) - World food prices have surged to the highest level in more than a decade, driven by robust demand and lackluster harvests, according to the United Nations.
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