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How to Retire By 40 According to People Who Have Done It 12/05/2018 07:00pm • Before the FIRE ("financial independence, retire early") movement invaded the U.S., before there were iPhones, before there was even the internet (gasp!), Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the ripe ages of 38. Now entering their 29th year of retirement, the Kaderlis have more money than ever. "Fo What Is a Health Savings Account? 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Many workers are able to reduce their health insurance premiums by signing up for a high-deductible health insurance plan and pairing it with a health savings account. HSAs provide a triple tax benefit: You don't have to pay income tax on your contributions, the money in the account grows without b 7 Bargain Stocks That May Be Value Traps 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Know the difference between a value stock and a value trap.The dip in the U.S. stock market in the past two months has provided market bulls with an opportunity to load up on some of their favorite stocks at discounted share prices. Long-term value investors are searching for the best market deals t The Social Security Retirement Age Increases to 66.5 in 2019 12/02/2018 07:00pm • While you can start Social Security payments at age 62, your monthly checks are reduced if you begin collecting benefits at this age. To claim your full benefit you need to sign up for Social Security at your full retirement age, which varies by birth year. Here's a look at how the retirement age i How to Improve Your Business Credit Score 12/02/2018 07:00pm • Your company has incredible financial powers. In the name of your business, you can open credit cards, apply for loans and even get office space and vehicles. And, along with those abilities comes a system for evaluating your company's financial health -- a business credit score. When considering b How to Protect Your Dividend Income 12/02/2018 07:00pm • They plummet, then they soar -- this fall's stock gyrations can make your head spin. Investors have long been told to just wait out the downturns. And, indeed, the broad market has always gone to new highs after the worst crashes, even if some stocks never recover. That's fine for investors who are How to Prepare for a Post-Retirement Second Act 11/29/2018 07:00pm • Luther Keith retired in 2005 from his job as an award-winning reporter and editor at the Detroit News . But, he never really retired. Keith, 68, has two second careers. By day, he works as executive director of ARISE Detroit, a nonprofit community organization. At night, he morphs into a blues sing The Hidden Cost of Free Financial Apps 11/29/2018 07:00pm • Consumers have grown more comfortable managing every aspect of their daily lives with their mobile devices. More than just communication devices, smartphones allow users to control their household appliances, access media and see who is knocking on the front door. If there is a chore, there is proba Outgoing Md. lawmaker launching pro bono lobbying shop 11/28/2018 08:17am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. There’s a sizable roster of former Annapolis lawmakers now working as State House lobbyists – and making a comfortable living, thank you Confusion at Walter Reed during active-shooter response 11/27/2018 10:00pm • WASHINGTON — Authorities at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are piecing together what happened during a tense Tuesday afternoon, when a reported active-shooter situation turned out to be a false alarm. It was an incident that was further complicated over social media, with the Navy How to Set a Travel Budget in Retirement 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The lure of travel can be strong for retirees who now have time for extended trips. From visiting family and former classmates to trotting the globe and soaking in historical sites, the options are nearly endless. Before mapping out your trip schedule, taking a close look at costs is essential. "Th DC among most expensive cities to have a baby 11/27/2018 09:41am • WASHINGTON — Bringing a newborn into the family brings joy — and more expenses. And it turns out the D.C. metro region is among the most expensive places to raise a child. Magnify Money added up a basic, no-frills monthly baby budget for America's 100 largest metropolitan areas, and included Today in History: Nov. 26 11/26/2018 12:04am • Today is Monday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2018. There are 35 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 26, 1941, U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull delivered a note to Japan's ambassador to the United States, Kichisaburo Nomura (kee-chee-sah-boor-oh noh-moo-rah), setting Do Investors Need a Daily Money Manager? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • The internet and mutual funds have given investors knowledge and independence previous generations might never have imagined. But many, perhaps most, continue to lean on professionals for guidance. That's easy to understand when it comes to big-ticket matters like growing a nest egg for retirement. 'They've hacked us:' Journalist says Facebook, tech giants fuel fake news health crisis 11/24/2018 01:18pm • WASHINGTON — Facebook has come under fire this week following a New York Times' investigation into what the company knew about Russian meddling, data sharing and fake news, and how its leaders went on the attack after each scandal. And just before the Thanksgiving holiday, Facebook acknowledged it