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5 Tips for Investors Nearing Retirement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Sooner or later the retirement plan gets a kickoff time, but setting a date is just one of the final steps in changing from the accumulation phase to the distribution phase, when you start spending those hard-won assets. The final 12 months are critical to assuring retirement goes as desired, and ex Will Your Taxes Increase Under the New Tax Code? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • With the new tax bill passed last year, you may be wondering how the rewritten tax code will change exemptions, credits and individual income tax rates for the 2019 tax-filing season. While there are many factors that can impact whether your taxes will increase under the overhauled tax code, such as How Canada Is Failing its Citizens 09/27/2018 08:00pm • By Dennis Raphae, Morris Komakech, Ryan Torrence and Toba Bryant In developed nations such as Canada, citizens might assume that governing authorities legitimately and competently act to provide them with economic and social security. Citizens provide information to government officials on the adve Will You Really Live on Less in Retirement? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • You may have heard that you'll need 70 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to live comfortably once you leave the workforce. But financial experts advise against adhering to that advice. "I think it's a terrible rule of thumb," says Brad Owen, senior wealth advisor and senior vice president Sen. Kaine, GOP challenger Corey Stewart trade barbs over transportation, Kavanaugh 09/27/2018 01:31am • WASHINGTON — Northern Virginia traffic, with its lengthy commutes and slow-moving roadways, got plenty of attention Wednesday night when Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and his Republican challenger, Prince William County Board Supervisor Corey Stewart, faced off in their second of three debates. 8 Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Monthly Paycheck 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Greater dividend frequency can help income investors. When it comes to income opportunities, many investors look for reliability. That's particularly true for those at or near retirement and are looking for stocks that can provide a regular paycheck to offset living expenses. While income investors The Anatomy of a Good Financial Plan 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Even if you have a budget and a will, you could still be lacking a financial plan. This important guidepost affords a big-picture overview of your money situation, so you can map out your future and achieve long-term goals. Brad Owen, senior wealth advisor and senior vice president at EP Wealth A How to Protect Your Investments From Inflation 09/26/2018 08:00pm • We haven't seen inflation more than 3 percent since 2011, but we're getting close. The inflation rate for August was 2.7 percent, up from 1.9 percent a year ago. Rising inflation means rising prices, and unless your get a pay raise that at least matches the rate of inflation, you paycheck won't go Arlington’s car decal requirement set to end next year 09/26/2018 02:45pm • Starting next year, Arlington drivers won’t need to display a car decal on their vehicles for the first time in decades. The County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to end the requirement that owners of vehicles parked in Arlington use a sticker to prove they’ve paid personal property taxes. 8 things to do after retiring early 09/26/2018 09:00am • If you've taken steps to build a nest egg at a young age, being able to retire early can seem like a dream come true. However, retiring before age 65 often brings on issues that can potentially derail the next decades. "Some think the hardest part is saving the money to achieve your goal of retiring How to use an IRA giving strategy to increase tax benefits 09/26/2018 04:35am • WASHINGTON — Many of us give to charities not only out of a sense of helping our community or those in need, but also because it can be a powerful tax strategy. Normally, clients give cash or securities directly to their charities of choice, which results in an itemized deduction reported on Sc When Is a Cash-Out Refinance Loan a Good Idea? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • In a cash-out refinance mortgage, you take a loan against your home in excess of what you owe, leaving you with cash available to spend. Adding to the debt against your home could be a smart move if the cash is used for the right purpose. Using it for the wrong purpose, however, could lead to finan How the National Debt Affects You 09/25/2018 08:00pm • The national debt may seem as far removed from your investments as your parents' debt is from your bank account. But, like your parents' debt, if the federal government's budget deficit grows too large, it will impact your daily life and investments in a painful way. "The economy is not going to imp Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Running out of money is one of the biggest fears people have after they retire. But there are lots of ways to prevent outliving your savings and put your mind at ease in the process. Here are seven suggestions to help you finance the rest of your life. Withdraw a modest amount from savings each yea Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Credit card rewards have introduced a whole new level of confusion at tax time. In addition to your salary, bank account interest and other investment income, you might also have to pay taxes on your credit card rewards. The big question of whether credit card rewards are taxable came to national a