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4 Increasingly Popular Company Retirement Planning Perks 03/12/2017 08:00pm • A traditional 401(k) plan is now the predominate form of retirement benefit provided by employers. However, companies tweak their retirement benefit packages from year to year and sometimes add new 401(k) features or other types of retirement benefits. Here's a look at the types of retirement benef 6 DC-area companies make Fortune’s 'Best Companies to Work For' 03/09/2017 04:00pm • WASHINGTON — Fortune Magazine's 2017 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For includes six companies that keep their headquarters in the D.C. region. The annual list, now in its 20th year, is based on feedback from more than 230,000 people and includes employee surveys about the quality of th New Programs Offer Low Down Payment and Rate Options to First-Time Homebuyers 03/07/2017 07:00pm • If you're a first-time buyer, making the leap to homeownership in 2017 could be an affordable dream come true. The economy is performing at its best levels since 2009 with gains in wages, low unemployment and the highest levels of job growth on record. And although home prices have risen as the eco Avoid 3 Mistakes When Applying for Summer Financial Aid 03/07/2017 07:00pm • As winter melts into spring, some college students are already looking further ahead -- toward summer. That's because if you plan to enroll in a summer session, now is the time to prepare. And that means studying up on your school's financial aid rules. You may be an expert in English, calculus and What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill 03/06/2017 07:00pm • "Don't panic." That's one of the first pieces of advice the Internal Revenue Service gives filers who can't pay their taxes. In addition to panicking, the IRS strongly cautions filers against delaying or neglecting to file entirely, as doing so can result in huge financial consequences. If you've s 5 Real Estate Trends to Know Before You Sell Your Las Vegas Home 03/06/2017 07:00pm • With a low inventory of homes available for sale and strong housing prices, now could be a great time to sell your Las Vegas home. But, a quick sale is never a sure thing. To increase your chances of capitalizing on a seller's market, you need to do your research. To better understand today's buyer Include Longevity Planning in Your Retirement Strategy 03/06/2017 07:00pm • Average life expectancy for men and women in the U.S. has reached the mid-80s and the Social Security Administration estimates that one in four 65-year-olds will live into their 90s. Living longer means having more time to do the things you enjoy in retirement but there's something else to think ab How to Deduct MBA Tuition on Your Taxes 03/05/2017 07:00pm • With many top-ranked full-time MBA programs costing more than $50,000 in tuition per year, the ability to deduct b-school expenses come tax time offers some students a way to recoup costs. Brandon Yahn, 32, who completed his MBA in 2012 at the University of California--Berkeley's Haas School of Busi 2018 Best Graduate Schools Preview: Top 10 Business Schools 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Thinking about applying to graduate school? Whether you're interested in pursuing an MBA or attending law school or medical school, there are some big decisions to make. To help students find the right school for them, U.S. News & World Report surveys more than 1,970 graduate schools and program 5 Tax Tips for First-Time Homeowners 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Taking the leap into buying a house is exhilarating and exciting, especially for new homeowners. There will be some bumps and roadblocks along the way, but there is a big opportunity to ease the cost of your mortgage by taking advantage of several tax write-offs readily available. Whether you are in 5 Reasons Millennials Aren't Saving for Retirement 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Low salaries and burdensome student loan payments make it difficult for many young people to begin saving for retirement. Younger workers frequently don't have access to workplace retirement benefits and are less likely than their older counterparts to contribute when a 401(k) plan is provided. Less The Surprising Relationship Between Your Credit and Insurance Rates 03/05/2017 07:00pm • You probably know that your credit plays a big role in your financial life. It affects whether you get approved for credit accounts -- like car loans, credit cards and mortgages -- and the interest rate you pay. However, even if you don't want a new credit card or need to finance a big purchase, you When Is the Best Time of the Year to Relocate to a New City? 03/02/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. Census Bureau reported in November that the rate of Americans moving hit an all-time low in 2016, with 11.2 percent moving to a new home and just under 2 percent making a significant move to a different state, region or country. 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