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Avoid These 7 Pitfalls of Retirement 11/14/2018 07:00pm • We all look forward to retirement as a rewarding and pleasurable time of our lives. But there are going to be occasions when the reality does not measure up to the dream. Here's what to watch out for, and what to do about it. You get bored. Many new retirees experience a honeymoon period when they DC man faces gun charges, told family Pittsburgh shooting victims 'deserved it' 11/14/2018 07:59am • WASHINGTON — A D.C. man suspected of being a white nationalist has been arrested on gun charges after he told his family the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims "deserved it." Jeffrey Clark, 30, of D.C.'s Bloomingdale neighborhood, is charged with illegally possessing a firearm, and possessin 7 Country ETFs for Global Investors 11/13/2018 07:00pm • Investing outside the U.S. is easy with ETFs.In the recent hard-fought midterm election, there was a lot of rhetoric about America's economic relationships with other nations. Whatever you feel about trade policies, it's important to understand that in 2018 it has been "America first" in terms of in New 401(k) and IRA limits for 2019 11/13/2018 08:00am • Retirement savers will be able to contribute $500 more to 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts in 2019. Workers with slightly higher incomes will also qualify to contribute to Roth IRAs and claim the retirement saver's tax credit. Here's how the retirement account rules will change in 2019. How to Avoid Medicare Scams 11/12/2018 07:00pm • According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, scams against government and private health care insurers form the largest type of insurance fraud -- by far. No one knows exactly how much money is lost through health care fraud, but it is likely in the tens of billions of dollars a year, the gro A Guide to Getting a Pension 11/12/2018 07:00pm • A traditional pension plan provides a steady income to former employees. Once retirees meet the job tenure and age requirements, they receive regular monthly payments throughout their lifetime. A minority of private industry workers (17 percent) were provided with a traditional pension plan through What are the differences between happy and unhappy retirees? 11/12/2018 08:25am • Some retirees are happy, while others are downright miserable. According to financial planners, what separates the happy retirees from the unhappy ones comes down to getting a few things right in pre-retirement planning. Financial advisors say happily retired clients are financially stable and have What Is Assisted Living? 11/11/2018 07:00pm • For many older adults, advancing age means they'll face a time when living alone is no longer feasible. Certain aspects of daily living become more challenging, and if you find that you often need assistance to do things like caring for your home and yourself, it might be time to consider moving in Police: Deaths of father and son in Fauquier Co. home ruled as homicide 11/11/2018 05:06pm • WASHINGTON — A father and son were found dead in their Fauquier County, Virginia, home Friday morning and police on Sunday ruled their deaths as a homicide. Police responded to a request for a welfare check at the home on 11027 Salisbury Lane in Bealeton on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Family told polic Setting Up a Trust Fund 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Trust funds are often associated with well-heeled individuals and affluent families looking to pass on their wealth to future heirs. But the reality is there are a variety of advantageous reasons to set up a trust, even if you aren't especially rich. Still, establishing up a trust fund isn't easy. 11 Ways to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Keep your 10 percent.Distributions from individual retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 typically trigger a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. However, the IRA withdrawal rules contain several exceptions to the penalty if you meet certain circumstances or spend the money on specific purchases. He Do I Need Disability Insurance? 11/05/2018 07:00pm • Many workers spend years nurturing their ability to earn a paycheck. They complete specialized training programs, negotiate salary and score promotions. They take night classes, work overtime and find ways to make themselves indispensable to their employer. So what would happen if they lost the abil How to Know If Your Health Insurance is HSA-Qualified 11/04/2018 07:00pm • If you're eligible for a health savings account, commonly called an HSA, taking advantage is a smart way to save money on your current and future medical expenses. These accounts were created in 2003 to give Americans tax breaks that reduce the cost of healthcare. But in order to have an HSA, you m The 10 Best Places to Retire With Affordable Housing 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Low cost housingMoving to a place with lower housing costs can improve your retirement finances. If you sell a home in an expensive city and buy or rent in another city with more reasonable housing costs, you may be able to boost your retirement savings, retire sooner or enjoy a higher quality of li A Primer on Talking Politics at Work 11/04/2018 07:00pm • During contentious election seasons, political debate permeates the air, making it tempting to engage co-workers in conversations about campaigns and candidates. Many companies discourage this kind of discourse, however, because it can distract from work and raise topics that offend some employees.