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Watch Out for These 4 Retirement Land Mines 04/21/2015 07:50am • People retiring today can expect to live another 20 or more years, according to estimates from Social Security. But in making our financial plans, we really should account for 30 or more years of retirement, since roughly one in five of us will live past age 90. Once you're retired, you live on a f Retire to a Pueblo M��gico 04/20/2015 08:00pm • The Mexican town of ��lamos was founded in the late 1600s, after silver was discovered in the area. The huge wealth generated by the mines allowed the residents of ��lamos to build dozens of colonial mansions and hundreds of colonial homes throughout the downtown. Decades ago, foreign retirees in s Don't Make These 11 Common Money Mistakes 04/20/2015 08:00pm • It's hard to make smart money choices all the time, but at the very least, you can avoid some all-too-common -- and expensive -- errors. Whether it's budgeting by the month, instead of the year, or forgetting to save for future emergencies, these mistakes can mess with your finances unless you take 4 Ways Retirement Is Like Baseball 04/15/2015 08:00pm • While watching the season opener for the San Francisco Giants, it dawned on me how planning for retirement is in many ways similar to the great American pastime. The good players are all about practice, attention to detail and doing the right things over and over. They may not always get it right, 3 Economic Indicators You Should Understand 04/15/2015 08:00pm • How seriously should you take economic indicators -- those big-picture numbers, such as the unemployment rate, Federal Reserve short-term interest rates, the consumer price index and many others? They're like the climate, advisors and academics say: The indicators show us how the economy is doing Gyrocopter not detected by U.S. air security agencies 04/15/2015 01:34pm • WASHINGTON - A man who flew across the National Mall and landed a gyrocopter on the front lawn of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday was not detected by the federal authorities charged with enforcing the secure airspace over the District. "Normally we usually catch these things in the air,��� say Last-minute Tax Day tips: It���s (almost) never too late 04/15/2015 08:30am • WASHINGTON -- Taxes are due soon. Since we don���t have much time, here���s the best tip I can give to those who haven���t filed their taxes yet, but plan to today: Find a post office that is open late. For everyone else, here are my top four tax tips on Tax Day: Filing an extension If you Managing Your Mom or Dad's Money 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Shortly after Terrie Hull's mother got in a car accident in 2011 that caused brain damage, her mother married a man Hull didn't trust. Soon, Hull learned her instincts had been right: Her mom, under her new husband's guidance, accused Hull of stealing money from her. Hull and her husband Jon, who l When You Change Your Name, Tell These Organizations 04/12/2015 08:00pm • From raucous bachelor and bachelorette parties to the subsequent -- and perhaps more peaceful -- honeymoon, tying the knot can be an unforgettable milestone.As much as you'll want to simply enjoy the entire experience, there are a handful of administrative tasks that will require your attention. One 3 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement 04/12/2015 08:00pm • Have you recently thought about the details of how your nest egg turns into income in retirement? If not, it may be time to do so. There is no magic wand to wave over your savings to turn it into a steady income stream for life in retirement. Although, wouldn't that be nice? A successful income wi 3 Ways to Delay Taking Social Security 04/08/2015 08:00pm • It's the ultimate example of delayed gratification: Start taking Social Security benefits at age 62, when most people qualify, or wait until you turn 70, capturing as much as 76 percent more for the rest of your life. It's not as simple as it seems, and there are many ways to have your Social Secur The Financial Talk Every Couple Needs to Have 04/07/2015 08:00pm • So you diligently saved for retirement since you landed your first job after college. You took advantage of professional advice in selecting your investments, you regularly increased your savings rate until you were socking away 15 percent of your income and you made paying off your credit cards a p Arab Gulf Universities Prep Students for Civil, Common Law Careers 04/07/2015 08:00pm • Emirati citizen Ahmad Dalmook didn't have to look far for a role model. For 34 years, his father has headed a Dubai-based law firm that specializes in real estate disputes, banking and Islamic banking, marine law and construction law. It is a legacy that Dalmook -- who is pursuing a Bachelor of Law How to Overcome Mental Roadblocks to Early Retirement 04/07/2015 08:00pm • Imagine you are soaking up the sun from your patio, watching two seagulls glide through the air. You are sitting in your favorite chair, with a cup of joe in hand as you enjoy that morning breeze. A brief glance at the phone reveals a high of 74 degrees and sunny -- the perfect weather to go to the Should You Send Money to Friends Through Facebook Messenger? 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Sending money to a friend -- whether for a dinner, trip or gift -- is about to get easier. Facebook announced last month that it's adding mobile payment capabilities, so that users can store a debit card and send money to each other for free using the Facebook Messenger app. The feature is expected