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How to Land the Job When You Have a Criminal Record 01/18/2016 07:00pm • Most of us make mistakes and quickly try to put them behind us. Except for those who use social media to memorialize failures in judgement, personal pitfalls rarely come up as part of the interview process. However, if the errors resulted in a conviction, prospective employers will respond differen How to Navigate Social Security and Optimize Your Benefits 01/17/2016 07:00pm • Despite any speculation about its future, Social Security still plays a primary role in how many Americans fund their retirement today. According to the Voya Retire Ready Index study, 61 percent of current retirees rely on Social Security as a major source of income in retirement.Recently, however, French startup revolution takes CES by storm 01/13/2016 03:12pm • By Steve Winter and Kenny Fried, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON -- The annals of mankind tell us that the French Revolution began on July 14, 1789 when Parisians stormed the Bastille prison to secure gunpowder for the uprising to follow. While that may, in fact, be historically accurate, it’ Do's and Don'ts of Downsizing Your Home 01/12/2016 07:00pm • The kids are grown and out of the house and maybe even having kids of their own now. The home you've had for a couple decades has served you well, but suddenly it's a bit big for what you need. When you're still working and healthy, it might be the right time to consider downsizing to a smaller hom An Affordable Mexican Coastal Retirement 01/11/2016 07:00pm • Mexico offers many tempting coastal options for retirement. One of the best is Mazatlán. Mazatlán lies about nine miles south of the Tropic of Cancer on the Pacific Ocean. It enjoys sunny winters and year-round warm waters that draw visitors from the rest of North America, including from elsewhere 4 Building Blocks of a Secure Retirement 01/10/2016 07:00pm • It can be a scary proposition to leave behind the security of a regular paycheck and face the blank slate of constructing your own new lifestyle. Will you be able to support yourself? Will your health hold out? What will you do with all the time? Of course, you can't predict the future. You might su Written threats found inside Woodbridge HS 01/08/2016 07:26am • WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Twice this week, threats of violence were found written on walls inside Woodbridge High School. Prince William County Public Schools officials say the threats are not credible and that there is no present concern about the safety and security of the school’s staff or student 5 Ways to Deal With Debt Before Retirement 01/07/2016 07:00pm • Like oil and water, debt and retirement don't go together very well. Living on a fixed income while still making monthly credit card or mortgage payments can be a struggle. A 2013 study from the University of Michigan Retirement Research Center found that almost a quarter of baby boomers have debt t Where to Retire Overseas in 2016 01/06/2016 07:00pm • Moving overseas gives you an opportunity to reinvent your life in retirement. In many places you will also be able to significantly reduce your cost of living. Here are my picks for the world's top retirement havens in 2016.In Europe: Algarve, Portugal. Algarve has a low cost of living, affordable r Your Guide to Writing Ironclad Financial New Year's Resolutions 01/05/2016 07:00pm • If you've been brainstorming your financial resolutions for 2016, you're not alone: According to Fidelity Investments' 2016 New Year Financial Resolutions Study of 2,013 adults, more Americans are making financial resolutions this year than last year. About 37 percent of respondents said they were c Examine the Benefits, Drawbacks of Online Learning for Introverts 01/04/2016 07:00pm • For students like Kelly Dyer, who classifies himself as an introvert, taking online courses could be a great choice. The May 2015 graduate from the security studies master's degree program at Kansas State University enrolled in online courses as he pursued a graduate certificate in public administr Saving for Retirement: Tips for All Ages 01/03/2016 07:00pm • At each stage of life, you'll be taking on different financial responsibilities and setting new goals. Regardless of how old you are, it's important to always view your finances through a long-term lens. Budgeting for a big purchase or a weekend getaway is necessary, but don't let short-term expense 7 Workplace and Employment Trends to Anticipate in 2016 01/03/2016 07:00pm • When it comes to navigating the workplace in 2016, the news is, well, pretty positive. Employers will award slightly bigger raises, recruit more aggressively and warm up to flexible work environments, experts say."I think it's going to be a pretty good year," says Kerry Chou, compensation practice l 7 financial New Year's resolutions millennials should avoid 12/30/2015 07:00pm • The start of the new year is the perfect time to make a resolution to improve your finances, no matter your age. If you're a 20- or 30-something millennial, your financial well-being should be one of your highest priorities. Whether you're graduating from college or are in the early stages of your c FAA shuts down 30+ drone clubs near D.C. 12/30/2015 08:54am • WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has warned more than 30 drone and model aircraft clubs in the Washington, D.C. area they need to stop flying, or risk criminal and civil enforcement. The FAA, which this month announced drone owners must register their devices with a name and ho