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How Debt-Laden Millennials Can Invest 07/11/2017 08:00pm • Time is an investor's most valuable asset, and that's one thing millennials have. By starting early, millennials can put their savings to work earning compounding interest. Of course, that same principle of compounding interest works against you with debt, especially as interest rates climb and mak Plan Now for Retirement Health Care Costs 07/11/2017 08:00pm • During your working years, you likely figured out how to properly manage your monthly budget based on your ongoing stream of income. And aside from the occasional bump in the road, you've probably been able to comfortably cover your everyday expenses. Fast-forward to your retirement years and sudde 7 Things to Know Before Renting a Car in Europe 07/11/2017 08:00pm • Imagine driving along Italy's Amalfi Coast, gazing at the ocean as your car winds through blood-curdling turns or peering over the elegant castles of France's Loire Valley. Driving a car rental through Europe can be an amazing way to explore top attractions and landscapes. You can tour top sights a How Technology Plays a Part in Getting a Mortgage Today 07/11/2017 08:00pm • Technological advancements lend themselves to countless consumer-facing industries, even transforming ones such as hospitality, travel and banking. But if you can manage numerous accounts online without ever having to sit down for a face-to-face conversation with another human, why is the process o Showtime's 'Homeland' comes to Virginia 07/11/2017 06:26pm • WASHINGTON -- The award-winning Showtime drama "Homeland" will film its seventh season in central Virginia this fall, and is expected to significantly benefit the local economy. Gov. Terry McAuliffe's office said in a statement that the show will be a boon to Virginia's economy even after it's ov Amazon.com (AMZN) Has a Lot Riding on Amazon Prime Day 07/10/2017 08:00pm • Today is Amazon Prime Day -- the online retailer's annual one-day sale that, in just three years, has become a major market-moving event for Amazon.com, Inc (ticker: AMZN) and its competitors. Analysts expect the sales of Amazon Prime Day to be the biggest in the company's history, and the bar has 9 Critical Elements of Financial Planning 07/10/2017 08:00pm • Whether it's losing weight, running a marathon or getting an education, most people do best with a clear goal and timetable. That goes for financial planning, too -- whether you're planning for college, a new home or retirement. Most investors have a general goal, from living comfortably after they 3 Ways Women Can Become More Confident Investors 07/10/2017 08:00pm • Women investors may be their own worst critics, because as it turns out they're doing a lot right. A Fidelity Investments survey released in May found that, on average, women investors outperformed men by 40 basis points. Women in the study consistently saved a higher percentage of their salaries in Montgomery Co. considers court challenge over plane noise; Berliner nixes new Potomac bridge 07/10/2017 07:17pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner says the county is investigating whether it can change the path of air traffic by heading to court. The county is considering spending $7,500 to get legal advice on whether the county has the standing to take the Federal Aviatio How Americans can reverse their biggest retirement savings regret 07/10/2017 09:35am • When it comes to retirement savings, you want no regrets, but 22 percent of Americans say they already regret not saving early enough, according to a recent Bankrate survey. A late start can threaten dreams of a secure retirement but doesn't need to derail it entirely. "Don't despair," says Ca How to Politics-Proof Your Retirement Plan 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Depending on your perspective, today's political climate is either terrifying or exhilarating. For some, those feelings may translate into rash decisions that could have consequences decades down the line. Mike Lynch, vice president of strategic markets for Hartford Funds, gave a series of investme 5 Things to Know About Your Social Security Statement 07/09/2017 08:00pm • The Social Security Administration stopped mailing paper Social Security statements to everyone under age 60 in 2017. Younger people who want to check their earnings history or taxes paid will need to view their statements online. The SSA says more than 30 million people have created a my Social Sec 6 Tax Questions To Ask Before You Retire 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Nearly one of every three dollars that high-income retirees spend goes to taxes, including those for federal, state, capital gains, real estate and personal property, according to a study by Lincoln Financial Group. Together, those taxes represent 31.8 percent of all household costs incurred in ret Economic Statistics Suggest Immigration Is a Boost to the U.S. Economy 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Mohamad Ali remembers stepping off an airplane at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1981 -- his first moments in the U.S. Ali traveled with his mother, a teacher in their native country of Guyana who decided to leave in search of a better life. Ali was 11 years old. His father Time for Your Half-Year Progress Report 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Stocks have hit a string of new highs this year, producing gains many investors had not expected given the age of the bull market and uncertainty surrounding changes in Washington. Mid-year is a good time to see if your portfolio is doing what you want. And, as hard as it seems, standard practice c