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Breaking down the barriers between women and financial success 11/29/2016 12:33pm • WASHINGTON — When we first began to talk about creating Her Wealth, our women’s financial initiative, we wanted to somehow take the collective wisdom and experience of the women financial professionals at Bridgewater Wealth and give that back — not just to our clients and their families — bu A Checklist for Your Retirement Money 11/28/2016 07:00pm • Retirement money is a tricky subject since there are so many variables. Some people have all the resources they need, but others struggle to pay for retirement. The age when workers leave their job might range from 55 to 75. And some retirees can reasonably expect to live into their 90s, while othe 3 Retirement Savings Strategies for Future Centenarians 11/28/2016 07:00pm • By today's standards, being a centenarian is hardly newsworthy. Life expectancy in the U.S. is increasing every decade: Americans now have a one in four chance of living to age 97. And for the generation born today, researchers in the budding field of geroscience -- aimed at understanding the relat Beware of Cyber Monday ripoffs 11/28/2016 09:17am • WASHINGTON — Cyber Monday doesn't just present savings opportunities for online shoppers; it also presents chances for hackers to help themselves to shoppers' personal information. Security experts say the annual increase in Cyber Monday activity has criminals writing apps, setting up phony pub #TrudeauEulogies Trends After Justin Trudeau Makes Speech About Fidel Castro 11/27/2016 07:00pm • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a beloved figure throughout Canada, but he's had to walk back recent comments about former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Trudeau eulogized Castro in an official statement Saturday, calling him a "remarkable leader" who "made significant improvements to the education and 10 Retirement Savings Goals for 2017 11/27/2016 07:00pm • Most people know they should be saving for retirement. But finding the motivation to save can be a challenge. Consider these strategies to tuck more money away for retirement in 2017. Save your raise. If you get a raise in 2017, aim to put at least a portion of it in a retirement account. "If you r How to review (and dispute) your medical bills 11/26/2016 06:45am • When Candice Fleszar was documenting contractions and medications during the birth of her daughter, she wasn't thinking about her medical bills. Still, her attention to detail ended up saving her some money anyway. "Look at the itemized bill. It might surprise you," says the 46-year-old mother of White nationalist, alt-right group calls Arlington home 11/22/2016 10:07pm • WASHINGTON — This past weekend, a conference of white nationalists met at the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown D.C., just blocks away from the White House. They were brought together by the National Policy Institute, a think tank devoted to racial separation based in Arlington, Virginia. It What You Need to Know About the Latest Airbnb Regulations 11/22/2016 07:00pm • With high-profile lawsuits in New York City, San Francisco, Barcelona and Berlin, it's no secret that Airbnb has faced resistance from local governments across the globe. In October, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that imposes fines up to $7,500 for hosts who advertise illega 5 Ways to Increase Your Salary Upon College Graduation 11/21/2016 07:00pm • College students, this one's for you. If you're concerned about getting a job in time for graduation, you're probably not alone. But right now the focus should be twofold. Yes, simply securing employment is top of mind, but you should also be thinking about how to get paid what you're worth. Just lo 7 Places to Find Support for the Retirement Transition 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Take a moment to reflect back on a few of the major transitions in your life. These are events like graduating from college, getting married or having your first child. Now, think about the different ingredients that were in place to help you get through those times. Here's the question: What was th How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) account allows you to take advantage of tax breaks, employer contributions, investment growth and automatic saving. But you also need to take care to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties. Here's how to help your 401(k) account grow faster in 2017.Qualify for tax breaks. Y How to Invest in Rapidly Growing Tech Companies 11/20/2016 07:00pm • When Pandora Media (ticker: P) sought seed money from venture capitalists in its early stages, Tim Westergren, a record producer and composer, met with firm Garage Technology Ventures, a Los Altos, California, venture capital firm. Although music wasn't the firm expertise, Pandora was unique enough 5 Tips for People Who Will Retire in 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Retirement is a major life transition that involves financial and social changes. New retirees also need to sign up for Social Security and Medicare at the appropriate ages. Here are some of the important decisions you need to make in the year you retire. Consider rolling over your 401(k). You c How to Prepare for a Roth Recharacterization 11/20/2016 07:00pm • If you've been thinking about converting your traditional individual retirement account into a tax-free Roth, get a move on: to count in the 2016 tax year, the process -- a simple instruction to your fund company, bank or brokerage -- must be done before Jan. 1. And it's worth remembering that the