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5 Hot Investing Apps for 2018 11/21/2017 07:00pm • The ability to easily buy fractional shares by the swipe or touch of a button on a mobile device has made it simple to invest online. Last year, 149.3 billion apps were downloaded, according to Hamburg, Germany-based Statista, and that number is projected to climb to 197 billion by the end of this What the Holidays Look Like After Retirement 11/21/2017 07:00pm • If it's your first year out of the workforce, the holidays may be different this year. Thanks to reduced obligations and increased free time, retirees may be better able to savor the season. "We find that retirees are often more relaxed during the holidays," says Kyle Quinn, managing partner with M 3 Costs That Can Destroy Retirement 11/20/2017 07:00pm • Retirement security is a holy grail that many investors chase. A recent AARP survey revealed that 74 percent of private sector workers are anxious about having enough money to live comfortably in retirement. Although increasing savings may seem like the answer, creating a sustainable retirement str What to Do With That 2 Percent Raise on Your Social Security Checks 11/20/2017 07:00pm • If you're one of the 66 million Americans who receive a Social Security check or Supplemental Security Income, you've probably heard the news: In 2018, Social Security checks will get a raise -- of 2 percent. That doesn't sound like much, but it's the first substantial bump in pay in some time. For What to Do Next in a Low Interest Rate Environment 11/19/2017 07:00pm • When the recession officially ended in June 2009, it left behind a trail of damaged and edgy investors, including a large segment of boomers planning to retire within what was to be the next five to 10 years (which is about now). Many of these future retirees took to heart the hard lesson of market Investors Should Not Tap Into Retirement Funds Early 11/19/2017 07:00pm • Financial experts generally advise against borrowing from -- and especially withdrawing early -- from retirement accounts. And for good reason. Betterment certified financial planner Garrett Oakley puts it this way: "A 30-year-old worker living in Illinois wants to cash out $14,000 from his 401(k). Rehoboth Beach doubles tax for renters 11/19/2017 08:48am • REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) - A popular Delaware beach town has voted to double its tax on residential rentals. The City of Rehoboth Beach announced Saturday that its commissioners approved an increase on the rental tax from 3 to 6 percent. The tax applies to places like bed and breakfasts, condos, DC among top contenders for Amazon headquarters 11/16/2017 08:41pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. is one of the top contenders for landing Amazon's new second headquarters, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal. The paper said that the District, along with Dallas and Boston, have the strongest characteristics for a second headquarters. D.C. ranks highly in sever Do You Need to Change Your Bank After You Retire? 11/16/2017 07:00pm • Finances are different after retirement. Weekly paychecks get traded in for monthly Social Security, pension and retirement fund payments. Meanwhile, for those who are traveling or trying out new hobbies, expenses may go from predictable to irregular. In the face of these financial changes, is it ti The Ultimate Retirement Readiness Checklist 11/16/2017 07:00pm • How do you know when you're ready to retire? You may have a dollar amount, age or career milestone in mind that's associated with your retirement date. But before you leave your profession, money and lifestyle considerations should be carefully scrutinized. Aim to enter retirement with a comprehens Dem candidates for Montgomery Co. executive debate economy, transportation 11/16/2017 12:20am • CHEVY CHASE, Md. — The six Democratic candidates for Montgomery County executive faced off in a 90-minute debate Wednesday night, their first in a long campaign that ends at the June 26 primary. On a stage before an audience of Montgomery County business executives, all the candidates seemed to Chile's Election Serves as a Referendum on Michelle Bachelet's Domestic Legacy 11/15/2017 07:00pm • SANTIAGO -- Lidia Sandoval, a 57-year old housemaid in Chile's capital, says she voted for Michelle Bachelet in 2013 because she inspired her trust, was "close to the people" and a leftist. Today, however, she feels disillusioned. "She didn't solve people's daily problems," she says of Chile's outg Stress-Test Your Portfolio With This Checklist 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Don't let 2017's big market gains fool you. Market volatility is a fact of life, but few investors understand what it would take to return to break even if their portfolio's value declined 33 percent. Most people think the answer is 33 percent, says Doug Andrew, founder of Live Abundant in Salt La Metro funding is 'No. 1 priority,' Montgomery Co. lawmakers say 11/15/2017 10:58am • WASHINGTON — Officials in Montgomery County are highlighting dedicated funding for the Metro system as their top priority ahead of the next legislative session in Annapolis. The 2018 session is set to begin in January, and county leaders are detailing what they hope will be accomplished in the Catch-up contributions: How to boost retirement savings, reduce taxes 11/15/2017 06:25am • WASHINGTON — One of the benefits of turning 50, besides getting your AARP card, is the ability to supercharge your retirement savings. For those in the 50-and-older age group, the catch-up contribution allows you to save even more through your retirement plan at work or in an IRA. The catch-