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Headphones Today, Hearing Aids Tomorrow? 09/06/2016 08:00pm • Earbuds are everywhere: on the street, at school and at work. Compact and convenient, they deliver sound straight to your ear canals with a direct line to eardrums and delicate inner-ear structures. That has a downside, though. Audiologists warn that unsafe earbud use can potentially lead to irreve 6 Ways Your Teen Driver Will Affect Your Wallet 09/06/2016 08:00pm • If your teen is about to start driving, you'll want to steel more than your nerves. Brace your wallet for the financial impact. The costs of having a teenage driver may be more significant than you realize. Your insurance will climb. You know that, but you may not be prepared for how much. Andrew Why IRA CDs Can Be Useful for a Part of Your Portfolio 08/30/2016 08:00pm • A bank certificate of deposit is often overlooked by investors. CDs are known to be useful for saving, but they're often looked down upon for investing. Yes, an investment portfolio of only CDs is probably not appropriate for many investors. However, it can make sense to include CDs for at least a Ace the Transition From Full-Time Worker to Full-Time Student 08/29/2016 08:00pm • Remembering how to live like a student didn't come naturally to Claire Seely, who is currently in her second year of a master's program at the University of South Carolina. "When I had a salary, I could go out to happy hour twice a week, and that was fine. But as a graduate student, I was still doi DC area accused of 'appalling' emergency preparedness 08/26/2016 04:13am • WASHINGTON — Turn around, don't drown. The number of people who ignore that advice about driving through floodwater, based on the results of a new survey, is "alarming" according to AAA Mid-Atlantic representatives. In the survey, 41 percent of Virginia respondents admitted driving though w AAA tests: Not all self-braking cars designed to stop 08/24/2016 12:44pm • WASHINGTON — New test results from AAA reveal that automatic emergency braking systems vary widely in their ability to stop a moving car. The tests reveal automatic emergency braking systems capable of preventing crashes reduced vehicle speeds by twice that of those designed to lessen severity. 10 Nontraditional Ways to Fund Your Retirement 08/17/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement planning, IRAs and 401(k)s tend to dominate the conversation. However, they aren't the only way people are funding their golden years. Increasingly, retirees are using income from a variety of sources to cover their monthly expenses. Kimberly Foss, the founder and pres Leaving Home? Know These 5 Smart Money Tips for Living On Your Own 08/17/2016 08:00pm • Living on your own for the first time -- whether it's a dorm room or your first apartment -- can be fun and exciting. It also means taking on new responsibilities, including managing your money. If you've been wondering how much money you need to finally move out, here are a few tips to help you sta 10 Things You Can Buy With Student Discounts 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Find Discounts to Slash College CostsWith the growing cost of attendance each year, student discounts are one savvy way to spend less. Parents of incoming freshmen are expected to spend $1,378 on back to school shopping with half that amount being spent on tech products and dorm room items, accordin 3 Ways to Grow Savings as an Empty Nester 08/11/2016 08:00pm • When the children are away, parents will save. That's long been the belief of financial advisors and economists that study saving habits. That's not what one of Stephen Brubaker's clients planned to do after their children flew the coop. Brubaker, an advisor at Exit & Retirement Strategies near As car thieves go high-tech, old-school security still a good bet 08/11/2016 06:11am • WASHINGTON — The practice of crooks defeating electronic car systems is evolving. First, tech-savvy thieves began breaking into vehicles to steal items inside by manipulating car fobs used for keyless entry. Now they're using laptops to steal the entire car with no key at all. The laptop ca How to Invest in Retirement 08/07/2016 08:00pm • For people with many years left to work, the retirement goal line looks way off in the gloom. Carry the ball across and you win, entering a deep end zone where there's no boss to answer to and you can enjoy decades of prosperity, comfort and fulfillment if all goes well. But retirement is not a ste What to Do After Inheriting a Home 08/07/2016 08:00pm • Receiving an inheritance is often an emotional experience. Inheriting property, such as the family home or a vacation home can be especially trying, as you weigh decisions that have both emotional and practical considerations. It is also common for the remaining parent to leave a house to all of th How to Manage Family Finances While Taking Care of an Elderly Parent 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Few things can prepare a person for an ailing parent. Leslie Thompson, managing principal at Spectrum Management Group in Indianapolis, recently had a client dealing with his father's own declining health, as dementia and other physical ailments set in. Although the father lived in a duplex connecte 12 Ways to Ensure You Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Make your money last. Retirement should be a time to relax and indulge in personal pursuits. Unfortunately, many seniors haven't saved enough, and their retirement years may be marked by financial worry and instability. For those who are concerned they don't have enough cash, here are 12 ways to str