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Med School in Europe Offers Tradeoffs 01/18/2017 07:00pm • More international students are looking at European medical schools for lower tuition rates and fewer years in school. In recent years, there's been a growing number of English-taught medical programs at European medical schools, says Jennifer Viemont, founder of North Carolina-based Beyond the Stat 7 Ways to Prepare for an Unpaid Maternity Leave 01/18/2017 07:00pm • While the Family and Medical Leave Act grants many parents up to 12 weeks of time off to spend at home with their new child, there is no guarantee that time will be paid. In fact, only 12 percent of private sector workers get a paid parental leave, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Going w 12 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Retirement 01/18/2017 07:00pm • We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The benefits are clear: you will live longer, have fewer doctor visits, lower medical bills and be better able to travel and go about your daily routine. But sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Contr These Are the Countries Donald Trump Tweets About Most Often 01/18/2017 07:00pm • When he's not tweeting about the failing, biased media or encouraging people to buy boots and flannel, Donald Trump dabbles in discussing the affairs of other countries. Trump's foreign policy outlines general goals, but the specifics are hazier. For the details on which countries Trump is most li Investing in Russia During a Trump Presidency 01/18/2017 07:00pm • Overtures by President-elect Donald J. Trump to Russia have been the most generous by an incoming U.S. president in years, and U.S. dealings with Moscow may become more conciliatory if Trump's pick of Rex Tillerson for secretary of state is approved. As Exxon Mobil Corp. (ticker: XOM) chief, Tillers A recipe for financial success 01/18/2017 01:19pm • WASHINGTON — Whipping up a sumptuous dish in the kitchen has a lot in common with building a savvy financial portfolio. The skills and approach you would use to cook up, say, a delicious and nourishing soup are very similar to the way you should be thinking about establishing the foundation for yo Maryland lawmakers say Rainy Day funds help budget holes 01/17/2017 11:45pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland lawmakers say Gov. Larry Hogan is using some of the state's Rainy Day Fund to fill budget holes. Lawmakers from both parties met at the governor's residence Tuesday morning to get a briefing on Hogan's budget proposal. Sen. Richard Madaleno, a Democrat, says about $ 7 Basic Materials Investments to Buy in 2017 01/16/2017 07:00pm • The basic materials sector may not be sexy, but it is poised to outperform in 2017. This sector posted strong gains at up 14.1 percent in 2016, versus a 9.5 gain in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, and may just be gathering steam. The materials sector includes commodity-oriented, non-energy comp 10 Tips for Finding a Great Place to Retire 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Selecting your spotWhen you no longer need to live near your job, a world of possibilities opens up. Relocating can sometimes save you money if you can find more affordable housing and lower your tax bill. Residing near friends and your children and grandchildren can also play a role in your retirem Trump's Tax Plan Could Affect Your Retirement 01/16/2017 07:00pm • The inauguration is just days away and President-elect Donald Trump will soon assume the role of commander-in-chief. Already, Trump has proposed substantial changes to both foreign and domestic policy, including an update to the federal tax code. If his proposals are accepted, tax brackets would be 6 Home Renovations to Consider Before Retirement 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Many retirees dream of selling their homes before retirement, either to downsize or to move to a warmer climate. But what if you're planning to stay in your home during retirement? Paying off your mortgage before you retire can boost your cash flow in retirement. Some pre-retirement renovations can Workers Who Are Excluded From 401(k) Plans 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Most people change jobs several times throughout their career. But every time you job hop, it gets a little bit more difficult to save for retirement. At each new job there might be a waiting period to join the 401(k) plan or to qualify for a 401(k) match. And when you leave a job, the 401(k) plan' Looking for young professionals? Look along the Green Line 01/16/2017 10:31am • WASHINGTON — Metro’s Red Line may be the busiest line and the Silver Line may be spurring lots of new development, but development along the Green Line now dominates the District’s residential growth. And those residents are largely young. A report commissioned by the Capitol Riverfront How much does it cost to be a grandparent? 01/15/2017 05:10am • WASHINGTON — Those $20 bills inside birthday cards can add up. A CNBC report found that grandparents spend an average $2,383 a year on their grandchildren — on toys, outings, college savings, extracurricular lessons, school supplies and allowance. But it's not only money grandparents spend How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? 01/12/2017 07:00pm • Since money is a taboo subject that is often only spoken about in a whisper, it is difficult to know whether you are ahead, behind or right on track for where you need to be in your financial life. Even if you are the type of person who can discuss what you have financially with friends and family,