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Va. launches ABLE program for people with disabilities 12/27/2016 07:17am • WASHINGTON -- Virginia has launched its version of the ABLE savings program, which lets people with disabilities and their families save money for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing eligibility for other assistance programs. ABLEnow is a tax-advantaged account that allows eligible p How to Qualify for Retirement Savings Tax Breaks 12/26/2016 07:00pm • Most workers can save in a 401(k) account at work regardless of how much they earn. But when it comes to saving in IRAs, you might not be eligible for the tax perks if your income exceeds a certain amount. There are also income limits to claim the saver's credit. Here's a look at the retirement tax Technology Offers Solutions For the Aging in the Nordic Countries 12/26/2016 07:00pm • STOCKHOLM -- With sensors to detect obstacles, the ability to come when you call for it and a built in computer tablet, the LEA Care Robot is the elite sports car of walkers. It even has a built-in dance program for seniors who like to take a spin on the dance floor. "We had a lot of fun, but I much Funding Long-Term Care for an Aging Global Population 12/26/2016 07:00pm • Bobbie Preddy's mother ran out of money years ago. She's 98 years old and if she lives longer than six more months, Preddy might be out of cash, too. Preddy's mother requires round-the-clock care, due to frequent urinary tract infections and related conditions. Together, Preddy and her mother determ Best countries for aging 12/26/2016 07:00pm • As far as retirees go, Betty Stein keeps a pretty busy schedule. She writes two columns a week for her local newspaper in Fort Wayne, Indiana. When she's not on deadline, she's often volunteering at a middle school, where she helps students with writing and assists with the literary magazine. Ste 4 Investment Mistakes to Avoid After Age 50 12/26/2016 07:00pm • Once upon a time, turning 50 meant you were "over the hill." Today, 50 is the new 40 and according to researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Stony Brook University, 60 is now middle-aged. As you move into your 50s, thoughts of retirement -- and how well you've in Lawmakers mull a series of Virginia driving laws, taxes in short January session 12/26/2016 07:08am • WASHINGTON — A series of changes to the rules of the road and what drivers pay are on the agenda when lawmakers return to Richmond next month. Changes to the ban on handheld cellphones, driver’s licenses, and taxes and fees are among bills filed by lawmakers for the short session. Sen. Sco Don't Start Investing Until You Know What You're Doing 12/21/2016 07:00pm • Since early 2009, the stock market and the U.S. economy have been slowly but surely recovering from the mortgage crisis. In fact, in recent years, the market has been expanding to new territory with relatively few bumps in the road along the way. Now the Dow Jones industrial average is knocking on t Develop Your Career as the Partner of an Expatriate 12/21/2016 07:00pm • As the partner of someone living overseas for work, you have amazing opportunities for travel, language and cultural immersion. At the same time, you have additional stressors that come from living in a different culture and maybe a different language. From moving to setting up your family in a new 10 of the Worst Performing Stocks of 2016 12/21/2016 07:00pm • Markets rallied in 2016, but these stocks didn't.Many investors on both Wall Street and Main Street are looking hither and yon for the best stocks to buy for 2017. But never is the phrase, "If you don't learn from the past you're doomed to repeat it," more relevant than now, as market watchers condu Only 30 Years to Go. Will Millennials Be Ready for Retirement? 12/21/2016 07:00pm • The oldest members of the millennial generation turned 35 this year. That means those who want leave the workforce at the traditional retirement age of 65 have 30 years left to prepare for retirement. That may seem like a lot of time, but some millennials might need to meet their retirement goals so Pre-Retirement Checkup: What You Should Do in the 5 Years Before You Retire 12/21/2016 07:00pm • For people who turned 60 this year, retirement is beginning to come into sight. The question is, are they actually ready for it? "Your age isn't what you should be relying on to determine when you should retire," says Walter Updegrave, an author and journalist who runs the site Real Deal Retirement, DC barbershop owner gets more than 11 years in tax scheme 12/20/2016 11:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A D.C. barbershop owner has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in an identity theft and tax fraud scheme that falsely sought more than $20 million in refunds. Kevin Brown of Capitol Heights, Maryland, pleaded guilty in 2013 and was sentenced Tuesday. P The 10 Best Ways to Buy Real Estate 12/20/2016 07:00pm • Investing in real estate.Investing in real estate directly can be lucrative, but it also comes with pitfalls. It often involves large initial investments, it can be a time suck and additional costs can pile up along the way. Real estate investment trusts are a far simpler alternative. These publicly Can a Robot Manage Your Money in 2017? 12/20/2016 07:00pm • Every year, there's more to manage in our lives. With new technology, promising to simplify our lives, it appears the reverse is true. Our lives get more and more complex. By the way, does anyone know how to work an Apple (ticker: AAPL) watch? But there is also a growing simplification trend -- pro