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These Life Events Require the Most Insurance Planning 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Some key life events are a bigger financial priority than others. Take, for example, a married couple who has their first child, or hitting retirement. Both life events should trigger a close examination of your life insurance needs -- and they're certainly not the only life events that require an 14 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes 05/10/2017 08:00pm • With summer right around the corner, you may have some vacation and travel plans in mind. That's great, but Angela Ginn-Meadow, a senior diabetes educator at the University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Baltimore, has a reminder for you. "You can go on your vacation and have Is your car as safe as you think? How to read crash test ratings 05/08/2017 04:05am • RUCKERSVILLE, Va. — When shopping for a car, just how good is a “good” crash rating? It could mean the difference between life and death. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s side-impact test showed that “you're roughly 70 percent less likely to die or be seriously injured in a 5 Signs That It's Time to Change Your Budgeting Strategy 05/02/2017 08:00pm • Starting a new job, getting married and many other life events will change your financial situation. If you aren't keeping an eye on your budget through these moments, you could be missing opportunities to improve your finances with additional savings or investment. Worse, you might be risking your Police: Teens vandalized 36 cars in Montgomery Village 05/01/2017 05:16pm • WASHINGTON — Monday morning was a little tougher to take for some residents of Montgomery Village when they were forced to start the day by assessing damage to their parked cars. Police said three teenage boys — two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old — smashed windshields, rear and side windows Compare to find companies offering the cheapest auto insurance 04/28/2017 04:54am • WASHINGTON — You're likely paying too much for auto insurance. according to a consumer group that's done price comparisons of the D.C. area's largest auto insurers. "We found really big differences in price from company to company for each of the hypothetical profiles we looked at," said Kevin Student Tips: Earning an Undergraduate Degree Abroad 04/27/2017 08:00pm • One way to figure out whether earning a bachelor's degree abroad is the right path for you is to talk with and learn from students who've already made the decision to attend a global university. Learn about the U.S. News asked five current undergraduate international students what advice they woul How to Use the One-and-Done Method for Retirement Savings 04/27/2017 08:00pm • Scraping together extra funds to contribute to an individual retirement account or 401(k) plan can be tough. Many savings methods focus on expenses that vary from month to month, like dining out and buying groceries. But these types of savings take effort every single month. Let's say your goal is 10 ways you're overspending without realizing it 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Frugality turns costly Sometimes you just know you're paying too much. Buying an expensive latte is a classic example. However, there are other times you could be overspending even when you think you're being smart with your money. Here's a look at 10 ways you may be overspending without even rea Flying cars: What excites, scares people 04/19/2017 08:33am • WASHINGTON — The idea of speeding commutes in an airborne car is both exciting and terrifying, according to a new survey that could "inform the decisions of designers and regulators of the initial generation of flying cars." The survey,  by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle, with University What to Consider Before You Leave a Salaried Job to Work for Yourself 04/10/2017 08:00pm • The idea of being your own boss may sound wonderful, but self-employment has its financial challenges. If you're thinking of leaving a full-time salaried position to work for yourself, good for you -- but if you really want this experience to be good for you, you'll want to think about these seven 4 Tips for Camper Van Vacationing With Kids 04/10/2017 08:00pm • In the age of peer-to-peer vacation rental sites and all-inclusive beach resorts, it can be hard to believe that renting a recreational camper van (a smaller, planet-friendly version of an RV) to elevate the traditional camping concept is catching on as an adventure-tourism trend. But for thrill-se The Pros and Cons of Taking Social Security Early 04/09/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to taking Social Security plan distributions, you do have options. Up first is age 62 -- that's the earliest you can take money from your Social Security plan. If you cash out at 62, just know there are benefits and penalties for cashing in early on Social Security -- and the "cons" pr 14 tips for bicycling safely on city streets 04/06/2017 09:11am • Safety is paramount. Whether you ride a bicycle in an urban area for fun, fitness or to commute to work efficiently through traffic-choked city streets, safety is paramount. In 2015, crashes with motor vehicles killed 817 bicyclists, a 13 percent increase over 2014, according to the Insurance In The High Cost of Caring for Loved Ones With Alzheimer's 04/05/2017 08:00pm • A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming for an individual with the progressive and presently incurable condition, as well as for family. The most common cause of dementia can wrench away a loved one in stages of cognitive decline and memory problems; it eventually disrupts all facets