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5 Myths Everyone Should Know About Index Funds 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Advisors and analysts have long touted index funds as a way to follow the market in a consistent, low-cost way, but they aren't all created equal. An index fund is a diversified group of publicly traded securities designed to mimic the performance of a market index. "While the word 'index' may conju How to Maximize Your 401(k) Match 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Many companies offer a 401(k) match to employees who save for retirement, but it's not always easy to qualify for the match and take it with you when you leave the job. There might be waiting periods before you are eligible for a 401(k) match and vesting schedules that prevent you from keeping the Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage With a Credit Card? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Forget what your parents told you -- credit cards don't have to be for financial emergencies only. Credit cards offer flexibility in your budget, more protection than a debit card and the ability to earn rewards. You stand to gain a lot by charging your expenses. But what about your rent or mortgage Herndon Town Council to consider $60.2 Million budget proposal for 2019 04/02/2018 03:30pm • Herndon’s Town Manager William Ashton III has proposed a $60.2 million budget for fiscal year 2018 — a nearly 18 percent increase over the previous budget. The majority of the increase is the result of $6.5 million for the water and sewer fund and $1 million for parking linked to the redevelopm Hidden costs of selling a house in DC 04/02/2018 08:56am • WASHINGTON — For homeowners getting ready to sell, there's a lot to do ahead of time and a lot of money sellers will spend on the process. A recent study by listing firm Zillow says the Washington metro ranks seventh-highest for seller costs. The real estate agent commission is by far the bigge 6 Lessons From the First Year of Retirement 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Once you get through the first year of retirement, you probably think you can coast for the next 30 years. That's not necessarily true. This is not the time to get comfortable. Things are never that simple in retirement. As you head into year two, it's the perfect time to assess what you're doing r 4 Times It Makes Sense to Revise Your Will 03/29/2018 08:00pm • If your will is collecting dust in a file somewhere, it might be time to pull it out and brush it off. Just as your life changes, so should your will. You may need to replace an executor, update accounts or adjust heirs. If you have a basic will, you may be able to draw up or revise one using softw Negative Sentiment May Be Positive for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Lowe's Companies, Inc. (ticker: LOW) investors are optimistic that the imminent CEO change the company announced earlier this week will put the company back on the right track after years of underperforming rival Home Depot, Inc. ( HD). While investors await the announcement of CEO Robert Niblock's 10 strategies to maximize your 401(k) balance 03/29/2018 08:00pm • At a time when most people don't have a traditional pension, growing and then protecting your 401(k) balance is essential for a secure retirement. Pay close attention to 401(k) rules to make sure fees, taxes and other mistakes don't unnecessarily reduce your 401(k) balance. Here are 10 ways to make There's No Better Time to Be a Real Estate Investor 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Real estate investors may have never had it so good. A classic alternative investment in a volatile stock market, real estate also just got a boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, with landlords among the biggest winners. The law's new provisions especially favor rental properties. "Real estate inv 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for April 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Last year was great for Wall Street in general, and for most individual investors who had their money in the market. This year is proving to be a bit more turbulent. As the first quarter comes to a close, here's a look at five of the best stocks to buy for April. Trade tensions, political uncertaint 25 Things to Do When You Retire 03/29/2018 08:00pm • After decades in the workforce, retirees finally get complete control over how they spend their time. Here are some of the many terrific things you can do with your time and energy in retirement. 1. Live within your means. You earned your retirement, now make it last. If you have a fixed income ea How Tax Reform Impacts Homeowners 03/29/2018 08:00pm • For many, homeownership represents one of the biggest milestones in life. Few are thinking about the tax implications of exciting moments like buying their first home or even remodeling it, but with the historic tax reform that passed in late 2017 and Tax Day right around the corner, it's important 7 smart ways to spend a $1,000 tax refund 03/29/2018 09:45am • You could be coming into some money soon. According to the Internal Revenue Service, in 2017, 111 million Americans received tax refunds, with the average amount being $2,895. Of course, you may not be due anything. The IRS anticipates approximately 41 million Americans won't receive refunds this Kremlin deflects blame for Skripal poisoning, accuses American 03/29/2018 04:18am • WASHINGTON — Amid growing criticism and sanctions over its alleged role in the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter, the Russian government is blaming others — including American businessman Bill Browder. But the news was no shock to him. “After the Russian government accused me of