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Is the Retail Business Facing Apocalypse? 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Is there a retail apocalypse? You could be forgiven for thinking so. Hardly a month seems to go by without a major retailer announcing some trouble. Even the iconic Macy's announced earlier this year it would slash 10,000 jobs. Judging by recent headlines, things seem to be going from bad to worse Retirement investing goals for your 20s, 30s and 40s 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Making smart investment decisions for retirement begins with setting appropriate goals. The investment choices you make in your 20s may look vastly different from those in your 30s or 40s. Understanding what you should be working toward at each of these stages can help shape your overall retirement The New Target Retirement Age: 66 05/29/2017 08:00pm • The ideal retirement age is no longer 65. A recent Gallup poll of 1,019 adults found that Americans are now hoping to retire at an average age of 66. This is a significant change from as recently as 10 years ago, when more people hoped to retire before age 65. Here's a look at what leaving the workf How to Pay a Financial Advisor 05/29/2017 08:00pm • The decision about how to pay the person whose guidance can directly impact your financial success is far from cut and dried. In fact, the fees financial advisors charge can be downright confusing. Some charge an hourly, monthly or annual flat fee for advice, while others are paid as a percentage of Democrats in Va. gov. race debate transportation, education costs 05/29/2017 01:58pm • WASHINGTON — Attacks on President Donald Trump, expansion of education programs and access to health care drew the most animated responses from the two Virginia Democrats running for governor during their final debate before the June 13 primary. During the debate, which aired Sunday on NBC Wash Region-wide sales tax for Metro nixed 05/26/2017 01:09pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia has blocked the idea of a uniform, dedicated regional sales tax that would pay for Metro’s long-deferred needs. Sen. George Barker, a Democrat who represents parts of Alexandria, Fairfax County and Prince William County, told the state’s Senate Finance Committee Thursd Metro OKs start date for fare increases, service cuts 05/26/2017 06:47am • WASHINGTON — The Metrorail system's hours will change beginning June 25, after the Metro Board gave formal approval on Thursday. Metro staff had already announced the June 25 date publicly, because managers believe switching a week before the agency's fiscal year begins would make it simpler t Prince George's Co.'s $3.8 billion budget spends majority on schools 05/25/2017 11:26pm • WASHINGTON — The Prince George’s County council has passed a budget that includes more money for public safety positions, as well as increased education funding. The $3.8 billion budget for the next fiscal year was voted on Thursday morning. More than 60 percent of the Maryland county’s ope What Populism Means for the Stock Market 05/25/2017 08:00pm • In recent months, populist sentiment has sprung a few surprises, including the election of President Donald Trump and Britain's vote to leave the European Union. Although some populist policies may prove economically sound, those producing trade wars could be a threat. The current mood among popu 5 Money Decisions to Make When Leaving a Job 05/25/2017 08:00pm • If you've left a job for another, it's often because you're taking a position that pays more money. But whenever anyone leaves a job, especially one with benefits, there are often ways to lose some hard-earned income in the process, even if the next position you take has far better compensation. In One U.K. Bookstore is Beating Out Online Retailers 05/25/2017 08:00pm • WINCHESTER, England -- Rachel Murphy knows her customers well. The 26-year-old manager of the main branch of a Waterstones bookstore in this historic city, Murphy recently revised her store window display to highlight "Jane Austen at Home," a new biography about the 18 th-century novelist timed to 5 Stocks That Should Benefit From Trump's Big Saudi Deals 05/25/2017 08:00pm • It's no coincidence that President Donald Trump's first foreign visit -- to Saudi Arabia -- comes amid the announcement of a slew of business deals between the Saudis and U.S. companies. More than $300 billion are in play, and that's good for a beleaguered presidential administration that could use 3 Ways to Manage Retirement Planning Stress 05/25/2017 08:00pm • Retirement is meant to be a relaxing time, but many Americans find planning for it nerve-wracking. In a 2016 study by Schwab Retirement Plan Services, 40 percent of 401(k) participants said building adequate retirement savings was financially stressful, particularly for younger workers. "Despite ha Vacation Ideas That Save You Money 05/25/2017 08:00pm • We all need time away from our daily grind to recharge our batteries. But whether you're traveling with a family or on your own, summer vacation travel can really add up. According to a recent survey by AAA, more than one-third of families surveyed plan to travel 50 or more miles away from home. And 6 Important Steps to Take Before Retirement 05/25/2017 08:00pm • Retirement rarely happens by accident. For most people, leaving the workforce is the result of a slow climb. Specific moves are made in advance to make sure financial resources will be sufficient later in life and are tucked away somewhere safe. Here are six important action steps to prepare for re