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What to Do With an Unexpected Windfall in Retirement 04/10/2018 08:00pm • While it is highly unlikely you'll win the lottery, it is quite possible that at some point in retirement you'll receive an unexpected, significant sum. This can happen when a loved one passes away and leaves you an inheritance, an insurance company sends you a large sum for a settlement or you rec The familiar (and hidden) costs of owning a car in DC 04/10/2018 02:47pm • WASHINGTON — Anyone who owns a car knows it's expensive to own one in the D.C. area, but a new study shows the cost of parking makes up one of the largest chunks. And traffic congestion drives up the cost to drivers dramatically. The new study by INRX, a transportation analytics company, fou Why the Best Places to Live May Be in Middle America 04/09/2018 08:00pm • In previous years, metro areas considered small in comparison to the likes of New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco have fared well in the U.S. News Best Places to Live rankings. With affordability serving as a major factor for many people moving to a new place, smaller metro areas allow resi How to Plan an International Trip During Retirement 04/03/2018 08:00pm • Whether you've always dreamed of checking global destinations off your bucket list, or you have only recently felt the twitch to travel internationally, one thing is certain: The retirement years are a nearly perfect time to pack your bags. You have more time in your schedule, as well as the flexib News of crashes has not stalled self-driving car tests in Md. 04/03/2018 05:52am • WASHINGTON — A fatal crash involving a Tesla SUV in a semi-autonomous mode in California and another deadly crash involving an autonomous Uber in Arizona have received national attention, including the attention of area transportation officials. The incidents, however, are not putting the brake What Happens if You Don't Pay a Debt? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Say you were going to pay off a debt, but money was tight and you decided that paying off your mortgage was more important, and the debt was never paid. If you're wondering which consequences you might face, there are plenty of unpleasant scenarios that could play out. The financial fallout could Tips on small ways you can stop wasting money 03/29/2018 11:35pm • WASHINGTON — Sure, you turned off that appliance, but did you unplug it? If you didn't, you're probably wasting money. Kiplinger's Janet Bodnar shares some money-saving tips for items you already have. Heating and cooling You can shave some bucks off utility bills by putting a stake through s 4 Tips to Weather Market Volatility 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Market volatility returned in March, an unsettling development for investors hoping that February's correction would prove to be a short-term interruption for the bull market. During the week of March 19, U.S. equities fell the most over a one-week period since early 2016. Despite the largest one-da Top 5 planning tips when selling a business 03/28/2018 06:45am • If you own a business and are planning to sell it at some point in the future, these five financial planning areas are important to consider. In working with business owners as they prepare to sell their businesses, I have noticed that they often neglect the important personal financial planning How Much House Can I Afford? 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a veteran house hunter, determining how much you can afford to spend on a new property isn't always simple. You can use online tools and consult a lender or mortgage broker for guidance, but the best approach is to take a close look at your own financial situ Falls Church ranked healthiest community in US; 3 from Northern Va. in top 10 03/26/2018 05:16am • WASHINGTON — A survey of nearly 3,000 communities across the United States has determined that the city of Falls Church, Virginia, is the healthiest community in the nation — one of three Northern Virginia communities in the top 10. Fairfax City came in at No. 6 in the U.S. News & World R Pros and Cons of Buying Alphabet Inc (GOOGL, GOOG) Stock 03/25/2018 08:00pm • There are only a handful of companies in the world that could argue they have power approaching Alphabet Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL). And ever since its initial public offering in 2004, GOOG stock has performed accordingly. But the company behind the world's leading search engine is not the growth dy What are the challenges of driverless cars? 03/23/2018 03:30am • Q: How realistic is it that the general public will be using driverless cars in the near future? A: The hype surrounding autonomous vehicles has been growing as just about every car manufacturer and many high-tech firms race to be the first to market. The rewards — both financially and in sa Trial underway for driver in food truck collision that killed Va. mother 03/19/2018 03:51pm • WASHINGTON — Proceedings began Monday in the trial of Tony Steven Dane, a food truck owner who was at the wheel during a fatal collision last year in Loudoun County, Virginia. Dane faces involuntary manslaughter and other charges in the Leesburg crash that killed an Ashburn woman and severely i Self-driving cars: Benefits, risks and where they stand now 03/19/2018 04:16am • WASHINGTON — Self-driving cars have promise: a significant reduction in deadly crashes. But the cars do not really exist yet and still face significant questions about security, ownership and how people and regular vehicles interact with them “We are seeing where people are maybe misinterpret