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5 Wellness Trends to Help Support Happier and Healthier Employees 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Health care costs have affected businesses' bottom line for years. According to a report by the Society of Human Resource Management, health care represents up to 7.67 percent of employers' budgets, which means employers are spending an average of $8,669 annually on each employee. Workplace wellnes 5 LGBT-Friendly Small Town Retirement Destinations 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Most lists of top retirement destinations focus on medium to large cities. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender baby boomers, as well as many others who seek out diverse populations with thriving arts and culture scenes, larger cities usually have the most to offer. Larger cities also provide 6 Perfect Times for a Beginner to Start Investing 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Life-changing events can make even the savviest of investors rethink their game plan. And if you are a beginner to investing, sometimes it takes a life event to rethink how you handle your money. Even though not all life events are planned, pausing to consider long-term financial implications can he 10 ways you're overspending without realizing it 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Frugality turns costly Sometimes you just know you're paying too much. Buying an expensive latte is a classic example. However, there are other times you could be overspending even when you think you're being smart with your money. Here's a look at 10 ways you may be overspending without even rea Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) Stock Continues to Deliver 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Domino's Pizza, Inc. (ticker: DPZ) shares initially traded higher by nearly 4 percent on Thursday after the company delivered yet another strong quarter of earnings and revenue growth to kick off 2017. However, with the stock now up more than 400 percent in the past five years, some Wall Street anal DC Council debates regulations for online home rentals 04/26/2017 05:59pm • WASHINGTON - Legislation is starting to take shape in D.C. that would place rules on websites that offer homes and rooms for short-term stays. Some say it's a great way to make money in an expensive city, while others are concerned online housing rentals pull too many homes off the market. The Regional Metro sales tax needed very soon, report finds 04/26/2017 01:00pm • WASHINGTON ��� A new 1 percent regionwide sales tax should be implemented in two years to cover Metro���s urgent capital funding needs, a panel of local leaders said Wednesday afternoon. ���Doing nothing is not acceptable,��� said the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments technical panel Verdict due on dedicated Metro tax 04/26/2017 08:08am • WASHINGTON ��� A dedicated tax for Metro could take a step forward Wednesday afternoon. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Technical Panel is due to offer final recommendations on how to pay for Metro���s massive construction and maintenance needs. The panel, made up of the chi 7 Public Radio Shows That Can Save or Make You Money 04/25/2017 08:00pm • In many parts of the country, if you tune your FM radio to the left of the dial, you'll hit at least one public radio station. While some play mostly music, others feature news and talk shows that can help you better understand the economy, make smarter career decisions or become a savvier consumer Parent Plus: The new loan crisis that could be worse than the last 04/25/2017 05:36pm • WASHINGTON ��� Nearly a decade after the mortgage crisis that cost millions of Americans their homes, there���s another loan crisis looming. It���s called the Parent Plus program ��� a government-run loan education program that has outstanding loans to 3 million Americans. It has allowed many you 10 Questions Financial Planners Wish You'd Ask 04/24/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to enlisting the services of a financial advisor, the process is a bit like dating. Just like you want to find a partner who shares your goals, communicates clearly and inspires trust, you want to find a financial pro who exhibits those qualities. U.S. News asked financial planners whi 4 Great Financial Tips for New Grandparents 04/24/2017 08:00pm • If you've recently received the news that your child is expecting, and you're going to be a grandparent, you're probably feeling some sense of relief along with joy. You can have the fun of having a baby in the family, without losing a lot of sleep or spending a small fortune on diapers and baby for How to Know If You're Underfunded in Your Retirement Account 04/24/2017 08:00pm • Reports of American workers being short on their retirement funds are rampant. The National Institute on Retirement Security frames the "underfunded" issue in real dollar terms, noting that retirement savings are "dangerously low", and the U.S. retirement savings deficit is between $6.8 and $14 tri 8 Unique Seattle Tours -- Locals' Picks 04/24/2017 08:00pm • There's a lot to see and do in Emerald City. Whether you're an enthusiastic foodie or a flight aficionado, Seattle has a guided adventure for you. Here are a few tours you should consider the next time you visit. ' Bill Speidel's Underground Tour' "What's really popular is the Underground Tour in Pi 8 Popular Part-Time Jobs for Retirees 04/24/2017 08:00pm • Second careersMany people continue to work after age 65, but they often prefer a part-time role. Some retirees work in low-wage jobs, likely because they need the money or appreciate some other aspect of the job, such as schedule flexibility. Highly educated older people also tend to work past age 6