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What's new as Md. kids head back to school 09/04/2018 08:23am • WASHINGTON — Maryland public school enrollment continues its rocket-like trajectory — numbers have increased every fall since 2008. And, for the 2018-2019 school year, the system is poised to top 900,000 students for the first time in state history. That many kids presents its own set of chal How to Write a Retirement Letter to Your Employer 09/03/2018 08:00pm • After years of saving and planning, fortunate employees get to finally announce their intention to retire. This usually involves writing a letter to your supervisor or employer indicating your plans and the date you expect to leave your position. But writing a retirement letter can be a tricky and s How to Shift Your Retirement Nest Egg to an Retirement Income Stream 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Saving for retirement is understood -- you invest a certain amount of your income to a portfolio that's aligned with your risk tolerance. But once you're ready to retire and start living on that money, what steps should you take so your funds last? It's a question people who are starting to retire n Charles Co. schools make safety upgrades for new school year 08/30/2018 04:36am • WASHINGTON — A large number of safety and security upgrades have been made in Charles County Public Schools ahead of the new school year, and more improvements are coming. Many were prompted by the case of Carlos Bell, who worked as a coach at several county schools and as a teaching assistant Do Millennials Have Their Spending Priorities All Wrong? 08/29/2018 08:00pm • Millennials expect to spend more on their dog over the pet's lifetime than they will on their own lifetime health care costs, according to findings published in a May survey from TD Ameritrade. The survey of 1,519 millennials could indicate the younger generation vastly underestimates the cost of h Winning the long game: What professional athletes can teach us about retirement planning 08/29/2018 05:28am • WASHINGTON — From the very first time a professional athlete sets foot on a court, field, or diamond, they need to start considering their life after sports. They also need to be thinking about whether they can afford their retirement — from day one — just like the rest of us should. Hold o 8 Financial Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retirement Location 08/28/2018 08:00pm • If you're thinking about moving to a new area to kick-start your retirement, it's wise to consider the costs involved. Retirement places like perennially popular Florida aren't always best for your pocketbook. In addition to the overall cost of living, there are many other financial details that ca WTOP 2018 Junior Reporter Contest Rules 08/28/2018 11:20am • PUBLIC NOTICE: these official rules have been modified on October 5, 2018. Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor, Sponsor has removed the essay portion and shortened the duration of the video required to enter this Contest. WTOP – JUNIOR REPORTER CONTEST 2018 Fairfax Co. schools return: More security, more recess, more free lunches 08/28/2018 04:21am • WASHINGTON — It's the end of summer for nearly 200,000 school children in Northern Virginia as Fairfax County Public Schools — Virginia's largest school district — heads back into session. From more time on the playground for elementary students to enhanced security upgrades and a new role 3 Secret LinkedIn Job Search Tips 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Ready for a new role? Afraid that you are missing out if you don't go look for a new job? It has never been easier to be tempted but harder to be noticed than it is in today's job market. There are many paths to a new role: job postings, outreach calls, networking events, job fairs, referrals, socia How Gender Dynamics Affect Your Financial Health 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Women face a lot of financial hurdles -- including, it seems, making too much money. As much as they have worked to achieve equality and, specifically, equal pay, apparently, if married women go a small step further and earn more than their husbands do, a different set of issues arise. According to Beyond the Credit Score: 9 Data Reports You Don't Know About 08/23/2018 08:00pm • In a world of big data, businesses have access to an overwhelming amount of information about consumers. From demographic information to debt to spending habits, virtually all aspects of our financial life is tracked. "Basically, everything is known about us," says Beau Henderson, CEO of financial f New schools, new tech as new school year begins in booming Loudoun Co. 08/23/2018 03:57am • WASHINGTON — As a new school year gets underway in Loudoun County, Virginia, three new schools are opening their doors, including a new science and technology academy that boasts 3D printers and classrooms where students can write directly on the walls. The Loudoun County Public School system, How Much You Will Get From Social Security 08/19/2018 08:00pm • It can be difficult to predict how much you will receive from Social Security, especially if you are more than a few years away from retirement. But familiarizing yourself with how your benefit will be calculated can help you budget for retirement and even boost your future Social Security payments. 8 Tips for Finding Affordable Housing in Retirement 08/19/2018 08:00pm • Retirees need to decide whether to stay in their current home or move to something more suitable for the coming years. Relocating could mean downsizing, renting instead of owning or moving to another state or country. On a fixed income, retirees may struggle to find ideal housing due to a lack of a