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How Investors Can Maximize Retirement Income 12/20/2018 07:00pm • Baby boomers today continue grappling with a growing retirement income challenge -- and the urgency is compounded by disappearing pension plans, higher costs of living, increasing health care costs and longer life expectancies. Ten thousand baby boomers turn 65 each day. But according to the Insure Pros and Cons to Buying Honda Motor Co Ltd (HMC) Stock 12/20/2018 07:00pm • Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) didn't start out as a car company, but it's sure come a long way from the early days, when it sold motorized bikes back in 1946. Company founder Soichiro Honda did so well in the bike business he decided to expand his company, calling it the Honda Motor Co. when it rolled 5 Questions About Net Worth -- Answered 12/20/2018 07:00pm • In society, we often equate net worth with the financial status of the rich and famous. Maybe you associate net worth with the economic standing of famous Hollywood actors, high-profile politicians and successful business leaders. Or perhaps you view net worth as a benchmark of your own wealth comp Navy Federal Credit Union deposits, phones down for hours 12/20/2018 03:01pm • WASHINGTON — Navy Federal Credit Union customers found empty account balances Thursday morning as the credit union said they were having problems with banking and direct deposits — and members weren’t able to get through to them on the phone either. The credit union said on Twitter Thursday Q&A: 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins breaks down 'Beale Street' 12/20/2018 12:11am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '00f54b4c-7474-4690-9925-60fe5492f4b0' }).render("34861534ebf59724");}); WASHINGTON -- How do you follow-up When Is the Best Time to Apply for a Credit Card? 12/19/2018 07:00pm • For many things in life, timing is everything. That's especially true of credit cards. Applying for a credit card at the wrong time could mean you're denied. But time it just right and you could not only be approved, but reap major rewards, too. The best time to apply for a credit card is when you' 10 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy for 2019 12/19/2018 07:00pm • The 10 best bank stocks to buy for 2019.Heading into the New Year, the economy seems to be doing well, with GDP growing by 3 percent or so, relatively low inflation, and 2017's tax cuts providing heavy fiscal stimulus to the economy and corporate America. But in the fourth quarter of 2018, markets w Financial New Year's Resolutions You Don't Have to Keep 12/19/2018 07:00pm • It's that time of year when people begin thinking about how they'll improve their lives in the new year. For many that includes looking for ways to make a fresh start with their money. Nearly a third of adults are planning to make a financial resolution for 2019, according to a survey of 2,005 adul Thefts from cars up compared with last year in DC 12/19/2018 05:20pm • WASHINGTON — Crooks who steal things from cars have been busy in D.C. There had been 11,158 thefts from autos in the District as of Wednesday. In 2017, there were 9,998. One of the most-common questions on a community listserv in Upper Northwest, where break-ins have been common, is how peop The Hunt: Assessing the US fight against terrorism in 2018 12/19/2018 03:31pm • WASHINGTON — The U.S. agencies fighting terrorism seem to have gained the upper hand again in 2018 as the number of attacks decreased. And in this week's edition of The Hunt with WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green,  the director of George Mason University's Michael V. Hayden Cente Va. GOP plan tax cut bill in place of Gov. Northam's proposed spending 12/19/2018 04:32am • RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Republicans are promising a tax cut plan for couples making around $140,000 a year, and less spending, rather than the refundable tax credit plan for lower-income families proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam. The competing tax proposals will play a key role in budget and spe Today in History: Dec. 19 12/19/2018 12:01am • Today is Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 19, 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the Republican-controlled House for perjury and obstruction of justice (he was subsequently acquitted by the Senate). On this date: In 1777, during the American Know These Year-End Tax Tips for 2018 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Always plan ahead. As the saying goes: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." Tax planning isn't the way most people want to spend their free time during the holidays. However, planning now can save money in the long run. Here are five things to do before the end of the year to cut your 2018 Best Last-Minute Christmas Sales for 2018 12/18/2018 07:00pm • With Christmas less than a week away, retailers are trying to entice as many last-minute shoppers as possible with deals that rival even Black Friday's pricing. Note that as the holiday draws nearer, shipping deadlines for on-time Christmas delivery may have already passed. Fortunately, many retail Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What's Better for Your Business? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining positive cash flow and covering expenses are two of the biggest challenges you may face as a business owner. Charge cards and credit cards can provide working capital for short-term expenses, and they can also be used to fund longer-term growth projects. But which one is right for your b