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Hogan, Baker trade barbs over transportation priorities, Metro 06/16/2016 07:48pm • WASHINGTON — The state of Maryland is hanging Prince George’s County out to dry as the region prepares for a two-week Metro track shutdown, County Executive Rushern Baker said Thursday. Baker said the state has not done enough to supplement the county-run bus system or the state-run MARC serv Vital Money Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Walking Down the Aisle 06/15/2016 08:00pm • When Cupid's arrow hits you and love is in the air, the logistics of marriage (including the finances) may be easily overlooked. Although talking about money-related topics openly can be uncomfortable, it's vital to have money conversations before you commit to someone forever. You don't want to fin 7 High Return, Low Risk Investments for Retirees 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Many people spend decades in retirement. That's certainly good news, but it also presents the challenge of making your savings last throughout a long lifespan. Here are seven investments for retirees that could help you earn a decent return without taking on too much risk. 1. Real estate investment Increase a Monthly Student Loan Payment to Save on Interest 06/14/2016 08:00pm • A few weeks ago, the Student Loan Ranger detailed that paying your interest before it capitalizes saves you money on your student loans. Now let's look at how federal student loan payments are applied and how understanding the way this works can also save you money in the long run. First, the basic How to Invest in 18-Hour Cities 06/14/2016 08:00pm • Stocks mentioned in this story: UNH, TGT, GWPH , INSY As millennials and baby boomers flock to more walkable urban environments where they can live, work and play, many are seeking mid-sized, 18-hour cities full of activities past the traditional 9-to-5 hour workday. With the perks of a large urban What Homebuyers Should Know About Solar Panels 06/14/2016 08:00pm • As Americans gain awareness about the financial and environmental cost of non-renewable energy sources, residential solar installations are increasing across the country. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that the U.S. now has enough solar installations to power 5.7 million homes, wit Why Stock Buybacks Are Often a Lousy Idea 06/13/2016 08:00pm • From the hazy, notoriously myopic perspective of Wall Street, short-term performance is put on a pedestal. The long-term is an abstract concept nowadays, and quarterly scrutiny puts pressure on company executives to perform or be replaced. Enter stock buybacks, a tailor-made tool many public compan Don't Make These 10 Freshman Mistakes In College 06/13/2016 08:00pm • Make the Most of Freshman Year Starting a new life as a college freshman can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. As new students try to get their footing, many make some interesting mistakes. U.S. News rounded up tips from Twitter followers and experts about common first-year blunders to Senior Secured Debt Can Be Lucrative for Investors 06/12/2016 08:00pm • The year was 2009 and General Motors Co. (ticker: GM) had just declared bankruptcy. Financial carnage ensued. GM stock plummeted to zero value. People who owned it lost everything. Those invested in GM common bonds tried to collect something, and grabbed at pennies -- about 20 cents on the dollar. Loans available for Va. residents with storm damage 06/11/2016 11:30am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Low-interest disaster loans are available for people with damage from February's storms to pay for repairs. The U.S. Small Business Administration loans are available to homeowners, renters, business owners and nonprofits in and around Appomattox and Essex counties. Home Real Estate's New Land of Plenty 06/08/2016 08:00pm • Besides being a swell singing cowboy, Gene Autry was also a pretty smart investor. He bought KTLA-TV for $12 million and sold it for 20 times as much. He also paid $2.45 million for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels when they were an expansion team. That was in 1961. In 1998, he sold the A How to Keep Co-signing From Ruining Your Relationships and Your Finances 06/08/2016 08:00pm • If someone asked you to do something that had a 38 percent chance of costing you money, a 28 percent chance of hurting your credit score and a 26 percent chance of damaging your relationship with your child, friend or spouse, would you do it? Chances are your answer is no. 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The decisions you make now will impact the retirement benefits you receive and how much you will be able to safely spend for the rest of your life. Here's how to improve your retirement fin