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What Are Granny Pods? 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Most families feel concerns over how to take care of aging relatives. You may be unsure whether you can provide the level of care necessary, but nursing homes and assisted living can be costly. Granny pods, also called granny flats or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), gives families a new option for 7 Things to Know About Withdrawing Money From a Traditional IRA 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Individual retirement accounts, commonly known as IRAs, are retirement fund staples for many people. Traditional IRAs let workers take a tax deduction when they deposit money into their account and then pay taxes when they make a withdrawal. It sounds straightforward, but exactly when and how you wi How to Stay Safe on a College Campus 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Just like anywhere else in a city or town, crimes can occur on a college campus. And no matter whether a school is gated or dispersed throughout a city with no visual boundaries, students should take safety precautions and use common sense when walking on and off campus, especially at night. "Trust How have school systems in Maryland struggled to hire educators? New Blueprint reports detail difficulties 03/27/2023 05:45am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s local school systems submitted their plans to implement a decade-long education reform plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s F Laid Off at Age 60? Here's How to Handle Retirement Savings 03/26/2023 08:00pm • Older U.S. career professionals are walking a tightrope as they near retirement, with decent odds they'll wind up unemployed before hanging their workplace lanyard up for good.According to an Urban Institute study, more than 50% of American workers over age 50 either lost their jobs via layoffs or t 10 Costs to Include in Your Retirement Budget 03/26/2023 08:00pm • Some costs can be reduced or eliminated in retirement, while other expenses might remain the same or even increase as you age. You won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services or take up new hobbi How to Invest in TIPS: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 03/26/2023 08:00pm • Investors are always searching for ways to protect investments from losses and the eroding effects of inflation. One type of investment that can provide a hedge against inflation when it comes to your investment portfolio is Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS. But especially in today's Afghanistan military dog set to reunite with its owner in the U.S. 03/26/2023 07:00am • ▶ Watch Video: Afghanistan military dog set to reunite with its owner in the U.S. During a tour in Afghanistan in 2019, Kristen St. Pierre, a female platoon commander for the Georgia Army National Guard, became really close to a colleague that she thought she may never see again: her b Are I Bonds a Good Investment for Retirees? 03/23/2023 08:00pm • For retirees, I bonds represent a robust portfolio option in 2023 -- and savvy investors know it. Take the March 2023 I bond composite rate, which stands at 6.89%. That's a good and safe return for retirement investors, who know only too well that capital preservation is the name of the game in reti What Is an Infographic Resume? 03/23/2023 08:00pm • If you're looking for a way to stand out in the job applicant pool and catch the attention of hiring managers, an infographic resume could be what you need. Infographic resumes are a creative way to provide an easy-to-understand visual representation of your qualifications. However, they may not be 7 Best Finance Jobs to Pursue 03/21/2023 08:00pm • Discover your dream career in finance.Are you passionate about numbers, market trends and financial strategies? A career in finance might be the perfect path for you. As the lifeblood of every business, finance positions play a critical role in an organization's fiscal success and stability. From in How Much Should I Spend on Groceries? 03/21/2023 08:00pm • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget is a challenge for many households. But thanks to inflation, grocery budgeting has been especially difficult in the last year. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average cost of eating food at home has risen 11.4% in 2022 versu Md. man arrested on attempted kidnapping at a school bus stop 03/21/2023 04:52am • Police arrested a Maryland man they said tried to kidnap a child at a school bus stop in Montgomery County. It happened Monday around 7:20 a.m. on the 17600 block of Towne Crest Drive. Police said that a man, identified as Jamaal Germany, 30, of Gaithersburg, grabbed the child and tried to pull t 6 Steps to Get Started With ESG Investing 03/19/2023 08:00pm • Still wondering whether environmental, social and governance standards in investing, also known as ESG investing, is a trend that will eventually fizzle out? You can probably stop that now. A recent report by PwC has shown that if anything, the global interest in ESG investing will accelerate to an 10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 03/19/2023 08:00pm • When selecting funds for your 401(k), simple is usually better. Actively managed funds with complicated investment strategies often underperform index funds over the long term, and they'll charge you more to do it through higher expense ratios. Instead, for the most reliable long-term success, opt f