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How to Retire in Canada 08/04/2022 08:00pm • If you're interested in heading north for retirement, it's important to think through the implications the decision can bring. "Many Americans assume that moving to Canada is easy and that there's a special pathway for Americans, since our two countries are so closely connected," says Cori Carl, aut Interim Alexandria schools superintendent details approach to mental wellness, security 08/04/2022 04:57am • On a camping trip as a child, Melanie Kay-Wyatt came across another camper who needed assistance in play areas. She stopped and worked to help the girl, and was struck when the girl's parents approached her, thanking Kay-Wyatt for engaging with and including their daughter. The response she recei Alexandria unveils security enhancements at public schools 08/03/2022 07:05am • Students who are headed back to school in Alexandria, Virginia, later this month will see more security around their buildings. The Northern Virginia city's public school system released a list of security enhancements, including posting more security guards at all middle and high schools. All Is It Possible to Run Out of Money in Retirement? 08/02/2022 08:00pm • It can be easy to worry about having enough income to support your retirement lifestyle. These anxieties naturally increase during an economic downturn and periods of inflation. Retirees living on a fixed income might feel their budget tightening or find it harder to pay regular bills. If you're con How DC, Md., Va. are fighting illegal robocalls 08/02/2022 04:00pm • Virginia, Maryland and D.C. have joined a nationwide task force to fight the onslaught of robocalls coming from overseas. The newly formed anti-robocall task force intends to target telecommunication companies that are gateway providers — companies that bring foreign robocalls into the U.S. As back-to-school nears, the fight over cellphones in classrooms rages on 08/02/2022 07:24am • ▶ Watch Video: Kids on the pressures of having a cell phone, social media at an early age As summer begins to draw to a close, back-to-school season promises the renewal of an ongoing fight over whether cellphones should be allowed in the classroom. With students' mental health top Progress slow for Prince William Co. Racial Justice Commission 07/30/2022 05:44pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County’s Racial and Social Justice Commission has yet to fully delve back into its work over the past five months, with How to Handle Retirement With Rising Inflation 07/28/2022 08:00pm • In January 2022, the cost-of-living-adjustment for Social Security was 5.9%, the highest rate of increase in the last 40 years. The percentage went up to accommodate the rising cost of goods and services. With inflation hitting grocery store shelves, gas stations and housing markets, among other pla Midyear Tax Planning for Financial Advisors 07/28/2022 08:00pm • Even though the filing deadline for 2022 tax returns is in April of 2023, there are deadlines that come earlier that sometimes go forgotten. The tax industry has done taxpayers a huge disservice by referring to February to April of each year as "tax season." That period has essentially turned into t Inflation and Retirees: When to Think About Going Back to Work 07/27/2022 08:00pm • If you are living on a fixed income in retirement, the increases at stores and restaurants could seem especially painful. Consumer prices went up by 9.1% from June 2021 to June 2022, the largest increase in 40 years. Looking for employment to help cover these hikes is one way to get through a period Can You Retire on $1 Million? Here's How Far It Will Go 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The answer depends on a number of factors, but some financial experts say you shouldn't count on a million dollars sustaining a long r How to Create an Interest-Only Retirement Plan 07/26/2022 08:00pm • An interest-only retirement plan aims to create a long-term investment portfolio that enables savers to live off the interest generated by their investments and leave the portfolio principal intact. Once the portfolio owner retires, the retiree should be able to live off the interest gained on the i What Is the Average Retirement Age? 07/25/2022 08:00pm • Working Americans say they expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2002, according to a 2022 Gallup poll. But most retirees don't stay on the job nearly that long. The average retirement age is 61 in 2022, up from age 59 in 2002, Gallup found. For two decades, Americans have told Gal How to Become a Landlord 07/24/2022 08:00pm • Real estate investing has long been thought of as one of the best ways to make money. But what about owning and managing rental properties by becoming a landlord? Being a landlord isn't easy, and the responsibilities that come with the job could be more of a challenge than it's worth, in some cases. Advice for Law Applicants Interested in International Law 07/24/2022 08:00pm • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post. I am a rising junior majoring in political sc