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Credit Lock Versus Credit Freeze: Which Option Is Best? 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Criminals and cyber thieves only need a few data points, such as your name, address, Social Security number or credit card number, to steal from you. Once they have your identifying information, they could empty your bank account, rack up charges on your credit cards, get a cell phone in your name o 10 Ways to Improve Your Retirement Finances in 2019 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Savers have an opportunity to contribute more money to retirement accounts in 2019. Participating in a retirement account can qualify you for tax breaks, make you eligible for valuable employer contributions and allow you to capture stock market gains. The new year is also a good time to take steps Can I Get a Business Credit Card With No Personal Guarantee? 12/23/2018 07:00pm • If you own a small business, you are probably used to separating your business and personal finances. But the two may intertwine when you take out a business credit card if the issuer requires a personal guarantee. A personal guarantee is an agreement an owner or executive makes to pay back a debt DC to remain open during government shutdown 12/23/2018 01:28pm • WASHINGTON — As a city that is uniquely intertwined with federal services, the effects of a shutdown can be felt in D.C. more strongly than most other cities. However, the city will remain open during the shutdown, according to the mayor of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Friday that the What's open, what's closed during Christmas shutdown? 12/21/2018 10:54pm • WASHINGTON — Since lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a budget deal Friday, the lights get turned off at some key federal agencies. But you can still catch the festive holiday lights at the National Zoo. And take a stroll through the Smithsonian museums. The Smithsonian Institution sai Why Some Retirees Go Back to School at 65 12/20/2018 07:00pm • In the 10 years that Jacob Cohen, 70, has been retired from teaching, he has taken more than 100 courses at the University of North Carolina--Asheville, averaging three or four a semester. One of his favorite classes was about the history of life on earth, taught by a retired biology professor. He' 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 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 DC attorney general sues Facebook over data privacy 12/19/2018 12:51pm • WASHINGTON — The D.C. Attorney General Office is suing Facebook claiming the social media giant failed to safeguard users' data and improperly shared information with third-party applications, including with a controversial political research firm during the 2016 presidential election. Attorney Will You be Able to Afford the Lifestyle of Your Dreams in Retirement? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • While a retirement wish list might include roaming the world or pursuing a luxurious hobby, the daily realities of paying off a mortgage or funding a child's education can make it tough to save. Most Americans (70 percent) say their financial planning needs improvement, according to the 2018 online Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018 12/18/2018 05:26am • In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2019 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) plan provides tax breaks, employer contributions, an opportunity for automatic saving and the potential for investment growth. But you also need to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties in order to make the most of your account. Here's how to maximize the value of your 401 Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Self-employed individuals have the autonomy to choose when and how they work. But they also have to take the initiative to prepare for their own retirement. Entrepreneurs have several options to save for retirement, some of which qualify for tax benefits. Consider these retirement plan options for y 8 Ways to Overcome Financial Difficulties in Retirement 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Unexpected costs can affect your pocketbook at any point in your life. Financial surprises are an inevitability, especially as you age. Full-time earners can usually overcome financial difficulties as they continue to work. But retirees living from a limited income and finite nest egg may suffer mor The 10 Best Affordable Places to Retire Overseas in 2019 12/16/2018 07:00pm • Bargain retirement spots overseasA move overseas allows you to reduce the cost of retirement as you seek adventure. The best affordable options for retirement overseas in 2019 include six destinations in Europe. The strong dollar makes the eurozone an increasingly realistic option for retirees on a