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Older Investors Can Learn a Lot From Millennials 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it can backfire for investors. Following the herd can be dangerous in a volatile market, where buying or selling in tandem with the crowd could seriously undercut your retirement portfolio. There is, however, a case to be made for taking cues from th How to Retire in 2018 01/15/2018 07:00pm • The year you retire is a pivotal time to make final adjustments to your finances and a plan to spend down your assets. You also need to make important decisions about Social Security and health insurance. Here's what you need to do if you plan to retire in 2018. Set up health insurance. You don't Should Tax Reform Change How You Save for Retirement? 01/10/2018 07:00pm • It's the most sweeping tax reform enacted in decades, but don't expect the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to significantly change how you save for retirement. "I don't know that it fundamentally changes the advice we give," says David Brinkman, an investment relationship manager for Schneider Downs Wealth M Md. lawmakers consider consumer credit freeze bill to lock out ID thieves 01/10/2018 08:10am • WASHINGTON ��� Maryland lawmakers will consider legislation to help you lock identity thieves out of your credit. Identity thieves who get your name and Social Security number may open lines of credit you don���t even know exist, until you find them months or years later on your credit report. Un What the new tax law means for your 2018 finances 01/10/2018 05:04am • WASHINGTON ��� The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 signed into law in December provided a major overhaul to the previous tax legislation. As the bill was being finalized, many people rushed to prepay state and local taxes (i.e. ���SALT���) before Dec. 31, 2017, to avoid losing out on these itemized Could spit be the latest key to diagnosing concussions? 01/10/2018 02:09am • MANASSAS, Va. ��� What if you could know whether you had suffered a concussion ��� without any shadow of a doubt, and in just minutes ��� simply by spitting in a tube? As the scope of potential short- and long-term damage from brain injuries in football becomes clearer every day, the mad scramble Health care jobs abound. Here's how to tap into the hot job market 01/10/2018 12:01am • At George Washington University Hospital, Thursday is wing day. By 5 a.m., food service workers have prepared piles of chicken in anticipation of the lunch rush, when staff members, doctors and visitors pack the cafeteria. Other cooks keep busy filling orders patients make using their personalized d What's the Point of Retirement? 01/09/2018 07:00pm • Retirement has traditionally involved a brief period of well-deserved rest after a lifetime of backbreaking work. But today's retirement offers a chance for a whole new life. Whether you retire at age 62 or even 70, you likely have a lot of years ahead of you. But your career has concluded and your 7 Incentives to Save More for Retirement in 2018 01/07/2018 07:00pm • The new year is an excellent time to start saving a little more for the future. There are also a variety of perks you might qualify for if you put some extra money aside for retirement. Aim to take advantage of these incentives to save for retirement this year. An employer match. Many companies wil 8 Top Travel Resolutions for 2018 01/04/2018 07:00pm • Self-improvement is often cited as the main reason Americans make resolutions at the start of the each calendar year. For travelers seeking new experiences, resolutions often include pursuing more meaningful and immersive activities while crisscrossing the globe. Visiting remote villages, castle-ho Why You Should File Your Taxes ASAP 01/04/2018 07:00pm • During the first five months of 2017, more than 100,000 people received unwelcome news: Someone else had filed a tax return using their name and Social Security number. Fraudulent tax returns have been declining in recent years thanks to enhanced security measures deployed by the government. "They a Will We Say Goodbye to Cash in 2018? 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Cash isn't always the most convenient way to pay for your everyday expenses. Today, options ranging from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to mobile payment systems like Apple Pay mean it's possible to forego cash for most transactions. However, it remains to be seen whether 2018 will be the year in wh Why Facebook Inc (FB) Is One of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2018 01/02/2018 07:00pm • If you missed out on Facebook Inc (Nasdaq: FB) and its soaring share price in 2017 -- the stock jumped 53 percent last year -- don't be too hard on yourself. In fact, you should be optimistic: Facebook is still one of the best stocks to buy for 2018, despite its massive run. FB was one of just seve New laws in Md. and Va. took effect with the New Year 12/29/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON ��� It's a new year and if you live in Maryland or Virginia, you should be prepared for some new rules. While most laws in both states take effect in either July or October, there are handful of new laws that kicked in Jan. 1. Here's a brief look at some of them. Maryland Smoke detec Advocates Fear Trump's Rhetoric Harms Kids From Immigrant Families 12/28/2017 07:00pm • The question, from one of the girls in teacher Cindy Herrera's fourth grade class at Dolores Mission School in East Los Angeles, was direct, plaintive -- and heart-rending. "Why does Trump hate Mexicans?" Sylvia asked. (Sylvia is a pseudonym. U.S. News is not identifying the girl by her real name to