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10 retirement myths debunked 01/21/2016 07:00pm • You probably have the wrong idea about your 'golden years.' After 30 or 40 years in the workforce, you'll probably be ready for the day when you can quit your job for good. However, you could be in for a shock. "Be prepared for the fact it's not going to be exactly how you thought it would be," s How to Finance Living Until 100 01/21/2016 07:00pm • Americans are increasingly living past age 100. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of Americans age 100 and older has increased by nearly 44 percent from 50,281 in 2000 to 72,197 in 2014.One of the most difficult aspects of living a long life is pa Why Danes Happily Pay High Rates of Taxes 01/19/2016 07:00pm • COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- As chief executive officer of the Happiness Research Institute, I talk to a handful of journalists every week from around the world. As Denmark consistently ranks among the happiest countries in the world, many of the journalists will look at me with disbelief and ask, "Dane Merkel: The Steady Hand That Is Popular 01/19/2016 07:00pm • BERLIN -- The move last fall by Angela Merkel came as a surprise: Ignore European Union procedures. Let the refugees come. The defiance even more so: "I have to honestly say, if we now have to start apologizing for showing a friendly face during an emergency situation, then this is not my country." U.S. News Ranks Germany No. 1 01/19/2016 07:00pm • Armin Steuernagel may be just 25, but he already wears many hats. He has started food and e-commerce companies, co-founded a nongovernmental organization and is involved in politics. Describing himself as an entrepreneur and economist, Steuernagel takes pride in his native Germany, home to what he The U.S. and U.K. are the World's Most Influential Countries, Survey Finds 01/19/2016 07:00pm • In the early 21st century, there's really only one country that rivals the world's once-great empires in terms of its global impact. It may not be the world's favorite nation, but there is no denying its presence in everything from international politics to entertainment. The United States is the m Metro turnaround a top priority for area Congress members 01/19/2016 05:21am • WASHINGTON — After a tumultuous year for Metro, local members of Congress have no plans to ease the pressure on the transit agency’s leaders. Members from D.C., Virginia and Maryland include the struggling public transportation system among their top priorities for 2016. “We can’t be c How to Land the Job When You Have a Criminal Record 01/18/2016 07:00pm • Most of us make mistakes and quickly try to put them behind us. Except for those who use social media to memorialize failures in judgement, personal pitfalls rarely come up as part of the interview process. However, if the errors resulted in a conviction, prospective employers will respond differen How to Navigate Social Security and Optimize Your Benefits 01/17/2016 07:00pm • Despite any speculation about its future, Social Security still plays a primary role in how many Americans fund their retirement today. According to the Voya Retire Ready Index study, 61 percent of current retirees rely on Social Security as a major source of income in retirement.Recently, however, French startup revolution takes CES by storm 01/13/2016 03:12pm • By Steve Winter and Kenny Fried, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON -- The annals of mankind tell us that the French Revolution began on July 14, 1789 when Parisians stormed the Bastille prison to secure gunpowder for the uprising to follow. While that may, in fact, be historically accurate, it’ Do's and Don'ts of Downsizing Your Home 01/12/2016 07:00pm • The kids are grown and out of the house and maybe even having kids of their own now. The home you've had for a couple decades has served you well, but suddenly it's a bit big for what you need. When you're still working and healthy, it might be the right time to consider downsizing to a smaller hom An Affordable Mexican Coastal Retirement 01/11/2016 07:00pm • Mexico offers many tempting coastal options for retirement. One of the best is Mazatlán. Mazatlán lies about nine miles south of the Tropic of Cancer on the Pacific Ocean. It enjoys sunny winters and year-round warm waters that draw visitors from the rest of North America, including from elsewhere 4 Building Blocks of a Secure Retirement 01/10/2016 07:00pm • It can be a scary proposition to leave behind the security of a regular paycheck and face the blank slate of constructing your own new lifestyle. Will you be able to support yourself? Will your health hold out? What will you do with all the time? Of course, you can't predict the future. You might su Written threats found inside Woodbridge HS 01/08/2016 07:26am • WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Twice this week, threats of violence were found written on walls inside Woodbridge High School. Prince William County Public Schools officials say the threats are not credible and that there is no present concern about the safety and security of the school’s staff or student 5 Ways to Deal With Debt Before Retirement 01/07/2016 07:00pm • Like oil and water, debt and retirement don't go together very well. Living on a fixed income while still making monthly credit card or mortgage payments can be a struggle. A 2013 study from the University of Michigan Retirement Research Center found that almost a quarter of baby boomers have debt t