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How Often Should I Check My Credit Report? 10/18/2018 08:00pm • In the wake of rampant data breaches, you hear it now more than ever: You need to check your credit report. And it's true -- periodically reviewing your credit report is necessary for catching fraud and errors. But how often do you actually need to check your credit? Once a year is the minimum, but 9 Ways to Buy U.S. Marijuana Stocks 10/18/2018 08:00pm • Many cannabis stocks will see more upside in the fourth quarter while others remain undervalued by investors who are wary of the burgeoning industry. The trading season for so-called pot stocks is cyclical and typically kicks off in the fall, but got a jump-start this year when Constellation Brands Indictment: Silver Spring doctor collected dead mother's benefits 10/18/2018 06:48pm • WASHINGTON — A Silver Spring, Maryland doctor has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she collected her dead mother’s retirement and social security checks for 13 years. Crystal Mebane McGinty, 58, according the United States Attorney’s Office in Maryland, never notified t 4 Strategies for Choosing an Overseas Retirement Spot 10/17/2018 08:00pm • Retiring overseas begins with a lot of thinking, planning, reading and researching. But at some point in the process you've got to get on a plane. Visiting each destination that has caught your attention can give you a sense of what living there would be like. However, overseas travel comes at a cos Fairfax Co. may cut pension, retirement benefits for some workers 10/17/2018 12:27pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County may cut pension and retirement benefits for employees hired after July 1, 2019. Next month's public hearing that the Board of Supervisors authorized will consider the following: Raising the minimum retirement age for civilian employees, and, for uniformed and ci Social Security changes coming in 2019 10/17/2018 06:00am • Social Security recipients will get 2.8 percent bigger checks in 2019. The program will also be adjusted in several other important ways next year that could affect the payments you receive or how much you pay into the system. Get ready for these Social Security changes coming in 2019. Larger Soc How ABLE accounts support special-needs children and their families 10/17/2018 05:38am • WASHINGTON — One financial challenge that many families with special-needs children confront is funding the ever-growing expenses that their child may need over their lifetime. With additional costs of important medical and support care often reaching over $100,000 per year for a special-needs chi 6 Myths About HSAs for Retirement 10/16/2018 08:00pm • The cost of health care in retirement continues to rise. The average couple will need $280,000 for medical expenses in retirement, according to a 2018 estimate by Fidelity Investments. While Medicare eligibility begins at age 65, retirees should expect to pay for premiums, co-pays, some drug prescri Securing your vote: How safe are Md.’s absentee ballots? 10/16/2018 03:59pm • WASHINGTON — Questions have been raised about the security of state election systems ahead of the midterm elections, which are now just three weeks away, but U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, from Maryland, believes the state’s voters can expect their votes to be properly counted. “I’m confiden 5 Steps for Picking a Medicare Plan 10/15/2018 08:00pm • For most of us, making the move from private, employer-provided health insurance to Medicare is a daunting task. First, there's the new lexicon: Medicare Advantage, Part B, Part D, Medigap -- what do they mean? Then there's the fear: "The Medicare decisions you're about to make will affect your heal How Elder Orphans Can Receive Care as They Age 10/11/2018 08:00pm • Preparing for our golden years in middle age is usually focused on fattening a 401(k), keeping up with the hottest ranked retirement cities and thinking about how we might adapt a home for aging in place. But are you giving much thought to who'll take care of you when your health, mobility and indep 10 Things Everyone Must Know About Taxes 10/11/2018 08:00pm • Filing taxes can feel daunting, regardless of your income bracket, filing status or familiarity with current rules and regulations. Fortunately, getting important documents prepped and learning basic concepts, including how taxes are assessed and collected, can help make the process easier to naviga When Does My Credit Card Report to the Credit Bureaus? 10/11/2018 08:00pm • If you plan to apply for a loan, interview for a job or rent an apartment anytime soon, you want your credit to be in the best possible shape. There are many ways to give it a boost, from paying down debts to paying bills on time, but that good behavior may not be reflected in your credit score unti Va.'s REAL ID most popular in Northern Virginia in first 10 days 10/11/2018 04:15am • FAIRFAX, Va. — Virginia issued more than 16,000 REAL ID compliant licenses in the first 10 days of offering them, and the commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles said Wednesday that the change has increased wait times across the state. "The busiest part of the state is what we consider 4 Documents You Need in Retirement 10/10/2018 08:00pm • Documents and directives are a part of modern life. You might have documents proving you own your house, showing the terms of your mortgage and detailing the agreement for your credit card. You might have a prenuptual agreement, a divorce decree or an employment contract. Once you retire -- or even