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Life Settlements: Should You Sell Your Life Insurance? 11/27/2016 07:00pm • You've probably seen the TV ads: turn your unneeded life insurance policy into cash. These "life settlements" serve policyholders who no longer need their life insurance for any of various reasons. Maybe the children have grown, the spouse has died, or investments have grown large enough to provide 10 Retirement Savings Goals for 2017 11/27/2016 07:00pm • Most people know they should be saving for retirement. But finding the motivation to save can be a challenge. Consider these strategies to tuck more money away for retirement in 2017. Save your raise. If you get a raise in 2017, aim to put at least a portion of it in a retirement account. "If you r Fairfax Co. mulls future budget after projected shortfalls 11/22/2016 11:19pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County leaders beginning to consider a budget for fiscal year 2018 received sobering news Tuesday: Anticipated growth in revenue sources is either anemic or nonexistent. County Executive Ed Long presented information to the board of supervisors and school board that prompte How to Invest in Chinese Tech Funds 11/22/2016 07:00pm • As a country, much of China's rise to power comes from its large reliance on manufacturing that dominates so many industries worldwide. In less than 30 years, China has shifted its trajectory from one of the poorest nations to one where human capital accounts for 11 to 15 percent of China's GDP gro What You Should Know About Year-End Distributions 11/22/2016 07:00pm • Every fall investors are cautioned about inheriting a tax bill by buying mutual funds about to make large year-end capital gains distributions. Buy afterward and you can avoid an ugly surprise. But all years are not created equal. Sometimes distributions are big; others, not so much. How's this yea 5 Ways to Transition Your Portfolio for Retirement 11/21/2016 07:00pm • When it comes to choosing the appropriate age at which to retire, the magic number differs for everyone. "Today people are working longer, so the old standard retirement age of 65 isn't always the case," says Donald Morgan, a financial advisor with Independent Wealth Connections in Spokane, Washing Boost Retirement Returns in Low-Interest Rate Era 11/21/2016 07:00pm • Today's retirees and those approaching retirement face challenges generating income in the current low-interest rate environment. While that may be starting to change, it could be several years before the Federal Reserve is able to return its benchmark interest rate to a more historically normal le What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Science and Medicine? 11/21/2016 07:00pm • While much about a Trump presidency remains relatively unclear, one thing is for certain: The way health care is handled in the U.S. today will most certainly undergo a major transformation. From medical research to the delivery of care to patients, much may change under the new administration. It 8 Financial Tips Before Becoming an Expat 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Expatriates, those wanderlust U.S. citizens who pull up stakes and move to another country, seem to be on to something. Data from the Association of Americans Resident Overseas shows that approximately 8 million Americans lived in foreign lands as of 2015. According to a recent study by LinkedIn, How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) account allows you to take advantage of tax breaks, employer contributions, investment growth and automatic saving. But you also need to take care to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties. Here's how to help your 401(k) account grow faster in 2017.Qualify for tax breaks. Y 5 Tips for People Who Will Retire in 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Retirement is a major life transition that involves financial and social changes. New retirees also need to sign up for Social Security and Medicare at the appropriate ages. Here are some of the important decisions you need to make in the year you retire. Consider rolling over your 401(k). You c How to Prepare for a Roth Recharacterization 11/20/2016 07:00pm • If you've been thinking about converting your traditional individual retirement account into a tax-free Roth, get a move on: to count in the 2016 tax year, the process -- a simple instruction to your fund company, bank or brokerage -- must be done before Jan. 1. And it's worth remembering that the To fix Metro, group recommends redoing WMATA 11/20/2016 01:18pm • WASHINGTON -- Federal City Council, a D.C. civic advocacy group that includes former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, said the way to fix Metro's woes is to fix the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority itself. In a Washington Post op-ed, the council suggested that the WMATA Compact, the agr What You Gain By Skipping Black Friday 11/17/2016 07:00pm • Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather around the dining room table to give thanks and share a hearty meal. It's a holiday meant to celebrate what we have and to show our gratitude for the people in our lives, as well as the material items we possess. But in recent years we've seen DC Council passes bill to end sales tax on tampons 11/17/2016 09:38am • WASHINGTON — The sales tax on tampons, sanitary napkins and diapers in the District could be coming to an end. The D.C. Council on Tuesday passed for the second and final time a bill exempting feminine-hygiene products, as well as diapers for children and adults, from the District’s sales tax