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Where to Retire Overseas in 2016 01/06/2016 07:00pm • Moving overseas gives you an opportunity to reinvent your life in retirement. In many places you will also be able to significantly reduce your cost of living. Here are my picks for the world's top retirement havens in 2016.In Europe: Algarve, Portugal. Algarve has a low cost of living, affordable r Your Guide to Writing Ironclad Financial New Year's Resolutions 01/05/2016 07:00pm • If you've been brainstorming your financial resolutions for 2016, you're not alone: According to Fidelity Investments' 2016 New Year Financial Resolutions Study of 2,013 adults, more Americans are making financial resolutions this year than last year. About 37 percent of respondents said they were c Examine the Benefits, Drawbacks of Online Learning for Introverts 01/04/2016 07:00pm • For students like Kelly Dyer, who classifies himself as an introvert, taking online courses could be a great choice. The May 2015 graduate from the security studies master's degree program at Kansas State University enrolled in online courses as he pursued a graduate certificate in public administr Saving for Retirement: Tips for All Ages 01/03/2016 07:00pm • At each stage of life, you'll be taking on different financial responsibilities and setting new goals. Regardless of how old you are, it's important to always view your finances through a long-term lens. Budgeting for a big purchase or a weekend getaway is necessary, but don't let short-term expense 7 Workplace and Employment Trends to Anticipate in 2016 01/03/2016 07:00pm • When it comes to navigating the workplace in 2016, the news is, well, pretty positive. Employers will award slightly bigger raises, recruit more aggressively and warm up to flexible work environments, experts say."I think it's going to be a pretty good year," says Kerry Chou, compensation practice l 7 financial New Year's resolutions millennials should avoid 12/30/2015 07:00pm • The start of the new year is the perfect time to make a resolution to improve your finances, no matter your age. If you're a 20- or 30-something millennial, your financial well-being should be one of your highest priorities. Whether you're graduating from college or are in the early stages of your c FAA shuts down 30+ drone clubs near D.C. 12/30/2015 08:54am • WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has warned more than 30 drone and model aircraft clubs in the Washington, D.C. area they need to stop flying, or risk criminal and civil enforcement. The FAA, which this month announced drone owners must register their devices with a name and ho Coal Stocks Are a Long-Term Play for Patient Investors 12/28/2015 07:00pm • This time of year, a lump of coal is generally viewed as something for the naughty crowd. But over the long term, a small amount of exposure to the ailing U.S. coal industry might prove nice for investment portfolios. In 2010 and 2011, the coal industry, which supplies coal-fired power plants as wel 10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payments 12/27/2015 07:00pm • Boost your payout.The amount of your Social Security payments depends on your earnings history and the age you sign up for benefits. Try these strategies to maximize your payments:Work for at least 35 years.Social Security benefits are calculated based on the 35 years in which you earn the most. If The Oldest Baby Boomers Turn 70 12/27/2015 07:00pm • The oldest baby boomers will reach age 70 in 2016. Turning 70 has several important implications for your retirement finances. Here's how to improve your retirement prospects in your 70s. Sign up for Social Security. If you have not yet signed up for Social Security, this is the year to do it. Aft EXCLUSIVE: Hidden threats keep U.S. intelligence chief up at night 12/24/2015 04:57am • WASHINGTON — Three days before Christmas, National Intelligence Director James Clapper said there's a growing terror threat facing the United States, but wants to reassure the public as the holiday approaches. "I hope everyone will still enjoy the holidays," Clapper told WTOP. "A lot of people McAuliffe calls for more acceptance following school calligraphy lesson 12/23/2015 11:38am • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is calling for Virginians to exercise more tolerance. He spoke following an appearance on WTOP Wednesday morning. His comments come after a teacher in Augusta County had security assigned to her following a calligraphy lesson in her world geograph Unclaimed property list includes state agencies, famous Marylanders 12/23/2015 10:13am • Darcy Costello, Correspondent  ANNAPOLIS — Ray Rice, Nancy Kopp, the University of Maryland and Carmelo Anthony aren’t just famous Maryland entities — they’ve all left behind valuables or cash in banks or financial organizations, and the state can’t find them to return it. These unclaim 10 retirement resolutions for 2016 12/23/2015 09:00am • We all know we should be saving more for retirement. It's common knowledge that increasing our retirement savings by a percent or two will help us to be better prepared for retirement. But in addition to saving regularly, here are some ways to improve your retirement finances in 2016. Plan for a Saying 'I Do' Could Affect Your Student Debt 12/22/2015 07:00pm • For richer, for poorer.For centuries, couples have said this -- or a variation thereof -- on their wedding days. However, student loans are one thing prospective spouses haven't been dealing with for centuries, and this subject seems to be giving a lot of them cold feet nowadays. Wedding season is t