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What's Keeping You From Saving $1 Million for Retirement? 06/29/2017 08:00pm • Saving $1 million for retirement is a lofty goal, and 37 percent of workers say they'll need at least that much to retire comfortably, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Reaching that magic number, however, may be easier said than done. EBRI's most recent Retirement Confidence Su 7 Ways to Manage Spending in Retirement 06/29/2017 08:00pm • New retirees may need to make their retirement savings last for several decades. When the regular paycheck is gone, it's important to properly manage your spending needs to sustain a healthy retirement nest egg. If your daily living expenses are unnecessarily high, you'll have less money left over Beer, wages, birth control: New laws take effect in DC, Md., Va. on Saturday 06/29/2017 06:15pm • WASHINGTON — Beginning Saturday, Virginians will be able to buy Everclear, the minimum wage rises in D.C. and Maryland, and schools in Maryland will have to keep the drug-overdose treatment naloxone on hand. Virginia will increase the pay of sheriff's deputies and teachers and state workers. An The Market Takes a Shine to Europe 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Europe's strengthening economy and political stability are catching the stock market's attention. In June, the European Central Bank raised its eurozone growth forecast to 1.9 percent for this year from 1.8 percent in March and also boosted its 2018 and 2019 growth outlooks. Meanwhile, the Eurostat 9 Secrets of Successful House Flippers 06/28/2017 08:00pm • We've all seen the home improvement shows on TV: A personable couple (or few brothers or even cousins) buys a forlorn house, turns it into something beautiful and sells it for a profit, all within a few months. Reality check: It's not as easy as it looks. People make money flipping houses every day, 3 Places to Live Like a Local Overseas in Retirement 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Many people who move or retire overseas enjoy the familiarity of like-minded company and seek out destinations with expats already in residence. Other retirees want to live among the local community, become a part of the local culture and are happy if they rarely see another American or Canadian ex How to think like an adviser, part 2: A deeper dive on mutual funds 06/28/2017 01:02pm • WASHINGTON — In 2016, 44 percent of US. households — or about 54.9 million people — owned mutual funds in their retirement and investment accounts, according to the Investment Company Factbook. The median amount invested in mutual funds is $125,000 making them a major component of many US h 4 Tips to Protect Your Health in Retirement 06/27/2017 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 How to Retire in Canada 06/27/2017 08:00pm • When searching for a place to retire, many Americans look south of the border. If you can adopt another language and feel at home with another culture, the savings that come with moving south can be a big help in retirement. However, moving north can be a good option as well. While retirement in Ca What It Costs to Get a Green Card 06/27/2017 08:00pm • As the current presidential administration defends its travel ban and rolls out new rules around visas, the controversy around immigration policy often overlooks the investment of time and money already required of foreign nationals immigrating to the U.S. Since the process and costs for obtaining Is Spending Principal OK in Retirement? 06/27/2017 08:00pm • An old adage says retirees should "never spend principal," but today you're more likely to hear this from a grandparent than your financial advisor. With dividend payments and fixed-income yields close to record lows, the trickle of income may not be enough. Meanwhile, stock prices hit peak after pe This Mistake Could Shrink Your Retirement Wealth 06/26/2017 08:00pm • Like winning the lottery or receiving a large inheritance, taking your pension as a lump sum comes with the danger that you'll spend the money too fast. "Retirees see a lump sum as a big pile of money rather than income they're going to need for the rest of their lives," says Steve Anzuoni, a retire Choose Between a Federal Work-Study Job and a Part-time Job in College 06/26/2017 08:00pm • For decades the federal work-study program has allowed students to earn money by working part-time jobs to help pay for college expenses. Eligible students earn at least the federal minimum wage -- currently $7.25 -- in jobs that are typically, but not always, on campus and funded by the federal gov For Some Kids With Severe Scoliosis, Magnets Mean Less Surgery 06/26/2017 08:00pm • Some curving of the spine is normal. But where a spine might naturally look like a very stretched out letter S, with severe scoliosis -- or abnormal curvature serious enough to warrant surgery -- the spine can begin to look more like the letter C. In addition to causing issues like low-back pain, se 3 Keys to Remaining a Profitable Landlord in the Age of Airbnb 06/26/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that rental properties can be a great investment. However, just like all entrepreneurs, landlords need to adapt to changes in the market in order to minimize risk and remain profitable. In this age of rental sites like Airbnb, landlords are increasingly faced with the issue of tenant