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How Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust in Retirement 05/12/2015 08:00pm • "Take a deep breath." "It's never too late." "Get some professional help." While those snippets are indeed culled from experts, they're not therapists -- though you might need one while facing the panicky prospect of a bone-dry retirement account. If you're a baby boomer on the cusp of retirement, Enjoy a Low-Cost Retirement in Southeast Asia 05/11/2015 08:00pm • Latin America is attracting big and growing numbers of American retirees looking for low-cost retirement options. But the world's most inexpensive places to retire well are in Southeast Asia. Asia is much farther away and is generally considered a much more exotic lifestyle choice than retirement 10 Ways to Give Your Finances a Facelift 05/11/2015 08:00pm • If you find yourself struggling to get on top of your bills or slowly adding to your mound of debt each month, then it might be time for an intervention. These 10 ideas will help you proactively take control of your money so you feel like you're making steady progress toward greater financial securi Why You Need a Family Financial Record 05/11/2015 08:00pm • No one likes to think about a serious health scare or death, but creating a complete financial record can be an essential tool that helps family members navigate through a difficult time. A family financial record is a compilation of important documents and accounts, ranging from retirement and in Even governor's family can be susceptible to cyberattacks 05/06/2015 01:57pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says he received a letter alerting him that the social security numbers of two of his five children were exposed in a recent data breach. On Wednesday, McAuliffe used the letter as an example of the importance of data security and other protections aft What Millennials Are Looking for in a City 05/06/2015 11:30am • The millennial generation is a diverse bunch, but there are a few common threads that tie them together. Millennials often value experiences and look at their lives in a different way than previous generations did -- and they're certainly not afraid to shake things up. In fact, according to a recent 9 Tips for College Seniors Looking for That First Job 05/05/2015 08:00pm • Sure, it's tough to get a job today, especially as a new college graduate. You invested a lot of money and incurred a bunch of debt to make yourself look employable. Although the odds may seem stacked against you without any real work experience, you do have assets employers are seeking: a fresh p Get Ready for Upcoming Federal Student Aid PIN Changes 05/05/2015 08:00pm • On May 10, the U.S. Department of Education plans to release a new Federal Student Aid ID feature. The FSA ID will let students, borrowers and parents authenticate their identities across multiple FSA websites. Previously, verifying someone's identity was the job of the Federal Student Aid PIN, an Crowdfunding: a New Frontier for Investors 05/05/2015 08:00pm • In 2012, director Steve Taylor embarked on a Kickstarter project just short of impossible: His goal was to raise $125,000 in 30 days after financial backers pulled funding for his movie "Blue Like Jazz," an adaptation of Donald Miller's best-selling memoir. With the help of two fans, Taylor's camp How to Make the 4 Percent Withdrawal Rule Work for You 05/04/2015 08:00pm • The so-called "4 percent rule," long considered a safe amount one should withdraw each year in retirement, is now the subject of much debate. Some experts argue that it is too high, while others say it is too low. Still, many financial advisors say it is a good starting point for retirees to determ 12 Ways to Keep Your Money Safe Online 05/04/2015 08:00pm • We do a lot with our money online, from shopping and transferring funds to tracking our budget. To make sure you're keeping it safe, along with your personal information that would allow someone to hack into your accounts, you'll want to take some precautions. Here are a dozen tips from privacy and How to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement 05/03/2015 08:00pm • One of the most common retirement concerns is spending down your savings too quickly and having to cut your standard of living in the later part of retirement. But there are a variety of ways to ensure that your nest egg will last for the rest of your life, no matter how long that is. Here are some Social media expert: Outsiders trying to set the tone in Baltimore 05/01/2015 04:51am • WASHINGTON — Social media played an integral role in the demonstrations, marches and occasional violence in Baltimore this week. But the majority of the posts stirring the pot have come from outsiders, not locals, one cyber security company claims. "They're not local actors," says Christopher C 10 Ways to Fund Your Retirement 04/30/2015 08:00pm • Most workers depend on the steady paychecks they receive from a single job. But retirees often have multiple sources of income, including Social Security, pension payments, withdrawals from retirement accounts or other investments and sometimes even income from a part-time job, according to a recent 5 Mistakes That Could Mess Up Your Retirement 04/27/2015 08:00pm • Almost half of Americans surveyed have not planned financially for retirement, and nearly a third reported having no retirement savings or pension, according to a Federal Reserve report released last year. Even if you're among the savers, your retirement can still go awry. Here's a look at several