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Steps for keeping your home secure while you're away on vacation 06/15/2016 05:15am • WASHINGTON — It's the time of year for getaways, but summer is also peak season for home break-ins. A few steps can help keep your home secure while you're on vacation. It's a good idea to make your home look inhabited. AAA Mid-Atlantic recommends using timers to turn lights on and off. Als 7 ways to save on child care 06/14/2016 09:15am • Children bring joy, but they don't come cheap. In addition to food, clothes and medical expenses, working parents may find they are out thousands of dollars for child care. "The price can be really shocking, especially if it's your first child," says Kimberly Palmer, author of "Smart Mom, Rich Mo DC police had a short time to ramp up security after Orlando massacre 06/13/2016 06:38pm • WASHINGTON — Hours after the Orlando shootings early Sunday morning, D.C. police began ramping up security and getting in touch with area hotels and restaurants. // D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier heard about the shootings just before 6 a.m. Sunday and said she had only a few hours before o Most popular ages to retire 06/13/2016 10:00am • Most working Americans aren't aiming for an early retirement. A recent survey of nearly 5,100 U.S. employees by Willis Towers Watson found that far more working Americans are planning to retire after age 65 (46 percent) than before it (30 percent). And only 2 percent of those surveyed expect to reti Most popular baby names in each state in 2015 06/13/2016 05:34am • // The following information is provided by Graphiq and MooseRoots. By Kati Perry Not only do baby naming trends change over time, but they also have a geographic element. Just as some names are more commonly used on the East Coast than the West Coast, each state chooses its favorites Best careers for each Myers-Briggs type 06/09/2016 07:00am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and CareerTrends. By Wade Bruffey It’s no secret that everyone sees the world a little differently. We all have a unique set of experiences, values and tendencies that have a profound influence on how we think, behave and respond to events in 10 ways to get ready for retirement after age 50 06/08/2016 08:00am • Grow your savings. The decade leading up to retirement is your last chance to build a significant nest egg. The decisions you make now will impact the retirement benefits you receive and how much you will be able to safely spend for the rest of your life. Here's how to improve your retirement fin Sanders Stays Defiant, Even as his Campaign Winds Down 06/07/2016 08:00pm • Bernie Sanders struck a defiant tone Tuesday night, vowing to fight on even as Hillary Clinton was declared the presumptive Democratic nominee. Speaking in California as results of the nation's largest primary started to come in -- Clinton won the Golden State, and by larger margins than expected, e Prepare for the First Day of Medical School 06/06/2016 08:00pm • With college graduation complete and medical school starting soon, you may be anxious in the days leading up to your first class. First, take a moment to savor your accomplishments. Then , relax. Everyone has fears and trepidation. Your preparation in all areas of life outside of medical school -- 11 Ways President Trump's Tax Plan Could Affect Americans 06/05/2016 08:00pm • Donald Trump's tax plan, explained.There are at least two schools of thought when it comes to Donald Trump's tax proposal. Some say the promised tax cuts would greatly stimulate the economy because people would have more money to spend and reinvest it into the country. Others say the lack of revenue The 4 Most Important Sources of Retirement Income 06/05/2016 08:00pm • While most workers depend on the wages they receive from a single job, many retirees have multiple sources of retirement income. People age 65 and older tend to receive most of their income from four sources, according to a recent report from the Social Security Administration. Here's a look at how Should You Use a Roth 401(k) or a Traditional 401(k)? 06/02/2016 08:00pm • As more employers are making the Roth 401(k) available to employees, many investors wonder if they should contribute to the after-tax option and how to best allocate their contributions. Traditional 401(k) plans aren't the only type of retirement plan that can have a Roth component; 403(b) and gover Police warn Va. residents of scammers pretending to be IRS 06/02/2016 05:00am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond police are warning residents of a scam involving people pretending to be IRS agents collecting overdue taxes. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/25CaHx4) police released a warning about the scam on Wednesday. Police say the scammers call, request Ways Parents and Counselors Can Help Students Earn Scholarships 06/01/2016 08:00pm • Finding and applying for scholarships while simultaneously completing high school coursework can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for the average 18 year old. Parental guidance and college counseling can not only help alleviate some of that stress but can also increase the likelihood of stud You're Retired! What Can Go Wrong? 05/31/2016 08:00pm • Many of us look ahead to retirement with rose-colored glasses, seeing ourselves walking along a tropical beach, riding across a verdant golf course or dining in a fancy restaurant. It's true, retirement can present us with the freedom to finally live the way we want, and offer us many opportunities