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What to know about SIM hijacking 11/23/2018 08:55pm • Q: What exactly is SIM hijacking, and how do I prevent it from happening to me? Our smartphones have become one of the most important devices we use on a daily basis, because so much of our lives are wrapped up in them. I often refer to them as a remote control for our lives, because we can accom 12 money-smart gifts to give during retirement 11/21/2018 08:00am • With the holidays approaching, you may be receiving wish lists from children and grandchildren. And the larger your family grows, the longer your shopping list for gifts might be. Before going to the mall, evaluate your gift options. "Retirees have much to offer family members by way of love and 7 budget-friendly ways retirees can create memorable holidays 11/20/2018 07:00pm • After you retire, the holidays often present new financial challenges. With your flexible schedule, you might feel pressure to travel and visit family, host a larger number of parties and bake more goodies. "Pressure to spend lots of money can make the holidays a particularly stressful time of year, Medicare vs. Medicaid 11/20/2018 07:00pm • Health insurance is mandatory under the Affordable Care Act, but not everyone has a job that offers health care benefits. Those who are not eligible for employer-based insurance or who don't earn enough to buy an individual policy may be able to find coverage through one of two government programs: Panama's Ultimate Beach Escape 11/19/2018 07:00pm • The beautiful beaches of Panama attract locals and visitors. On Friday afternoons there is an exodus from Panama City as residents drive across the Bridge of the Americas and then west on the Pan-American Highway and head for the beach. Most people leaving Panama City for a regular weekend escape ar Slovak Protests Highlight Civil Rights Concerns 11/19/2018 07:00pm • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Widespread protests in Slovakia aimed at exposing corruption and calling for decency in the country's politics represent progress for a country that relatively recently overthrew its communist rule, one of its top defense officials says, expressing optimism at its ability to A Guide to Vesting in Your 401(k) Plan 11/18/2018 07:00pm • Vesting in your 401(k) plan means that you own it. While you already own the amount you personally deposit in your 401(k) plan, you don't own your employer's contributions to the account until you vest in the 401(k) plan. What is 401(k) vesting? You become vested in your 401(k) plan when you quali Can Google Chrome browser extensions be dangerous? 11/15/2018 08:19pm • Q: Is there any reason to be concerned with Chrome extensions? One of the many reasons that Google’s Chrome browser has become the most popular browser in the world includes the ability to add new functionality through extensions. The vast majority of the more than 180,000 available extensions Deciding Between a Roth vs. Traditional IRA 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to boost your retirement savings, it's a wise idea to open an individual retirement account, commonly known as an IRA. Though similar to 401(k) plans found in the workplace, an IRA can give workers more investment options and greater control over how their assets are managed. In 20 What Is Senior Home Care? 11/15/2018 07:00pm • Aging is a fact of life -- we simply can't stop the clock, and for most adults, there will come a time when a little extra assistance performing the tasks of daily living would be helpful. The Home Care Association of America reports that "nearly 70 percent of Americans who reach 65 will be unable t Becoming an Executor of an Estate: What You're In For 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you've been named executor of an estate, you carry the burden of a variety of duties and legal responsibilities, including filing and paying remaining local and federal taxes, assessing the worth of assets, distributing property and sending records to beneficiaries. While you may feel privileged 6 Tips for Do-It-Yourself Retirement Investors 11/15/2018 07:00pm • Investing in retirement is different than investing during your working years. Since you are counting on your assets for your retirement income, preserving your savings becomes more important than asset growth. This strategy adjustment can be a challenge for do-it-yourself retirement investors who 'I'm the reason the murder rate is so high:' Man charged in 10-year-old's shooting death suspected in 2nd killing 11/15/2018 04:45pm • WASHINGTON — The fourth man charged in the shooting death of a 10-year-old girl, who was killed on her way to an ice cream truck over the summer, is already in jail and suspected in another killing that took place just weeks after the girl was gunned down. Mark Tee Price, 24, of Southeast D.C., Volunteers help build 100 affordable homes for Northern Va. families 11/15/2018 12:19am • WASHINGTON — At first glance, it would have been easy for passers-by to mistake the Wednesday morning gathering on Donora Drive in Alexandria, Virginia for a block party. 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