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The Case for Retirement in Mexico 10/05/2015 08:00pm • Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, was an unknown fishing outpost until the 1920s when Arizonan John Stone opened a hotel and casino targeting Americans who wanted to escape prohibition. Today, this town is known as Puerto Peñasco in Mexico and Rocky Point north of the border. Surprisingly, it got its Englis Medical code changes could affect insurance claims 10/02/2015 05:54pm • WASHINGTON — It has been called the Y2K of health care and some have raised concerns that it could result in patients’ medical claims being delayed, processed incorrectly or even rejected. As of Oct. 1, insurance claims must be submitted using a new, much more complex set of medical codes, kn How to Calculate Your Net Worth 09/29/2015 08:00pm • Feeling richer? The Federal Reserve thinks you are, whether it's trickling down to your mood or not. Rising real estate values and high employment are boosting our collective net worth, according to the Federal Reserve. All together, American households and nonprofits are worth $85.7 trillion. Tha 10 Expenses You Can Cut Today 09/28/2015 08:00pm • Household expenses often have a sneaky way of getting past you without you noticing. In fact, many of the costs you're shelling out for on a daily or weekly basis might be ones that you can cut from your budget altogether. Here are 10 expenses you should consider getting rid of today: Cable The av Signs You Aren't Ready to Retire Yet 09/27/2015 08:00pm • Some people are eager to escape an unpleasant work situation or want to spend less time at the office. But a desire for less stress and more leisure time doesn't necessarily mean you are ready to permanently retire. Here are some of the signs you would benefit from spending a few more years in the Daylight reveals extensive damage after explosion 09/24/2015 05:03pm • COLUMBIA, Md. -- As the sun rose in Columbia on Thursday, neighbors got their first full glimpse at the extensive damage from Wednesday night’s explosion. The townhouse where the explosion occurred on Sleepy Horse Lane is completely gone, destroyed down to the base. To the right, another townho The Risks of Buying Cheap Insurance 09/16/2015 08:00pm • You've seen the ads. Some insurers promise coverage for extremely low insurance rates, making a big fuss over the great price but saying little about what you'll get for that price. There's nothing wrong with wanting a deal, but it's important to remember that if something goes wrong, and you want Is Your Credit Card Worth the Annual Fee? 09/14/2015 08:00pm • Credit cards with annual fees often promise big perks and more rewards per dollar -- but if you're not planning on spending thousands on your credit card, you could end up in the red.Among the 2,202 credit cards NerdWallet examined in its 2015 industry study, the average annual fee was $58. So if yo 9 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Independent Living Facility 09/07/2015 08:00pm • Many older people reach a time when they no longer want to live in the big family house, yet they don't need the support provided in an assisted living setting. Younger retirees often move to communities for residents age 55 and older in Arizona and Florida. But those who are older and no longer wa 6 tips to downsize the smart way 09/04/2015 03:45pm • Many people, at some point in their lives, look around and decide they need to downsize. Maybe that means buying a smaller home or getting rid of one car. Maybe it's a desire for less clutter. Or maybe it's a far-flung goal to leave your kids less to sort through someday. That was Kathy McCoy's m 7 fall budget moves you need to make 09/03/2015 07:00am • The year is coming to a close in a few short months, and if you're still struggling to meet your savings goals or are worried about upcoming expenses, now is the time to take control of your financial life. Autumn is the perfect time to review your spending habits and make some much-needed changes b How to Avoid Frugality That Turns Costly 08/31/2015 08:00pm • While saving money is almost always a good thing, there are a few circumstances where frugality can end up costing you money. In the following 10 circumstances, thrifty ambitions can actually end up backfiring -- and hurting you financially. 1. Buying used baby products. When it comes to cribs, Retire to Morbihan, the Best of Coastal France 08/31/2015 08:00pm • The southern coast of Brittany, France's northwestern-most region, is little known even among the French. However, it is here, specifically in Morbihan, on the Bay of Biscay, that American Abby Gordon has chosen to make her part-time base in this country. For the past three years, Gordon has rente Maryland ranked among nation's worst states to drive 08/31/2015 11:13am • WASHINGTON — Nothing about driving in this area is tremendous, but a new survey says Maryland is one of the worst places of all. Bankrate.com’s ratings took into account factors such as the number of fatal crashes; car thefts; car repair costs; gasoline spending; insurance premiums; and commu How to Improve Your Finances After Retirement 08/30/2015 08:00pm • You have many opportunities to fix your retirement finances before you retire. You can ramp up your savings, eliminate debt and make smart decisions about when to sign up for Social Security and other types of retirement benefits. But even after retirement, it's not too late to fix a funding shortf