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Nonfederal workers may also be impacted by shutdown 01/18/2018 01:50pm • WASHINGTON ��� It���s not just federal employees who are bracing for word that they need to stay home because their offices have been locked. In many cases, sitting alongside thousands of federal employees are government contractors whose ability to work could be in limbo depending on what happens o What to expect if the federal government shuts down 01/17/2018 09:48pm • WASHINGTON ��� Without a spending deal approved in Congress by midnight Friday, there could be a government shutdown for the first time since 2013. Federal News Radio's Tom Temin told WTOP if it happens, many federal workers would stay home starting Monday. "About 40 percent of federal employe 5 Steps to Make the Most of 2018 01/17/2018 07:00pm • The road to retirement is a long process, but the beginning of a new year presents investors with an opportunity to reassess their goals as well as their strategic plan for achieving them. Whether or not your targeted retirement date is approaching in 2018, or 2058, January serves as an opportune t 8 Reasons to Pursue Early Retirement 01/17/2018 07:00pm • Most people retire during their 60s. To retire earlier than that requires planning, discipline and paying close attention to your savings and investments. But the sacrifices and extra effort are worth the trouble. Early retirement planning makes you rethink what brings you happiness and life satisf Hire a Financial Advisor After They Answer These Questions 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Hiring a financial advisor to manage your money is a no-brainer. After all, you wouldn't operate on yourself, you'd hire a surgeon. You wouldn't (or at least, shouldn't) cut your own hair, you'd go to a stylist. So why would you try to manage your money when an experienced, well-trained financial ad How to Get a Mortgage if You're Self-Employed 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Many self-employed workers earn a good living, but without a regular paycheck to depend on, these workers might have a harder time proving their income than those who receive a W-2. This makes it more difficult to obtain a mortgage, but buying a home with a mortgage is possible when you're self-emp Older Investors Can Learn a Lot From Millennials 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it can backfire for investors. Following the herd can be dangerous in a volatile market, where buying or selling in tandem with the crowd could seriously undercut your retirement portfolio. There is, however, a case to be made for taking cues from th How to Retire in 2018 01/15/2018 07:00pm • The year you retire is a pivotal time to make final adjustments to your finances and a plan to spend down your assets. You also need to make important decisions about Social Security and health insurance. Here's what you need to do if you plan to retire in 2018. Set up health insurance. You don't Should Tax Reform Change How You Save for Retirement? 01/10/2018 07:00pm • It's the most sweeping tax reform enacted in decades, but don't expect the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to significantly change how you save for retirement. "I don't know that it fundamentally changes the advice we give," says David Brinkman, an investment relationship manager for Schneider Downs Wealth M Md. lawmakers consider consumer credit freeze bill to lock out ID thieves 01/10/2018 08:10am • WASHINGTON ��� Maryland lawmakers will consider legislation to help you lock identity thieves out of your credit. Identity thieves who get your name and Social Security number may open lines of credit you don���t even know exist, until you find them months or years later on your credit report. Un What the new tax law means for your 2018 finances 01/10/2018 05:04am • WASHINGTON ��� The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 signed into law in December provided a major overhaul to the previous tax legislation. As the bill was being finalized, many people rushed to prepay state and local taxes (i.e. ���SALT���) before Dec. 31, 2017, to avoid losing out on these itemized Could spit be the latest key to diagnosing concussions? 01/10/2018 02:09am • MANASSAS, Va. ��� What if you could know whether you had suffered a concussion ��� without any shadow of a doubt, and in just minutes ��� simply by spitting in a tube? As the scope of potential short- and long-term damage from brain injuries in football becomes clearer every day, the mad scramble Health care jobs abound. Here's how to tap into the hot job market 01/10/2018 12:01am • At George Washington University Hospital, Thursday is wing day. By 5 a.m., food service workers have prepared piles of chicken in anticipation of the lunch rush, when staff members, doctors and visitors pack the cafeteria. Other cooks keep busy filling orders patients make using their personalized d What's the Point of Retirement? 01/09/2018 07:00pm • Retirement has traditionally involved a brief period of well-deserved rest after a lifetime of backbreaking work. But today's retirement offers a chance for a whole new life. Whether you retire at age 62 or even 70, you likely have a lot of years ahead of you. But your career has concluded and your 7 Incentives to Save More for Retirement in 2018 01/07/2018 07:00pm • The new year is an excellent time to start saving a little more for the future. There are also a variety of perks you might qualify for if you put some extra money aside for retirement. Aim to take advantage of these incentives to save for retirement this year. An employer match. Many companies wil